The Zanesville-Muskingum County Welcome Center is gearing up for a busy tourism season and has already started showing off Muskingum County. As part of their marketing strategy, they have put together new brochures and tour guides for Muskingum County residents and visitors.
"Our visitor's guide is hot off the press, we have our new 2013 Lorena guide and schedule. We also have a brand new brochures marketing the Village of Dresden, and we also have hot off the press, the pottery...
The Zanesville Downtown Association is opening up membership to anyone who lives in the Zanesville-Muskingum County area. Memberships start at 30-dollars to 100-dollars. The association has a board that meets quarterly to discuss needed improvements, construction updates and safety issues.
"This year the money is being raised will be divided into two pots. one pot of money will be used for permanent and semi permanent improvements and the other pot will be used for marketing,...
One of the biggest bridal shows in Southeastern Ohio is 10 years old and moving to a larger venue.
The bridal, prom and pageant expo will be held at the colony square mall in February. It will have multiple high energy and exciting runway shows, door prizes, cake and food tasting and one stop shopping.
"You can plan and book your entire event at this particular expo. You could book your catering facility, your cake baker, choose the right gown, choose your accessories...
Local farmers and vendors took to the Zanesville Muskingum County Welcome Center Wednesday afternoon, for the first downtown farmers market of the year.
President of the market, Mark Barnhart says while the prices may not be cheaper than the grocery store, the quality is better, and some of the options available may be a pleasant surprise.
"Most of the stuff here, I tell people, is 2000 miles fresher, which means it's several days fresher" said Barnhart...
Final bids are being tallied on items auctioned off as part of this year's festival of trees.
The annual Zanesville Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce fundraiser ended at six o'clock Friday evening. WHIZ's AM 12-40 is broadcasting the event live from the Welcome Center in downtown Zanesville. Money raised from the auctioned-off holiday decorations and incentives will be used to support local small business development.
"People support , or I should say enjoy, the...
A lifetime spent maintaining and caring for his hometown was recognized Saturday as members of the community pitched in to help 89 year-old Wally Moore clean-up downtown Zanesville.
Moore was once a commonly seen man among the streets of downtown. His deep appreciation for his city inspired him to walk the streets, pulling weeds, picking up garbage and bringing attention to the areas in need.
"I figure if I can do it people a lot younger than me, see people are too...
A unique pottery collection brought collectors of all forms to downtown Zanesville.
Saturday morning McCoy Pottery collector, John Vorisek auctioned-off half of his collection at the Zanesville-Muskingum County Welcome Center. Vorisek's interest in McCoy Pottery began about 25 years ago when he and his wife bought their first piece at an antique store for fifteen dollars. Today Vorisek owns a couple thousand pieces with some worth up to $12,000.
"Oh it's kind of a mixed...
The Council of Community Resources held its annual Community Resource Day Thursday afternoon, at the Zanesville Muskingum County Welcome Center. It was an opportunity for social service agencies in Muskingum county to network with other companies in the area. Vice Chair of the Council, Patrick Donavan says this type of event is especially important during these rough economic times.
"Given the state of the economy, and the state is really cutting a lot of funds in a lot of...
It's time to clean out your closets and attics so you can find those hidden treasures.
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is in town and they want to put money back into the economy in Zanesville. Local residents are invited to bring their antiques and collectibles to The Welcome Center where they can sell their very own treasures.
"It's a great thing because it is kind of a one stop shop. They can bring all of their items in and have them looked at and then if we can...
WHIZ-TV
WHIZscores
