The Zanesville City Water Maintenance Department is dealing with an outrageous amount of water main breaks for this time of year...36 in 30 days to be exact. Five of those breaks happened in a single day.
Public Service Director, Mike Sims, says the department isn't sure of the exact cause, but they do have a theory.
"When the ground is as dry and as hard as it is, it's very similar to how it is when it's frozen. Every signal, every rumble over the pavement transmits down to...
Girls H.S. Soccer
John Glenn 0 Zanesville 2
(ZHS) Dani Weekly- goal
(ZHS) Maddie Baldwin- goal
Coshocton 0 Tri-Valley 5
West Muskingum 2 New Philadelphia 0
H.S. Volleyball
Tri-Valley 21 25 25 23 15
Maysville 25 14 11 25 12
(TV) Alex Lawler- 14 kills
(TV) Katie Maurer- 10 kills
(TV) Abby Leitenberger- 20 asst...
The Zanesville community is already planning how to honor its veterans this November.
Veterans Council President, Bud Johnson, says he sent letters out to the community yesterday, asking for people's involvement in the annual parade, and he's already received four float entries, which is overwhelming.
"I know everybody in this county is touched by a veteran somewhere. Spend 30 minutes of your time and watch them, " says Johnson.
Johnson has been in charge of the...
The Zanesville Water Department announces that crews will be replacing a water valve on Tuesday that will leave some residents without water.
The work will take place at the intersection of Superior Street and Seborn Avenue from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The following streets will be without water during this time:
H.S. Football
TCC 33 Rosecrans 28
Granville 14 Johnstown 41 (at Licking Valley)
H.S. Boys Soccer
West Muskingum 4 Zanesville 0
(WM) Will Wisecarver: goal
(WM) Dana Kimble: goal
(WM) Brian Stout: goal
River Valley 1 Licking Valley 1
(LV) Drake McArtor: goal
H.S....
Injuries are never timely, but days before the season kicks off is a whole different animal. The Blue Devils are suffering a huge blow to the strength of their defensive attack with Division I prospect and defensive end, Anthony Smith, suffering a sprained ankle. Smith could be out for just three to five weeks but with surgery likely necessary, the defensive end could miss the entire season. [click the video link to see more]
H.S. Boys Soccer
Zanesville 2 Rosecrans 3
R- Logan Lazar: 2 goals
R: Jeff McKnight: 1 goal
Z: Mason Brown: 2 goals
The water line that broke on Main Street last night is now fixed, however, you may see some other construction going on in downtown Zanesville.
The city is also replacing several valves on Fifth Street along with the removal of an old fire hydrant.
"A couple of valves that we needed to replace in the system, they're probably early 1900's valves that no longer function," said Public Service Director, Mike Sims.
Sims says that these projects are vital for the city...
A water valve replacement project will leave some residents and businesses in the Downtown Zanesville area without water this week.
The Water Department announced Monday it will be replacing two water valves in an alley off north 5th Street on Thursday.
Work will begin at 7:30 a.m. and be completed by 3:00 p.m.
The following areas will be without water during this time:
Shinnick Street from 7th Street to 4th Street
6th Street...
The Y-Bridge Arts Festival is kicking off tonight and the public is invited to attend.
More than seventy artists will be showcasing their work Friday night at this family friendly event, which will be taking place on the Y-Bridge downtown.
"Tonight they'll be able to hear a variety of music, try a variety of foods, they will experience so much art, we have so many talented people all over this year, and they'll be converging here on the bridge," said Christie...
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