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Purple Heart Dedication

Cookouts and fireworks aren't all Independence Day is meant to be, and Friday a large crowd gathered to honor the true meaning of the holiday.

From County Commissioners to soldiers from past and present, visitors gathered in the Muskingum County Court yard to ..............Full Story
Hoopin It Up in Thornville

While many spend the holiday with their families inside, and away from the rain, others chose to hoop it up in the pouring rain.

Downtown Thornville was jam packed as many braved the rain for their version of Gus Macker, called Thorn Dunker 3 on 3 Basketball ..............Full Story
It is Time for Fireworks
Friday night the skies over Zanesville will light up with the annual "Stars and Stripes on the River".

Steve Vincent is the man behind the scenes. Vincent is in charge of lighting the fireworks.

"It's going to be an exciting show" said Vincent. "I'm not s ..............Full Story
Y-Knot Celebration Postponed
A patriotic celebration planned on the Y-Bridge Friday morning has been postponed due to the weather...

The "Y-Knot" event was planned for Friday morning from 6 a.m until Noon, but will now take place on Labor Day.

Local artist Charlie Kearns is the organ ..............Full Story
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