Author: J.W. Dennison

Ables Inc. on Veterans Day held a moment of silence around the flag pole before announcing the winners of their Heat for Heroes furnace giveaway.

Ables Inc. honors veterans and announces Heat for Heroes winners

Gratiot Umc

Gratiot United Methodist Church celebrates 120 years of service this Sunday

Help Us Feed Local Families

SNAP implications at the local level

Dr. Alexandra Lohse presenting a lecture at Muskingum University. "Ordinary Germans and the Nazi Camp Universe” examines why German citizens supported the regime throughout World War II.

“Ordinary Germans and the Nazi Camp Universe” lecture presented at Muskingum University

Kershaw is the Dog of the Week

Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Kershaw!

Muskingum County Adult and Child Protective Services thanks the community for support at the polls

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Licking County Election Results

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Coshocton County Election Results

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Noble County Election Results

K-9 Officer Cooper

Detective pleads guilty to animal cruelty and receives sentencing

New York Theatre Ballet

From the Big Apple to the Secrest Auditorium, the New York Theatre Ballet takes the stage

The 13th Annual Witches Tea and Luncheon fundraiser for the Zanesville Day Nursery. The event was held at the Zanesville Country Club on Friday.

The 13th Annual Witches Tea Party was a wicked good time

Sergeant William Howard

Ohio State Highway Patrol is increasing the pressure on OVI drivers

Nancy Corbett (left) and Carla Reed (right) came to the WHIZ Studio to talk about the Annual Pork Supper and Bake Sale at Trinity Lutheran Church. The supper is Nov. 6 with tickets on sale now.

The Annual Pork Supper and Bake Sale returns at Trinity Lutheran Church

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague visited WHIZ to talk about the new program, Buckeye Business Advantage.

Buckeye Business Advantage saves small businesses money on loans

Alaina Roberts and Hayden Weck are co-directors for The Night of One Acts at the Renner Theatre on Nov. 1. Roberts is co-directing "Scrooge One Year Later" and Weck is co-directing "Alicia in Wonderland Inc."

The Night of One Acts at the Renner Theatre

Drug Takeback Day

Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

This painting of the Y-Bridge by local artist Mary Ann Bucci hangs in the entry way of Zanesville's Kroger.

Local art greets shoppers in the Zanesville Kroger

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Finishing October strong and starting November stronger at the Animal Shelter Society

K-9 Officer Cooper

Prosecutor announces charges related to the death of K-9 Cooper

Members of the Rushing Wind Biker Church, Walmart associates, and members of the Salvation Army prepare for the Motorcyclists for Kids event on Nov. 1. Toys and monetary donations will be collects by the church for the Salvation Army to give to children of low-income homes.

The 29th Annual Motorcyclists for Kids collects toys and donations for local children

K-9 Officer Cooper

Sheriff Matthew Lutz shares internal findings regarding the death of K-9 Cooper

Buffy the Dog of the Week

Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Buffy!

Shala Aitken (left) and Amy Aurore (right) from the FoodWorks Alliance visited WHIZ to discuss the 7th Annual Taste of Muskingum.

The 7th Annual Taste of Muskingum is set featuring a six chef competition

Retired Muskingum County Humane Society Officer Carolyn was awarded a proclamation by Zanesville Mayor Don Mason.

Carolyn Hughes retires with Abby Bash becoming the new Muskingum County Humane Society officer

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National School Bus Safety Week means more Highway Patrol at school

The Canadian Brass performing on the state of the Secrest Auditorium.

Fourth graders across the county saw Canadian Brass in concert for free

The No Kings protests in Zanesville (left) and Cambridge (right) outside of their respective courthouses. Protesters rallied on Saturday to voice concerns over the actions of the Trump Administration.

A tale of two cities during the No Kings protests

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Blooming Beauty Co. held on Friday.

A new beauty salon offers a full range of services in South Zanesville

Muskingum University

Muskingum University ranked best value in Ohio

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A levy is on the November ballot for the Tri-Valley Joint Fire District

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The Canadian Brass returns to the home of their first U.S. performance

South Zanesville's new salt bin prevents ground leaching of road salt and is estimated to reduce annual salt use/loss.

A new salt bin in South Zanesville saves road salt and the Moxahala Creek

Valerie Ann's Boutique (left) and Rustic Route (right) celebrate opening in their new homes at Buchanan Square with ribbon cuttings on Tuesday.

Buchanan Square sees two ribbon cuttings for two boutiques

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New Concord’s mayor resigns, Dickson to fill the position

Ashley Adams was presented with a flag made by Annin Flag Company in Coshocton, Ohio. Adams is this weeks winner of WHIZ's Military Salute and owner of the Headley Inn Winery.

WHIZ’s Military Salute Winner: Ashley Adams

James McDonald, Cambridge Mayor Tom Orr and others celebrate the opening of Allwell Behavioral Health Services' new location on Wheeling Avenue.

Allwell Behavioral Health offers more services in their new Cambridge location

Caleb Silvia, founder and president of Caleb Cares 4 Kids which is a non-profit that provides gifts and financial support to pediatric hospital patients and their families.

Caleb Cares 4 Kids hosts their 11th Annual Spaghetti Dinner

National Fire Prevention Week and lithium-ion battery safety

Lettie, our dog of the week and Doug McQuaid from the K-9 Adoption Center.

Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week: Meet Lettie!

High school students meet local businesses to learn about potential careers in the community.

High schoolers learn about local job opportunities at JA Inspire

The United Way presents the South Zanesville Fire Department with funding to supply Muskingum County homes with carbon monoxide detectors.

A local partnership helps homes stay safe from carbon monoxide

Chadwick Watiker (right) being presented with an American flag made by Annin Flag Company by Jim Watson (left). Watiker is a winner of WHIZ's 6th Annual Military Salute Photo Contest.

WHIZ announces Chadwick Watiker as a winner of the Military Salute Photo Contest

The Perry County Courthouse in New Lexington, Ohio stands newly renovated. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to mark the occasion on Oct. 3.

Perry County Courthouse opens after years of planning, saving, and renovating

Diana Wilson is the ZAAP's artist of the month for October 2025.

Meet ZAAP Art Gallery’s Artist of the Month for October

The ribbon cutting ceremony of the Little Farmers Academy by the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center features Krystal McFarland and Susan Holdren cutting the ribbon. McFarland is the MVESC's director of early childhood services and Holdren is with the J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation who awarded grant money to the educational service center.

A ribbon cutting ceremony opens year-round childcare for working parents

Local organizations come together to offer free mammograms for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The community joins Genesis Healthcare System and Coconis Furniture to battle breast cancer

Adam and Kali bookend the couch with their three children who sit in the middle.The Burkhart family sits on their couch reflecting on the family they have thanks to an organ donor who saved Adams life.

Taking a look at a heart transplant 25 years later

The MCCF celebrates 40 years with a $40,000 nonprofit matching fund

Organ Recital

A 101 year old pipe organ takes the stage this Sunday at Central Trinity UMC’s 28th

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Ables Inc. on Veterans Day held a moment of silence around the flag pole before announcing the winners of their Heat for Heroes furnace giveaway.

Ables Inc. honors veterans and announces Heat for Heroes winners

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The Salvation Army Wants You