Author: Johnathon Dennison

The New Concord Village Council Meeting took place on Sept. 22. This meeting featured four council members calling for the resignation of Mayor Jennifer Lyle.

New Concord Mayor Jennifer Lyle stays in office amid calls for resignation

The Muskingum County Community Foundation celebrates 40 years with a new logo

A picture of Cedar Falls at Hocking Hills State Park provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Ohio has the best state parks in the country

The Collegiate Woods Trail is the location of the Muskingum Valley Park District's Trail of Treats. Their Trail of Treats will be held on Oct. 11 from 5-7 p.m.

Muskingum Valley Park District invites the community to join their annual Trail of Treats

The new big toy at South Zanesville's Village Park is going to be unveiled and open for play on Saturday, Sept. 20.

A new big toy opens in South Zanesville’s Village Park this weekend

Transitions Inc. receives a grant to help survivors of domestic violence

Students of Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College came together for Fall Fest 2025. Fall Fest serves as an opportunity for students to meet campus organizations and potential employers on the campus green.

Zane State and OUZ students come together for Fall Fest

Meet your local candidates at the Candidates Forum: Shaping Zanesville’s Future

Beth Fox, the director of programs for the Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF). MCCF runs the Making Muskingum Home Program with the J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation.

Applications for the Make Muskingum Home Program are now open

Deputy Health Commissioner Kylie Jones from the Cambridge-Guernsey County Health Department. She spoke to WHIZ about the Family Connects Ohio pilot program.

A new program helps newborns and mothers find their way

Deer grazing in the woods.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease sweep through Ohio’s deer population

Ernest Bynum is the president of the Minority Business Resource Network which publishes "Archives of the People."

Volume 5 of “Archives of the People” continues telling the story of Zanesville’s Black community

Tim Linn sits in front of a check to the John McIntire Library to fund their ongoing remodel. Linn is the president of the board for the Zanesville Canal and Manufacturing Company which oversees John McIntire's estate to help fund educational opportunities for impoverished children in Zanesville.

The John McIntire Library receives $650,000 for their remodel

The Cambridge, Oh post for the Ohio State Highway Patrol

The Ohio State Highway Patrol tackles youthful driver crashes through public outreach

Rick Sabine returns to the airwaves as the morning host of Highway 103.7 FM. His shows are weekday mornings form 6-10 starting Sept. 8.

Rick Sabine returns to Highway 103.7 FM to start your morning

The Buckeye Beard Battle banner hangs on the stage of The Barn behind the championship belt. The beard competition is Saturday at 1 p.m. with proceeds going to Combat to Kayaks.

A battle of Beards at The Barn to raise funds for a veteran charity

A sign promoting the Used Book and Media Sale by Abbot Senior Living. The book sale is Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A used book and media sale helps a senior living center stay affordable

This map showcases the traffic pattern changes that will take effect as construction enters phase 3 of 4. The project is expected to be finished in 2028.

New traffic patterns arise as I-70 construction enters phase 3

Tech Skills Program

The MCLS is teaching tech to battle disinformation

Members, trainers and community members join the celebration for Arc Reactor Fitness' grand opening. The community-based gym is located in Zanesville on Grove Avenue.

A new CrossFit Gym opens that is veteran owned and focuses on community

Law Enforcement

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Work Together to Combat Impaired Driving

The Twin City Opera House is located in the village of McConnelsville. A $3 million grant was awarded by the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program to improve the space.

McConnelsville Celebrates More Than $13 Million Grants for Village Projects

Community Day

Friends of New Concord Host Their Third Community Day

Zanesville-Muskingum Riverfest

The 2nd Annual Zanesville Muskingum Riverfest starts this weekend

Music fans wait for North to Nashville to take the stage at the Secrest Summer Concert Series. Thursday marked the final concert of the 2025 season.

As summer ends, so does the Secrest Summer Concert Series

The event registry page for the Muskingum County Library System's "Voices in Verse" event. The event provides a safe space for sharing personal works of poetry.

MCLS hosts an opportunity to share poetry and network

Ohioans are warned about the rise of crypto scams

Mary Ann And Ron Bucci

Local couple wants to create memorabilia for America’s 250th birthday

Rest Stop Ribbon Cutting

Governor Mike DeWine celebrates rest stop renovations that serve the whole family

Mowgli

Meet Mowgli, our Dog of the Week!

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A courthouse renovation nears completion after more than two years

Child Support Awareness Declaration

Child Support Awareness Month and why it matters

Owner of PATRIOTS Companies, J.P. Marshall celebrates the company's new Minority Business Enterprise certification.

PATRIOT Companies celebrates new Minority Business Enterprise Certification

Vice president of the Muskingum County Cattleman's Association, James McDonald at the 179th Muskingum County Fair.

The Muskingum County Cattlemen’s Association serves local beef while giving back at the fair

Elizabeth Margolius speaking at the Zanesville Patriots meeting on Aug. 13.

The debates around Ohio’s property tax come to Zanesville

New Restrooms at the Muskingum County Fair

New improvements offer an easier visit to the Muskingum County Fair

Plaskolite

Plaskolite celebrates 75 years in business and 25 years in Zanesville

Acadenmy Sports Outdoors

Big Brothers Big Sisters get a $5,000 shopping spree at Academy Sports + Outdoors

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Blacksmithing and glassblowing on display at the Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival

Celebrate New Concord brings a summer concert series to a local village.

The Walmart on Maple Avenue celebrates a completed remodeling with a ribbon cutting on Friday.

North Zanesville’s Walmart celebrates a new remodel

Student art on display at the Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival

Student art shines at the Salt Fork Arts Festival

Mclrc

Properties across the city are ready to be demolished

Muskingum County Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon Fair Ribbon

The 179th Muskingum County Fair starts this Sunday

Dutro's

Jammin on the Canal returns this Saturday at Dutro’s

Meet Carmelo; This Weeks Pet of the Week

Meet Carmelo; This Week’s Dog of the Week

Senator Bernie Moreno at Genesis Healthcare System

Senator Moreno visits Genesis Healthcare System in Zanesville

Tools for Schools

Students in need are ready for school thanks to a community effort

Dresden Melon Festival

Dresden Melon Festival kicks off this Saturday

City Hall

Zanesville’s road crews cleared the roads and are prepared for the season

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Walk A Mile Flyer Walker

Transitions Gears up for 12th Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Missing

Zanesville Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl

The New Concord Village Council Meeting took place on Sept. 22. This meeting featured four council members calling for the resignation of Mayor Jennifer Lyle.

New Concord Mayor Jennifer Lyle stays in office amid calls for resignation

Lorena

Lorena Rides Resume This Weekend