Author: J.W. Dennison

The National Road and Zane Grey Museum hosts a film screening for America 250

Grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren of Sophia Mitchell stand in front of the plague dedicated to her. Mitchell was the first African American Woman in Ohio to serve as mayor in Rendville.

Sophia Mitchell Leadership Hall dedicated to Ohio’s first African American woman to serve as mayor

Big Fish is ready to make waves at West Muskingum High School

Hank the Pet of the Week

Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week: Meet Hank!

New AEDs are coming to the Perry County Courthouse

The Barn is ready for March Madness and more

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Power Outage Updates From AEP of Ohio

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The 23rd Annual Spring Garden Symposium helps gardeners prepare for spring

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Honoring Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio with tips from Columbia Gas

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Tri-Valley School District is on lockdown at all schools

The Red Cross is offering Amazon gift cards and A1C screens for blood donors

Over 250 members attend the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

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

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More developments for the National Road Business Park

County Commissioners recognize 4-H Week with ambassadors

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UPDATE: A two-truck crash closes I-70 Eastbound near Hamline Bridge

Abandoned hotel to be demolished on East Pike

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

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Daylight saving is a good time to get new batteries for your smoke detectors

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Kindergarten registration opens soon at Zanesville City Schools

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A caseworker for Muskingum County Children Services faces 11 counts of records tampering

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Winter’s not over yet and Zanesville is prepared

Erika Adornetto from Lepi & Associates and Roderick Gibson from Higgins Lumber attended the 24th Annual Home Show at the Colony Square Mall.

The 24th Annual Home Show has officially started

Chamber of Commerce President Dana Matz

The Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Chamber Luncheon

The current Muskingum County flag which has been the official flag of the county since 2002.

County commissioners announce a contest to design the next county flag

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ZPD announced drug trafficking charge against Jodi Bottomley

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A new water pump station brings clean water to over 2,400 customers

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Former Village of New Concord Fiscal Officer Sentenced to 7 years in prison

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

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Drug related search warrant executed on Putnam Avenue

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Road crews are out fixing potholes but may need your help finding them

A third round of No Kings Protest has been announced

The Museum Association of East Muskingum starts their America 250 celebrations at the Harper Cabin

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Voices of Change series at Muskingum University shows how arts reflect and shape social transformation

Morgan County receives $750,000 to improve sewer infrastructure

Red is a pit bull and this weeks pet of the week.

Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week: Meet Red!

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Muskingum County receives a $750,000 grant to improving housing

2026 Tax Clinic Flyer 1pdf

Tax season is annoying but at least the United Way is here to help

Barbie the Akita

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

1The cover page of the 2025 Annual Report from the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office.

Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office releases their annual report for 2025

U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson speaking at the Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Zanesville-Muskingum Chamber of Commerce.

Balderson discusses legislative impacts and priorities at the Legislative Breakfast

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Two-Vehicle Accident Results in Three Deaths

Tricia Huffman. Jessica Tysinger, and Marissa Albaugh at Florafino's Flowers and Gifts to draw the winnning name for the Diamonds in Bloom Giveaway.

The Diamonds in Bloom Giveaway has announced the lucky winner

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Legislators address AI data center concerns at a Zanesville event

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The Legislative Breakfast featured discussions on energy independence, AI data centers, and property taxes

Bella the Husky from the Animal Shelter Society Inc.

Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week: Meet Bella!

Tressel at Maysville Elementary

Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel visits Maysville Elementary

Imposter Scams

How to avoid scams while shopping for Valentine’s Day

Eastside Community Ministry Fundraising Charity Auction

Eastside Community Ministry is gearing up for their 11th Annual Chair-ity Auction

Construction workers install the final steel beam for the Secrest Auditorium's renovation.

Secrest Auditorium sees a major milestone for its renovation

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James Mixon, recipient of the 2026 Community Pillar Award from the Nelson T. Gant Foundation.

James Mixon receives the 2026 Community Pillar Award

2026 Zane's Trace Commemoration

Celebrate New Concord concert features Haley Bundy