NASHPORT, Ohio – The Dillon State Park Nature Center held two Eco-Crafting Creations events on Saturday. The event was an opportunity for the public to visit the park and create bio-degradable birdfeeders and clay ornaments. All ages were welcome for the eco-crafting activities, making it an environmentally friendly project you could take home while also learning the creative ways to…
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – The Office of Criminal Justice Services has announced recipients of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants, including an organization called Haven of Hope. The non-profit organization is a victim advocacy center that provides direct trauma-informed services to all victims of crime in Guernsey and Noble counties. The organization offers free services like law enforcement accompaniment, emergency…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Most people find themselves packing on pounds for the holidays but tips on mindful eating habits can help you avoid weight gain. According to Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Misty Harmon, the average American gains 1.1 pounds every holiday season. That may not sound like a lot but we typically don’t lose that weight which adds up…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Breakfast returns to recognize students and community members alike. 11 college-bound students will be in the spotlight for their academic achievements, which has also led to them receiving scholarships from the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund. “I am very excited, because of the fact that the students…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Joseph and Mary were provided-for on the night Jesus was born and that hospitality is still recognized more than 2,000 years later. Christmas exemplifies the spirit of giving and students of Bishop Fenwick shared their generosity with Heartbeats, a local organization that helps young families struggling to hold things together. “Bishop Fenwick and Rosecrans have come together…
SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Automobiles nowadays can cost more than a year’s wage, which makes winning one seem like a humongous jackpot. The South Zanesville Fire Department raffled off a brand new, Ford F-150, worth more than $54,000. “The truck here is a 2025 Ford F-150, was on our raffle,” South Zanesville Fire Department Chief Russell Taylor said. “We started…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A major component of literacy in the 21st Century is digital literacy. Muskingum County Library System Digital Skills Assistant Librarian Kylie Bell announced a training session that will be teaching Excel, which is a basic software program offered by Microsoft. “We are doing a program called Excel Your Year. A Microsoft Excel class tomorrow, December 23rd, at…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – For many, holiday food preparation can bring about a whole new set of food safekeeping regimens. Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Michael Cruze explained how improperly kept holiday leftovers can turn into foodborne illness timebombs. “So especially with leftovers, if you have a large quantity all in the same container, you know the outside…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – For those in need of a hot meal over the holidays, Christ’s Table will be there for you. With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day approaching, the non-profit hot meal site wants everyone to know that they don’t take days off and will be here along with special guests. “We just want to remind everybody with the holiday…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department deals with a wide variety of health concerns, which prompts them to think ahead. ZMCHD Community Health Planner Michelle Shroyer announced the upcoming release of the 2026-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan and detailed some of the key issues the health department will be involved with. “There will be four priorities we…
CAMBRIDGE, OH – If you’ve ever wished you could step inside a Christmas movie, this might be the closest thing yet. The Still MIND Project and the Downtown Arena have teamed up to deck the halls. In the heart of downtown Cambridge, the “Get Lit Lounge” is lighting up the season, turning the Downtown Arena into a holiday pop-up designed…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Renner Theatre is holding a holiday-themed drag show event called Drag Me Home for Christmas. Nine performers are set to take the stage this Saturday at 8 p.m., with local performers and some from as far as New York. Blake Nesselroad and his friend Matt Swingle are performers and hosts of the event and are excited…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – First Responders encounter a wide range of emergency scenarios, which makes training a key component of occupational safety. The Zanesville Fire Department held a training session on the canal, which gave the firefighters an opportunity to practice water rescue maneuvers and test their gear while experiencing frigid conditions. “Well, we always like to say that we like…
NEW LEXINGTON, OH – Ohio is the home of some of the best wrestlers in the entire country. But even the elite of the elite go through battles that are more difficult than competition. New Lexington High School has a great wrestling tradition, with this year’s roster being potentially its most prominent to date, with eight athletes ranked within their…
NEW CONCORD, OH – One of John Glenn’s football stars is heading South, at least for one game. Senior running back Reese Metzger will be playing in the third game of the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl, which is down at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 5th. Metzger is one of just four Ohio-based payers on the East team…
ZANESVILL, Ohio – It’s time to check in with the Animal Shelter Society Inc. and it’s executive director, April Gibson, for the last time in 2025. Looking back over the past year, with events like Disco Infurno, Pickleball 4 Paws, and other fundraisers, Gibson says the community support has been great in 2025. “We’ve had a very exciting and a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Muskingum County Port Authority is a behind the scenes agency that promotes local economic development and growth. The Port Authority recently held its year end meeting and Executive Director Eric Reed shared some of the details that were discussed during that session. “We recapped our 2025 year, we had a great year,” Reed said. “Successful…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Reutilization Corporation, also known as the Land Bank, held a board meeting to share the status of the projects they are handling as well as the grant monies they applied for. Land Bank Executive Director Andy Roberts highlighted some of the key discussions that took place. “We just made an application to the state…
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As children unwrap their gifts next week, parents can rest easy knowing their new stuffed animals are safe for play. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance inspected samples of 119 new stuffed toys this year, ensuring they meet safety standards through a two-part process. “One is the application for the manufacturer. We want to…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties is gearing up for Superhero Trivia Night with special sponsors called Caped Crusaders. The fundraiser for the United Way is Jan. 15 at Eaglesticks Golf Club and is supported by 18 sponsors. Four sponsors went above and beyond for their contributions to the event and were dubbed Caped…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced project funding through the NatureWorks Grant Program. The program will provide the city of Zanesville with $28,193 in funds to upgrade park facilities at Cuddy Dixon Memorial Park. Emily Shirley is the planning and zoning administrator for the city of Zanesville, and she says that grants like this can…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Community Foundation recently received two Appalachian Regional Commission grants totaling nearly $325,000 dollars. MCCF Resource Development Officer Amy Luby discussed how the ARC grants will be used to benefit Muskingum County. “One is the READY Grants to Grow program and we’ll be receiving nearly $300,000,” Luby said. “For that program and what we’re planning…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Since before the pandemic, the City of Zanesville has been burdened by a shortage of available housing. City of Zanesville Community Development Director Matthew Schley discussed some of the complications regarding the dilemma and explained some of the measures that are being taken to address the problem. “We with our partners, the Muskingum County Land Reutilization Corporation…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio is partnering with Prince’s Barber Academy to give free haircuts to BBBS littles. Prince’s Barber Academy Administrative Director Trav Campbell talked about the collaboration and how it benefits the families with kids in the BBBS mentorship program. “So we’re doing a partnership with Big Brothers and Big Sisters,”…
