ZANESVILLE, OH- The holiday season is arriving early in downtown Zanesville as one local organization blends festive fun with community outreach. A special event is set to bring the community together during this month’s First Friday Artwalk, all while supporting the work of a long-standing civil rights group. The Santa and Cocoa Outreach Event will be held Friday, December 5, from…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Commissioners were updated about the construction progress taking place at the new county jail facility located on Pershing Road. Muskingum County Administrator Kade Haddox announced that the project is now 30 percent complete and listed many of the tasks that have been finished over the past few months. “30 percent comes from total project…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Deer season is an opportunity for hunters to enjoy nature but carelessness can quickly lead to tragedy. Muskingum County Ohio Division of Wildlife Officer Jeff Berry talked about deer hunting safety and shared some common sense tips that hunters should keep in mind. “Just make sure you have blaze orange or camo blaze orange. That’s a requirement….
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Police Athletic League, or PAL, offer local youth a boxing program and sense of community but needs your help to keep the heat on. Located at the corner of Pine Street and Nancy Avenue, the organization offers a boxing gym that’s free to local youths with a goal to keep them off the street and…
NEW CONCORD, OH- New Concord is gearing up for one of its most cherished traditions as Christmas in the Village returns Monday, December 1. The community wide celebration brings lights, music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Organizers say this year’s lineup offers more to explore than ever. Santa Village will begin the festivities in Village War Memorial Park where vendors…
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Greater Zanesville Singers are preparing up for their annual Christmas concert, bringing a full evening of color themed holiday music to the community. Their performance, titled “The Colors of Christmas,” takes place Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Coburn United Methodist Church on Maple Avenue. Admission is free, with a free will offering accepted. The group…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A beloved Zanesville tradition is back and better than ever for its twelfth year. Once Upon a Christmas is returning to the Secrest Auditorium Stage on Saturday, Dec. 13th at 2PM and 7PM. Each year, Director Shelly Burley, takes the time to write a completely new holiday variety show for the community to enjoy and this year…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – National Wreaths Across America Day will be celebrated across the nation at over 5,200, and Zanesville is no exception. The ceremony will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery on Dec. 13 at noon where wreaths will be laid on the graves of veterans to honor their memory and service during the holiday season. This will be the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Big Give is your chance to help local nonprofits with the most bang for your buck. The Muskingum County Community Foundation or MCCF, is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a donation campaign called The Big Give. From now until Dec. 2, which is also known Giving Tuesday, the MCCF is awarding $40,000 in matching funds for…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local Thanksgiving tradition continues in downtown Zanesville with the 18th annual Race for Grace. Participants for the 5k run and 1 mile walk lined up at 8:30 Thursday morning at Grace United Methodist Church in the freezing temperatures to take part in an annual tradition for a local cause. Proceeds from the Race for Grace benefit…
Deer Gun Hunting season is just a few short days away, and in this week’s Where’s Brenda? She’s checking out a free event happening this weekend that helps hunters make sure their rifles are ready. Categories: Local News, Top Stories, Where’s Brenda
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Police Department orchestrated a surprise for a local Army recruiter as thanks for their outreach and community service. Staff Sergeant Milford Henry has been in Zanesville for the past three years. During that time he has helped with organizations like ForeverDads, Project Blueprint, and has coached several local youth athletic teams. Now that Henry is…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The Ohio Lottery has surprised teachers across the state including one at West Muskingum Middle School. Chelsie Wright is an 8th grade teacher and one of 20 teachers in the state who won $1,000 to buy items off of their Amazon Teacher Wish Lists as part of the Ohio Lottery’s Giving Back Program. Her wish list included voice…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – For many, Thanksgiving means that Christmas is just around the corner and the decoration chores are about to begin. Zanesville Fire Department Chief Jeff Bell shared some holiday decorating reminders that could prevent misfortune from spoiling all the festive activities. “You know, use common sense and that,” Bell said. “We want to make sure that when we’re…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Get your fitness tracking device ready because this weeks Dog of the Week is going to help you get those steps in. Meet Louie! He’s a 7-year old border collie and terrier mix who knows commands like sit, shake, and high five. He’s friendly with dogs of all sizes, keeps a clean kennel and is motivated to…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The First United Methodist Church located at 857 Putnam Avenue will be razed in the coming days to make way for a new facility that will better suit the needs of the community in the 21st Century. The 100-year-old structure is crumbling and repair costs total well into the millions of dollars. So the church has reached…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Trying to keep warm in your home during Ohio winters can lead to dangers that are often overlooked. Thorne Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Vice President Jonathan Cranz listed some of the most common heating dangers which can lead to tragedies. “One of the biggest things I see is using temporary heat like space heaters and kerosene…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – As friends and family come together for Thanksgiving, the Animal Shelter Society has tips to keep your pets safe and happy. April Gibson, the executive director for the shelter, says the first thing to consider is accounting for the noise and chaos a family get together can bring and how your animal may need to get some…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Put on your favorite pajamas and grab your blanket because the it’s time to go to your local library. The Muskingum County Library System (MCLS) is hosting a series of events called Cozy Story Times. The family event invites you to get cozy at various library locations across the county to read stories and enjoy other cozy…
ZANESVILLE, OH – With Thanksgiving just days away, shoppers at the Colony Square Mall are already getting into the holiday spirit. WHIZ reporter, Shylin Costello, stopped by to ask them two simple questions: what’s their favorite Thanksgiving food, and what part of the holiday they love most. For many, the answer to that first question was an easy one… turkey….
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Each fall, a local venison processor participates in the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, a program that allows hunters to contribute to their local soup kitchens. Phillips Meats Owner Casey Phillips shared how the FHFH program works and how local hunters can get involved. “We’ve been doing this part of this program for about 10 years,”…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Deer ‘Gun’ Hunting Season is a tradition that has been passed down for generations to keep the herd population in check. But this year, many counties in Southeastern Ohio are experiencing smaller deer populations and reduced harvest numbers due to a virus. “It’s a known disease,” Ohio Division of Wildlife Muskingum County Officer Jeff Berry said. “EHD,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Thanksgiving is a few days away and many people are already working on getting their holiday spreads prepared. Misty Harmon, an Educator in Family and Consumer Sciences with the Perry County OSU Extension Office, said it’s good to get a jump on preparing your meal a few days before having everyone over and offered some advice to…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Central Trinity United Methodist Church has plans that can keep you busy from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The church in downtown Zanesville is hosting 7 events ranging from a cookie walk to 96th annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” by the Zanesville Civic Chorus and Orchestra including a special Christmas Eve service. Music director, Jim McLaughlin says he…
