The Chatty Cat Cafe celebrates more than 400 adoptions made

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – You can join the Chatty Cat Cafe on Sunday afternoon to help them celebrate a major milestone. The combination of coffee shop and cat foster home, located at the Colony Square Mall in Zanesville, is celebrating over 400 adoptions that the Chatty Cat Cafe has facilitated since they opened in June of 2023. “Since then, it has…

Stay safe during National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – November is National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month and Columbia Gas wants to help you stay safe. According to the CDC, more than 100,00 Americans visit the ER for unintentional CO poisoning, more than 14,000 are hospitalized and more than 400 Americans die from from carbon monoxide exposure. Columbia Gas of Ohio’s communications director, Erica Chronaberry, shares advice…

ZHS Preseason Basketball Fundraiser

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Sporting events draw crowds, which provide excellent opportunities to raise funds for worthy causes.   Genesis Healthcare Foundation Executive Director Kelly Ashby shared how her organization will benefit from an OHSAA sanctioned basketball doubleheader that will feature the Blue Devil boys and girls scrimmaging regional opponents. “We are partnering with Zanesville High School and we are part of…

Alice Kronenbitter turns 101

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – WHIZ wants to wish a special happy birthday to Alice Kronenbitter who turned 101 on Thursday. Kronenbitter now lives in Brookdale Senior Living Center in Zanesville and celebrated 101 years of life with friends and family, some of which flew in from as far as Colorado. Her birthday also served to bring family together for the first…

Jaycees prepare for annual C-Day donation pickup

ZANESVILLE, OH- The Zanesville Jaycees are preparing for one of their longest running community traditions, C-Day, an annual event focused on collecting food, clothing, and household items for families in need. This year’s event will take place Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, and organizers say getting involved is simple. Volunteers will spend the morning traveling across Zanesville…

Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week: Meet Boone!

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s time to check in with the Animal Shelter Society in Zanesville to meet our pet of the week. Meet Boone! He’s about to be 9 years old, is super loving, and gets the spotlight today in honor of Senior Pet Month. “He’s very loyal to his owner, and that’s just how he likes it. He’s a…

Meet the Cambridge Dispatch Center’s 2025 Dispatcher of the Year

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – The Cambridge Dispatch Center of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced their 2025 Dispatcher of the Year. John C. Ceculski has been recognized for outstanding service in 2025 with the award for his technical job knowledge and ability, enthusiastic work attitude, teamwork, and prompt and courteous response to the public’s requests for information and assistance. Ceculski…

Dog License Coloring Contest

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The county is adopting a new, nifty little way for area children to win a free dog license for their family pet.   Muskingum County Auditor Tina Huebner announced a creative new coloring contest for kids that aims to bring awareness to the importance of dog licensing while promoting responsible pet ownership. “So to participate, simply download… download…

Secrest Auditorium Food Drive

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Hunger Network is asking for donations to stock their food pantries as government food assistance programs are limited by the shutdown. Zanesville Fire Department Assistant Chief Doug Hobson shared some of the efforts the city is taking to help support local food pantries and hot meal programs. “So today we’re having a food drive,…

Michael Willett Honored through Military Salute

ZANESVILLE, OH – WHIZ continues to honor those who served on this Veterans day. Michael Willett received a flag from the Annin Flag Company in Coshocton for his service in the Navy from 1987 until 1991. He says he served during the First Gulf War, a tour in the Mediterranean, as well as some operation missions in Guantanamo Bay. Willett…

Paddling for Heroes

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Many people participate on Veterans Day as spectators but one organization engages by taking action. The Paddle For Heroes crew faced a frigid headwind today while paddling the Muskingum River from the Zanesville Yacht Club to Putnam Landing in honor of those who have gone above and beyond in the service of our country. “As part of…

The Salvation Army Wants You

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Each year, holiday shoppers enter and exit their favorite stores that are adorned with red kettles and their bell ringing counterparts.   Salvation Army Corps of Zanesville Seasonal Volunteer Coordinator Ellen Dearfield announced the need for volunteer bellringers and shared the importance of the proceeds drawn from their efforts. “Basically, we need some help with ringing bells,” Dearfield…

Helen Purcell Turns 140

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local assisted living facility is celebrating 140 years of providing care to its local residents. The Helen Purcell Home Director of Admissions and Activities Ann Combs talked about the legacy of care the nonprofit has earned during its 140 years of operation. “We are so excited to be able to celebrate a hundred and forty years,”…

MCLS To Host a Digital Pen Pal Program

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Library System is getting ready to host a program that will help with your computer knowledge. The Library will host their Digital Pen Pal Program on Monday, Nov. 24th from 2 to 3PM at the South Branch Library. Dutch Swigart, a Digital Skills Assistant Librarian, says attendees will learn how to create an email…

Ohio University Zanesville students help first graders grow as readers through new partnership

ZANEVILLE, OH- A partnership between Ohio University Zanesville and Zane Grey Elementary is giving future teachers hands-on experience and helping young readers build confidence along the way. For the past four weeks, senior education majors at Ohio University Zanesville have been working directly with first graders at Zane Grey Elementary. The university students are assessing reading skills, tailoring instruction, and…

State-Runner Up Trophy Caps Off Historic New Lexington Volleyball Season

FAIRBORN, OH – A wild, memorable and magical journey for the New Lexington girls volleyball team culminated in the program’s first state championship appearance when the Lady Panthers battled the Lake Catholic Lady Cougars. While Lake Catholic ultimately claimed its fourth consecutive state title in a four-set win, New Lexington finishes off a season that it will not soon forget….

Newark Catholic Completes Dream Undefeated Season with Division VI State Title

FAIRBORN, OH – Unbeaten and undeniable. With a loaded senior class and one of the more talented teams in the state, Newark Catholic completes one of the more memorable girls volleyball seasons in recent memory with an undefeated season and a Division VI state championship. It is the ninth title in program history and the team’s first since 2004. Categories:…

2025 Holiday Art-Fest

Interviewed by WHIZ reporter Gabe Hutton

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Hopefully you got a chance to head to the mall today for the Holiday Art Fest. The event saw over 20 local artists, showing off the true talent that in our local area and also providing a chance to support the artist by buying some of their pieces on display. “Well, as a group of artists, in…

Veterans Day Parade

Interviewed by WHIZ reporter Gabe Hutton

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A more than 100-year-old tradition continued today with the Veterans Day Parade. The tradition started to commemorate the efforts American soldiers made to end the Great World War. A variety of ages came to support, honoring the ones who protect us all. “It’s important to teach our kids where everything came from. All what our military has…