Redemption Through The Lens

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Redemption Through The Lens is a book that highlights the success of some unsung tax-payer based programs that work with local individuals struggling with addiction.  The Muskingum County Library System will be showcasing Local Author Leah Nairn, who is documenting the efforts being made by local social workers in carrying out the curriculum offered through those obscure…

Ohio Homeland Security Releases New Suspicious Activity Reporting System

ZANESVILLE, OH – Ohio Homeland Security recently announced the launch of a new suspicious activity reporting system that utilizes artificial intelligence to gather information on potential threats of violence. Andy Wilson, the Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, says the Safeguard Ohio App uses AI to help users to provide as much information as possible to help law…

ODNR to Present Lock Demonstration

McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – The Village of McConnelsville holds the Morgan County Heritage Days festival every October. McConnelsville is home to Muskingum River Lock 7, which is operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This year, they are inviting the public to witness how the lock system allows watercraft to navigate around the dam, as part of the festival.  “Morgan…

Local Football Scoreboard (Friday, October 3rd)

SHERIDAN – 28 PHILO – 7 TRI-VALLEY – 52 RIVER VIEW – 6 MORGAN – 21 JOHN GLENN – 14 NEW LEXINGTON – 54 MAYSVILLE – 16 WEST MUSKINGUM – 34 CROOKSVILLE – 12 MEADOWBROOK – 49 COSHOCTON – 17 LICKING VALLEY – 44 ZANESVILLE – 0 GRANVILLE – 38 LICKING HEIGHTS – 6 HEATH – 44 LAKEWOOD – 7…

Animal Shelter Society Celebrates All Felines with “Meow-loween” Adoption Special

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Animal Shelter Society is celebrating all of their felines this month with a wicked special. For the entire month of October the Shelter will be running their “Meow-loween” Adoption Special; which includes your cat’s alteration surgery, microchip, flea and tick treatments, rabies vaccines, nail trim, and ear cleaning all for $35. April Gibson, the Executive Director…

MCLS Offers Fun Fall Reading Challenges.

ZANESVILLE, OH – Spooky season is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and the Muskingum County Library System has some fun challenges to make reading even sweeter. The library is inviting book lovers to join two reading challenges through the Beanstack app. The Hallow-read challenge is open to all ages, while the Banned Books Reading Challenge…

Where to Get Your Flu & COVID Vaccines on Oct. 16th

ZANESVILLE, OH – Fall means pumpkins, football, and flu shots! Here’s where you can get yours this year. In past years, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department’s vaccine clinic was held at the fairgrounds. But this fall, things are a little different. On October 16th, you’ll be able to get your flu and COVID vaccines at three different locations. Shots will…

A ribbon cutting ceremony opens year-round childcare for working parents

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center, or MVESC, has opened its latest childcare center in Zanesville marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The Little Farmers Academy located at 1592 Fairview Road is the latest MVESC location offering year-round childcare from infancy to school age. The educational service center typically offers preschool in partnership with local…

Rodgers Named ArtCOZ Artist of the Month for October

ZANESVILLE, OH – Ed Rodgers has been named the ArtCOZ Artist of the Month for October. He began creating at a very early age and says he would wait just for the Sunday newspaper for the “Funny Papers” so he could draw the characters. As he moved into high school he began to work with acrylic paint but then life…

The community joins Genesis Healthcare System and Coconis Furniture to battle breast cancer

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the local community is coming together to take action. Genesis Healthcare System in partnership with Coconis Furniture, Muskingum County Community Foundation, and several others are committed to help people recieve life-saving mammograms for free. “We’re super excited this year to get a bigger response than ever. We’ve got something new…

Taking a look at a heart transplant 25 years later

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A Zanesville resident is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his heart transplant and the life and family that it has afforded him. Adam Burkhart was diagnosed with familial dilated cardiomyopathy at 6 years old. The condition weakens and stretches the heart muscles, dilating the heart chambers and affecting the hearts ability to pump blood. It wasn’t until…

Lt. Gov. Tressel Visits Cambridge for Manufacturing Month

CAMBRIDGE, OHIO – October is Manufacturing Month and Ohio is celebrating the people and products that keep our economy strong. The Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation hosted a Manufacturing Appreciation Luncheon on October 1st, at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel was the keynote speaker, highlighting Ohio’s proud role in the industry. “In human history, the…

Columbia Gas Offers Tips to Save This Winter

ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s October first, and while pumpkins are in season, so is saving money. Columbia Gas says now is the perfect time to make small changes around the house that can lead to big saving on your winter bills. Simple steps like setting your thermostat and suing its schedule function can cut costs. Using the dishwasher instead of…

Local Organizations Partner Up for Upcoming Fall Festival

ZANESVILLE, OH – Several organizations are teaming up to host a day full of fun and treats for the whole family. On October 11th from 10AM until noon at the Northside Church of the Nazarene, Care Source along with Heartbeats and the Muskingum County Women, Infants, and Children will be hosting an open house where families can learn more about…

Fall Grant Recipients Announced

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local grant provider announced the recipients of their fall grant cycle. The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation awarded $200,000 dollars to 20 area organizations that serve to improve the lives of Muskingum County residents. “We wanted today to highlight three of our recipients. People often ask me, how do we choose our recipients and how…

The MCCF celebrates 40 years with a $40,000 nonprofit matching fund

The Muskingum County Community Foundation, or MCCF, celebrates 40 years with a new countywide giving campaign called The Big Give. Replacing their traditional Fall Grant Competition, the MCCF is offering nonprofits the chance to receive up to $8,000 in matching funds. This money comes from a $40,000 match pool that was created to honor the 40th anniversary of the foundation….

Miles’ Mission Inaugural Golf Outing

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local organization held it’s inaugural golf outing today at the Zanesville Country Club.  Miles’ Mission is a group that supports families, who have undergone the trauma of infant and pregnancy loss and put to rest many of the stigmas that surround the misfortune.  “So, my son Miles Owen was stillborn in October of 2021. And shortly…

Annual Fall Burn Ban

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Each fall, the State of Ohio implements outdoor burning restrictions to mitigate the chances for widespread brush and forest fires.   South Zanesville Fire Department Chief Russell Taylor talked about the state’s proclamation and explained how people can best work with them. “Every year, there’s a burn ban,” Taylor said. “It starts October the 1st to the…

A 101 year old pipe organ takes the stage this Sunday at Central Trinity UMC’s 28th

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A pipe organ over 100 years old will be making music at Central Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) for their 28th annual organ recital on Sunday, Oct. 5. The 3 p.m. recital features James McLaughlin featuring duets with Marge Overdorff and 8th grade organ student, Connor Shields. The event will also feature a congregational sing-along. “I first…

The Ohio Investor Recovery Fund has helped 130 victims over the last three years

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three years ago the Ohio Investor Recovery Fund was created to help victims of investment fraud. Fast-forward to today and the program has helped 130 Ohioans. The fund is operated by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities and has helped provide more than $2 million in financial relief through civil and criminal proceedings. The program…