Local Sports Scoreboard (Thursday, September 25th)

BOYS SOCCER: RIVER VIEW – 2 SHERIDAN – 1 MARIETTA – 3 TRI-VALLEY – 1 ZANESVILLE – 7 HEATH – 1 GRANVILLE – 2 DESALES – 1 CAMBRIDGE – 1 OAK GLEN (WV) – 1     GIRLS SOCCER: TRI-VALLEY – 7 PHILO – 2 RIVER VIEW – 4 MORGAN – 2 SHERIDAN – 1 COSHOCTON – 0 WEST MUSKINGUM –…

Animal Shelter Society Shares Updates with Community

ZANESVILLE, OH – Music, mutts, and making a difference. That’s what’s coming up at the Animal Shelter Society. The shelter is hosting its second annual Music for Mutts on Tuesday, October 7th from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Gates open at 5:30 at the shelter’s parking lot, located at 1430 Newark Road in Zanesville. Guests can enjoy live music…

The Carr Center celebrates Adult Daycare Week

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A week-long celebration at the Carr Center highlights the non-profits Adult Day Care. The organization with a mission to assist youth and adults to reach their fullest potential through educational programs and functional support, has held special events all week for those served by the adult day care. “This week we’ve had some special new treats. We…

Transitions Gears up for 12th Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local domestic violence shelter is calling the community to lace up their boots and strap on their heels. Transitions is gearing up for the 12th annual “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” event on October 6th in front of the Muskingum County Courthouse. Dorothy Thomas, Court Advocate for Transitions, says along with the teams of walkers…

American Red Cross Urges Fall Blood Donations

ZANESVILLE, OH – As the leaves change for fall, why not change lives too? The American Red Cross is asking people to mark the new season with a blood or platelets donation. Every donation helps keep the nation’s blood supply strong, and right now, donors of all types, especially O positive and B negative, are needed. “The need for blood…

Action packed Paul Bunyan Show returns to the Guernsey County Fairgrounds

GUERNSEY COUNTY, OH- The Paul Bunyan Show is returning to the Guernsey County Fairgrounds October 3rd through 5th. Hosted by the Ohio Forestry Association since 1957, the event provides the public with access to the latest technology and education in the forest products industry. Guests can see lumberjack championships, log loader contests, heavy equipment demonstrations, and chainsaw carving. “There is something…

Morgan Adjusts Its Career Tech Program

McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – It’s been 7 months since the Morgan Local School District announced it was facing a $1.5 Million Dollar budget deficit.  Since then the school district has scrambled to shore-up its finances while maintaining the level of education that its students and their families have come to expect. “I think over the last 7 months, I think you…

ODOT Open House Seeks Public Feedback on Future of Transportation

ZANESVILLE, OH – Traffic, safety, and the future of Ohio’s roads are up for discussion, and your voice matters. ODOT is inviting the public to an open house to learn more about how the region’s transportation system is performing today, including safety, congestion, and infrastructure concerns. The meeting will also give residents a chance to provide feedback on Access Ohio…

Zanesville Half Marathon and 5K returns

ZANESVILLE, OH- The Zanesville Half Marathon and 5K returns to downtown September 27, bringing together runners through the heart of the city and across the historic Y-Bridge. The half marathon begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 7:40 a.m., both starting at Secrest Auditorium. Major road restrictions will run from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with cones in place…

25th Annual EAA Chapter 22 Fly In & Car Show

ZANESVILLE, OH – The EAA Vintage Chapter 22 is gearing up for a milestone weekend full of fun, food, and friends. This Saturday, September 27th, from 8AM until 4PM at the Zanesville Municipal Airport, the EAA will be hosting their 25th annual Fly in and Car Show. Anthony Morozowsky, the Vice President of the EAA, says it’s hard to believe…

Self-Care for Success

DRESDEN, Ohio – The Muskingum County Library System presents many informative programs and events across their many branches that are aimed to enlighten members of all ages.  One of those events will take place 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dresden Library and will feature local Hypno-Therapist and Author Elizabeth Garvey explaining how adults who manifest positivity can cultivate successful results. …

Early Morning Fire at Olde Falls Inn

ZANESVILLE, OH – An early-morning fire on Saturday has damaged Olde Falls Inn on Newark Road. With what has been diagnosed as an electrical failure from a light fixture on the outside of the building. The interior is heavily damaged, and the Inn is expected to be closed down for some time. Falls Township Fire Chief Brady Johnson was in…

Maysville Honors Former Star Neal with Track Rededication

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OH – A legend on the Maysville track is once again honored at the school’s athletic complex. Initially erected in 1999, the granite memorial of the former Panther, turned Ohio State track star, Jerry Neal, has been reestablished at the end of the track, behind the school in a rededication ceremony. The funding came from both the Foxfire…

Perry County Park’s District: Fall Foliage

Some may call them weeds, but in this month’s Perry County Park’s District Segment Jessie Bennett and WHIZ’s Mary Behanna identify the beauty in some common fall foliage.  Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: fall, fall flowers, Fall Foliage, Jessie Bennett, Perry County Park District

Zane State and OUZ students come together for Fall Fest

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College held their annual Fall Fest to meet organizations from campus and beyond. The event brought students of both universities on the campus green to meet university clubs and resources on Wednesday. The event also doubled as a career fair with tables ran by organizations from the Zanesville area. “Whenever you’re…