ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted their annual Buckeye Pep Rally in Zanesville and the impact of the event has an official tally. Katie Lupsor, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio says their annual November fundraiser broke a long list of records. They had a record amount of sponsors for the event and…
SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Maysville School District has been making the holiday season brighter for generations of students through their Helping Hands program since 1982. The program began when Sondra Karr prepared four baskets of food so that four underprivileged families could have something to eat on Christmas Day. “Well when I started it, it was just the food,”…
SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Maysville High School Band has been selected to participate at the Ohio Music Education Association’s Professional Development Conference that will be held on January 30th in Columbus. The invitation is generally reserved for much larger programs with far greater resources to match the rigorous qualification requirements. “It’s cool, It’s very cool. I feel very proud…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A new Doctor has joined the team at PrimeCare of Southeastern Ohio. Dr. Robert Huff recently joined the PrimeCare staff after living in the area for the last 10 years. He received his medical degree from Ohio University and completed his residency as well as fellowship in Cleveland. Dr. Huff began practicing at Southeastern Ohio Medical Center…
ZANESVILLE, OH- Muskingum County History is sharing more details about its upcoming home and business tour in the Putnam Historic District. The event highlights local landmarks and gives visitors a chance to learn about the neighborhood’s past. The tour includes private homes, churches, museums and businesses, each offering a look at historic architecture and holiday décor. Organizers say the event…
KIMBOLTON, Ohio – The largest state park in Ohio has turned their golf course pro shop into Santa’s North Pole Outpost. Salt Fork State Park saw Santa, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and a cozy fireplace on Saturday. Guests at the lodge and visitors visited the post for free and those who aren’t staying at the lodge could go for $10…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Friday was the First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Zanesville, and Julie’s ARTery utilized the event to showcase their students hard work. Julie’s Artery, located on 7th Street, offers classes through a wide variety of mediums for a wide variety of age groups. The studio displayed artwork from their Fall session classes including works that were created…
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – A 20-year tradition in Cambridge, Ohio expanded the holiday event with the first ever Little Dickens Day. The Dickens Victorian Village event in Downtown Cambridge has decorates the sidewalks of Wheeling Avenue with mannequins dressed in a festive Victorian era style for the past 20 years and includes carriage rides, trolley tours, and era themed tea parties….
ZANESVILLE, OH- Mid-East Career and Technology Centers’ Zanesville Campus is celebrating a season of generosity today. Students from the National Honor Society and Student Council wrapped up a campus wide coin drive that turned small change into a major gift for the Salvation Army. And thanks to a boost from the J.W. and M.H. Straker Foundation, their impact grew even…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – All aboard for Ohio Stoneware’s largest Paint Your Own Party of the year with a festive Polar Express theme. Located at 1719 Dearborn Street in Zanesville, the family owned pottery manufacturer and retailer invites you to paint your own piece of pottery. This Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can take part in the hot…
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Festival of Trees Auction returned to downtown Zanesville today, drawing steady crowds and nonstop bidding as the Chamber of Commerce marked its 33rd year of the holiday tradition. More than 200 handcrafted trees, wreaths and themed displays filled the Welcome Center, all donated by businesses and organizations across Muskingum County. Phones lit up throughout the morning as…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Local college students have collected more than 150 blankets for those in need during a friendly competition at Ohio University Zanesville (OUZ). The nursing program at OUZ took part in the 31st Annual Good Samaritan Blanket Drive with a competitive twist between the students in the two-year program versus those in the four-year program to see who…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Safety Town is a childhood education program that has been offered by the Carr Center for decades. Carr Center Executive Director Katie Graham announced a partnership with the Muskingum County Family YMCA to host the annual event at their recreation center. “So Safety Town has been in our community for over 30 years,” Graham said. “It’s a…
NEW CONCORD, OH – Well, well, look who is ‘bowl-bound’! John Glenn High School senior wide receiver Ryder Pennington is off to Orlando to play among some of the best talent in the country in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl. Categories: Local Sports Tags: Blue-Grey All-American Bowl, football, John Glenn Muskies, Ryder Pennington
COSHOCTON, OH – Anybody in need of high school basketball fill this weekend? There may be no better place to find it than the “Wigwam” at Coshocton High School for the first annual “FCA Tip-Off Classic”! Categories: Local Sports Tags: Boys Basketball, Coshocton Redskins, Crooksville Ceramics, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, James Herman, Shenandoah Zeps, West Muskingum Tornadoes
ZANESVILLE, OH- A national western wear retailer is set to join Northpointe Center next month, bringing cowboy boots, workwear, apparel, and new jobs to the Gorsky Drive shopping strip. Boot Barn is scheduled to open in mid-January of 2026 in the space immediately to the right of Ulta Beauty, filling the former MC Sports location that was split for the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – For 25 years the Ronna Bucci and Dr. Charles Dietz Art Fund was created to honor their namesakes and help student and adult artists fund their passion. The fund is administered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, or MCCF, and was founded by Ron and MaryAnn Bucci. They fund gives scholarships to graduating high school seniors in…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The ZAAP Art Gallery has announced December’s artist of the month who’s also a veterinarian. Rae Gandolf is a Zanesville based artist who’s connections to animals and the people in her life influence her work which is showcased in a variety of mediums like sculpting, painting, and digital art. “Well I think it’s really exciting, this month,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – We’ve experienced our first snowfall of the winter this week and the Animal Shelter Society wants to make sure you have a plan for your furry friend. April Gibson, the Executive Director, says if you have an outdoor box or home for your pet it’s important not to put things like blankets or towels inside because the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Artist of the Month for December is actually four artists who collectively form The Art Loft in Downtown Zanesville. The art studio is formed by Susan Stubbins, Sally Luburgh, Linda Graham, and Susan Nash and hosts a wide variety of artistic mediums at 26 N. 3rd Street. Pieces like paper collages, alcohol ink, and in Nash’s…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Since the 2024 purchase of 74 acres at the intersection of State Route 60 and Olde Falls Road, plenty of man-hours have gone into excavation and utilities installations that will support the future Leasure Farms housing development. Lepi & Associates Real Estate Services Associate Broker Dylan Parry explained the vision of the project and how it will…
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Zanesville–Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its biggest holiday traditions of the year. The 2025 Festival of Trees Auction opens Friday at the Welcome Center and with more than 200 entries this season, organizers say the community will have plenty to choose from. Now in its 33rd year, the auction brings together handcrafted…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This weeks Dog of the Week was feeling festive and dressed up for her television debut. Meet Hallie! An affectionate one-year-old blue heeler mix who is friendly to everyone including other dogs. She loves treats and a nice soak in the tub for bath time but is also full of that puppy energy. “Would be a great…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Trulight Ministries is hosting a walkathon this weekend to help local homeless people this holiday season. Jingle for Jesus is this Saturday at 6 p.m. and starts at Trulight Ministries, located at 807 Putnam Avenue in Zanesville. From there, participants will walk through downtown singing carols and raising money for a local cause. “I look forward to…
