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…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Preserving history offers future generations glimpses into the conditions people experienced before limitations were overcome. Muskingum County History Executive Director Larisa Harper invited the public to participate in an upcoming historical home and business tour that will take place in the Putnam neighborhood. “Well, we know that there were historical tours many years ago but we haven’t…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A new source of naturopathic health services has become available in Zanesville on Underwood Street. Begin Anew Natural Health marked their opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday and the owner, Dr. Carla Anderson, is ready to get to work. “It’s pretty exciting. It’s been 11 months in the making to decide where to move to…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Annual Zanesville Handbell Festival returns for its 34th year this Sunday at 7 p.m. The festival is sponsored by the Thursday Music Club and will take place at Grace United Methodist Church. The Zanesville Handbell Festival features 6 local handbell choirs who come together for what many consider the start of the holiday season for the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center recently received a High Performing ESC designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development. The MVESC is an agency that provides area school districts with specialized services that improves the quality of education and maximizes operating efficiencies. “There’s an application process, you provide supporting evidence and you have to…
ZANESVILLE, OH -Black Friday is just one week away, and the Colony Square Mall says they’re more than ready for the shopping rush. Next Friday, the mall will open at 8AM, with several national retailers opening even earlier. Along with big-name deals, shoppers will also find dozens of local crafters and small businesses set up for the craft and vendor…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio-Zanesville has a basketball game with more meaning than just wins or losses. In this week’s Where’s Brenda she hits the court. Categories: Local News, Top Stories, Where’s Brenda Tags: Genesis Healthcare Foundation, Where’s Brenda, Zanesville High School
Halloween may be over but some creepy crawlers remain to help us out before Christmas comes to town. In this month’s Perry County Parks District Naturalist Jessie Bennett and WHIZ’s Mary Behanna take a look at an amazing arachnid. Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: Amazing Arachnid, Jessie Bennett, Perry County Parks District
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties has a Caped Crusaders program that invites local organizations to participate in fundraising events. Genesis Healthcare System Director of Marketing and Public Relations Kelley Daspit shared how her organization has partnered with the United Way and will be participating in an upcoming trivia contest. “Genesis wants to sponsor…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This weeks pet of the week at the Animal Shelter Society in Zanesville could bring a little holiday magic to your home. Meet Magic. A 3-month kitten at the shelter who is loving and looking for a new home. The Animal Shelter Society has over 100 kittens and cats like Magic in their care and cats can…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The holidays offer a change of pace for cooking in many households which in many cases require more stringent food handling practices. The Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department made an appearance today at the downtown Riesbeck’s to promote food handling safety as shoppers begin preparing for their Thanksgiving holiday get-togethers. “So food safety is obviously a big…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Winter is coming and the Emergency Management Agency has some tips to keep you safe on the road for Winter Safety Awareness Week. Troy Cole is the deputy director for the Muskingum County EMA and his advice revolves around the themes of being aware and staying prepared. “It’s really the mantra of the EMA, is preparedness,” Cole said….
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OH – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Zanesville man. According to the Patrol on Wednesday morning around 10, 81-year-old Roger Myers was traveling Eastbound on US 22 when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a mailbox, metal wagon wheels and a tree stump…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Elk’s Eye Art Market in downtown Zanesville has a musical event planned to start the holiday shopping season. The art market located on 4th Street is normally open from 10 to 6 on Friday but for this Friday, you can join them for an after hours event until 8 p.m. with festive live music. “We’re going…
ZANESVILLE, OH- The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties Caped Crusaders are gearing up for their second annual Community Trivia Night, an event born from last year’s overwhelming success. The fundraiser aims to support programs that provide resources that fill community needs. This year’s event is set for January 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Eagle Sticks. A…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This weeks dog of the week is a loving lady with many tricks. Meet Miss Thickums! Thickums is a two-year-old terrier who keeps a clean kennel, is spayed and up do date on all her shots. She also an ulcer on her eye from an old injury but it doesn’t bother her and gives her a unique…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The newly formed Muskingum County Arts Council has appointed Joshua Prentice as their first executive director. The recently formed countywide Arts Council was created to provide local artists and art organizations better access to available resources. “We see ourselves as an umbrella organization to all the other arts organizations in town as well as working artists,” Prentice…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Several local organizations were busy volunteering today at the United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties by packing 400 food boxes for area healthcare providers and a college campus to distribute at their facilities. United Way of MPM Community Impact Manager Katie Grubbs and Operations Volunteer Coordinator Sabrina Barr explained how the operation came to be…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio University Zanesville is celebrating International Education Week this week with the theme of Global Workforce Readiness. The weeklong event features a variety of activities to showcase diverse perspectives and cultural engagement. On Tuesday, the event line-up included playing games from across the globe, a book club meeting with South Korean teas and snacks, and an event…
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – Hunting season and peak breeding season for deer have led to more accidents on the road. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), there have been more than 100,000 deer-related crashes since 2020 with a resulting 49 deaths. This is why the patrol is asking drivers to stay safe while offering advice. “Things you want to…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The renovations to the front of Christ’s Table have finally been completed. Construction got underway during the summer and was finished up just in time for the weather to change. Keely Warden, the Executive Director, said she’s sorry to their neighbors around the Table for blocking the sidewalk during the construction but the work was well worth…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Library System is getting ready to explore the wild side of music with an upcoming program. Crash, Boom, Bang will take place on Wednesday, Nov.19th from 4 to 5PM at the South Branch Library. Alex Simmons, an Assistant Youth Librarian, said this program will be similar to their 30 minute Music Makers program they…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – During the cold war of the latter half of the 20th century, America’s military had to be ready at a moment’s notice. One of those soldiers was U.S. Navy Sailor Charles W. Evans Sr. who is being recognized for his contributions from 1956 to 1958 with a locally made American flag being presented to his daughter Kim…
