Golf and Giving Back with the Carr Center

ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s tee time with a purpose, as the Carr Center invites golfers to hit the green for a good cause. The Carr Center is hosting its annual golf outing at Eaglesticks Golf Club on Thursday, September 18th. Check-in starts at 7:30 and teams hit the course at 8 AM. The cost is $400 a team, which covers…

Roseville Vol. Fire Department to celebrate 140 years with free festival

ROSEVILLE, OH- The Roseville Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to celebrate its 140th year of service with a full day of events in downtown Roseville. The celebration takes place Saturday, September 13, on Main Street. Admission is free, with festivities starting at noon and lasting until 10 p.m. Events include a Cruise in Car Show, food trucks, a beer…

McConnelsville Dam Nearing Completion

McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – The new Muskingum River Dam at McConnelsville is nearly finished, almost an entire year ahead of schedule. Ohio Department of Natural Resources Department of Engineering’s James Hilovsky explained how far the project has come and what’s left to accomplish. “Over the next few months here, we’ll be working on the removal of the old dam like you…

173rd Morgan County Fair

McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – The residents of Morgan County celebrate the entire week of Labor Day when the annual county fair arrives at the fairgrounds.  Morgan County Fair Board Director Garth Ruff explained the importance of the tradition and what makes the Morgan County Fair stand apart. “The fair officially opened today…” Ruff said. “We’ve got a lot of entertainment planned….

The MCLS is teaching tech to battle disinformation

ZANESVILLE- Ohio – While some refer to the internet as the information highway, the Muskingum County Library System is offering programs to help you weed out the misinformation. The next program in the tech series hosted at the Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library is tomorrow at 3 p.m. and is free to the public. These programs are available across the county…

September Shines Spotlight on Preparedness

ZANESVILLE, OH – September is Ohio Preparedness Month, and it’s all about helping you and your family stay ready. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is leading the campaign with this year’s theme, Prepare Your Home for Disaster. Each week of the month has a different focus including identifying risks, planning ahead, mitigation, preparedness, and safety skills. With winter right around…

Zanesville’s Labor Day Rally

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Democrats held a ‘Labor Day Workers Over Billionaires’ rally at the Muskingum County Courthouse. The rally was held not only to support the American workforce but to bring attention to the Trump Administration’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ legislation that looks to jeopardize veteran and working class benefits to prioritize tax cuts for the wealthiest…

31st Annual Frazeysburg Lions Club Labor Day Car Show

FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio – Each Labor Day the Village of Frazeysburg celebrates the holiday by bringing a little automotive excitement to the normally quiet little burg. The Frazeysburg Lions Club and the Frazeysburg Revitalization Association held their annual car-show fundraiser on the grounds surrounding the old township building. “The registration fee for the car is $10. We do have door-prizes, which…

Noble County Community Foundation Accepting 2025 Grant Applications

ZANESVILLE, OH – Two organizations are coming together to help better the place they work, live, and play. The Noble County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, is currently accepting grant applications from non-profits, schools and organizations for projects and programs that will benefit Noble County. Shawn Ray, the Chair of the Noble County Community Foundation,…

Ohio Fire Marshal Launches New Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Portal

COLUMBUS, OH -As the State of Ohio continues to experience a decline in the number of volunteer firefighters, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of the State Fire Marshal’s Office is launching a new, innovative portal to easily connect Ohioans with available opportunities at their local firehouse. Out of about 1,200 fire departments in Ohio, approximately 70% rely on volunteers…

Labor Day Driving Safety Tips

ZANESVILLE, OH – Even though school may be back in session, Labor Day is America’s last hurrah for summer, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges motorists to be on alert so that holiday happiness does not turn into a September setback. “With any holiday, you’re going to see an increase in traffic. A lot of times, not just locally…

LOCAL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD (Friday, August 29th)

WATKINS MEMORIAL – 42 SHERIDAN – 14 RIDGEWOOD – 56 RIVER VIEW – 0 MAYSVILLE – 41 LAKEWOOD – 7 NEW LEXINGTON – 37 PHILO – 20 FORT FRYE – 36 WEST MUSKINGUM – 7 JOHN GLENN – 50 CAMBRIDGE –  21 CROOKSVILLE – 30 BUCKEYE TRAIL – 6 TUSKY VALLEY – 29 COSHOCTON – 20 GRANVILLE – 30 TRI-VALLEY–…

Muskingum County Welcomes Fall with Seasonal Events

ZANESVILLE, OH – Fall is in the air, and Muskingum County is ready to welcome visitors this season. The Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention and Visitors Bureau is rolling out their fall campaign called “Plan Your Perfect Fall Day in Muskingum County.” The campaign highlights the many activities that make autumn special and encourage visitors and locals to explore the area. From…

Noble Co. Fair Life

CALDWELL, Ohio – Many rural families work year-round raising animals that they exhibit during the week of their local fair. Noble County Farming Family Members Randy Winegardner and his daughter Jaylin explain the role that farming plays in their lives as well as the functions in which they serve during the fair. “I’ve always been involved in ag,” Randy said….

Meet Ruby: This Week’s Pet of the Week

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week the Animal Shelter Society is shining a light on a sweet little pup with a big personality. Meet Ruby! She’s an almost 2-year-old cockapoo, who’s spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and is eagerly searching for her forever family. April Gibson, the Executive Director, says Ruby does well with everyone she meets and would…

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Work Together to Combat Impaired Driving

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is announcing a new service initiative with assistance from local law enforcement. This service initiative will take place from August 31 through October 11 and will start with a heightened law enforcement presence in the I-70 construction zone through Zanesville. “This high-visibility enforcement effort is being conducted in close partnership with the…

MCCF Awards Nearly $1M in Scholarships

ZANESVILLE, OH – College comes with a big price, but thanks to MCCF, hundreds of local students got some much-needed relief. The Muskingum County Community Foundation has awarded more than $948,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. The funds were distributed to over 300 students through three awarding cycles and across 77 different scholarship funds. “I believe that any…

ZMC Health Department to Host 5th Annual Afternoon of Remembrance

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department is getting ready for an event to remember those lost to overdose and addiction. The 5th annual Afternoon of Remembrance will be held at 2PM in front of the Muskingum County Courthouse on Sunday, August 31st. Monica Batteiger, the Family Advocate at the Health Department, says they host the Afternoon of Remembrance…

McConnelsville Celebrates More Than $13 Million Grants for Village Projects

MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine visited McConnelsville on Tuesday to celebrate more than $13 million in state grants to revitalize their downtown area. The first of these projects was funded by the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program (AMBLER). $3 million from this program will fund renovations to the Twin City Opera House which has been open since 1892….

Meet Wookie: This Week’s Dog of the Week

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week could be a distant cousin of Chewbacca. Meet Wookie! He’s a 3-year-old husky mix who’s neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, and is searching the far and wide galaxy to find his forever home. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer with the K-9 Adoption Center, says Wookie would need to be the…

Friends of New Concord Host Their Third Community Day

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – A New Concord based non-profit brings the community together for their third annual Community Day this Saturday. Friends of New Concord Incorporated is hosting the free day-long event at the New Concord War Memorial Park with live music, putt-putt, axe throwing, a rock-climbing wall and more. “Oh, it’s going to be a lot of fun. We…