ZANESVILLE, OH – A Downtown Zanesville favorite closed its doors earlier this year, but something new is already cooking. The Old Market House Inn served the community for more than 50 years before shutting down in May. Now, the Market Street staple has a new owner, Jim Cappano, who’s transforming the space into Market Street Prime, which will be a…
DUNCAN FALLS, OH- The Duncan Falls Volunteer Fire Department is getting ready to host its 32nd Annual Car Show this Sunday. The show will take place at 397 Oak Street in Duncan Falls. Registration runs from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., with 75 awards set to be handed out at 4 p.m. Last year, the event drew 263 vehicles, and…
BOYS SOCCER: JOHN GLENN – 5 TRI-VALLEY – 1 SHERIDAN – 6 NEW LEXINGTON – 0 WEST MUSKINGUM – 5 MORGAN – 0 MAYSVILLE – 9 PHILO – 3 CAMBRIDGE – 1 EAST LIVERPOOL – 1 COSHOCTON – 2 TUSKY VALLEY – 1 RIVER VIEW – 1 SMITHVILLE – 1 BELPRE – 14 SHENANDOAH – 1 GIRLS SOCCER: JOHN…
CALDWELL, Ohio – In Caldwell, the Noble County Fair is a tradition that has gathered the community together for 173 years. Noble County Fair Board Director Randy Winegardner explained how agriculture plays a significant role in the community and how the fair cultivates inspiration in the lives of its residents. “The big thing about our fair… the same as many…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The health of a community goes beyond doctor visits and hospitals, it’s about listening to the people who live here. That’s why the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department recently completed its Community Health Assessment. This report gathers the most reliable data and firsthand input from residents and leaders to highlight the top health needs in the area. One…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville-Muskingum Riverfest returns this weekend at Zane’s Landing Park. The Muskingum Valley Park District has partnered with the city of Zanesville to host this weekend long event that is free to the public. The event features food trucks, live music, and plenty of river-based fun. Russell Edgington is the executive director of the Muskingum Valley Park…
ZANESVILLE, OH – With an exciting week one of the 2025 high school football season come and gone, that only means that there are players of the game to announce, brought to you by MVHC. Starting with Thursday night’s action on Z92, Tri-Valley topped Meadowbrook, 48-28, and quite possibly found a new star in the process, as sophomore running back Levi…
As the summer heat settles in and our evenings are spent on porches and patios, the air fills with a familiar hum, a chorus of insects marking the season. WHIZ’s Mary Behanna helps us decode this summer soundtrack with help from the Perry County Park’s District. Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: Jessie Bennett, Perry County Parks District
Sports reporter Gabe Hutton caught up with 1st year head coach Chase Bowman. They talked about the week 1 matchup against John Glenn, what it’s like as a new coach in Maysville, what to expect from this year’s team, and so much more! Categories: Local Sports Tags: Coach Chase Bowman, Maysville High School Football, Maysville Highschool
ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Pet of the Week is a shy but sweet pup. Meet Alice! A 4-month-old coonhound who’s spayed, up to date on her vaccinations and is eagerly awaiting her forever family. April Gibson, the Executive Director of the Animal Shelter Society, says Alice came to them about a month ago with her brother Arthur but due…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – With the United States coming up on a monumental birthday next summer, two local residents are offering special memorabilia with a local spin. Local artist Mary Ann Bucci and her husband Ron of Zanesville presented the Muskingum County Commissioners with challenge coins today and offered them the opportunity to produce more for America’s 250th birthday, featuring local…
CAMBRIDGE, OH – The Ohio Department of Aging brought people together in Cambridge today for a community town hall. The event was held at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, where older Ohioans, caregivers, and providers joined in meaningful discussions. The focus was on helping people live longer, healthier lives while preserving independence and dignity. “We’re going to hear all about…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A newly renovated rest stop on Interstate 70 was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran. Part of DeWine’s initiative to renovate 36 rest stops in the state, the I-70 Westbound stop outside of Zanesville shows travelers what Ohio has to offer down the road. “Many times they’re driving through…
ZANESVILLE, OH – August is Overdose Awareness Month and to help highlight that, a local health organization is gearing up for a night of family fun and education. The Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department is getting ready to host their second annual Community Education and Awareness Family Fun Night on Monday August 25th. Monica Batteiger, the Family Advocate at the Health…
ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’re stuck on finding your next new read, the Muskingum County Library System has you covered. On the home page of the library’s website, you’ll find the “What to Read Next” banner that will take you to the many resources to help you find your next favorite book. Heather Phillips, the Adult Services Manager, says one…
Zanesville, OH- One of the more exciting parts of going back to school for students can be finding the perfect, new back pack. When it comes to choosing a backpack, most students are likely concerned with the latest trends and styles. But doctors recommend that parents take more than just those factors into consideration when settling on the right backpack….
BOYS SOCCER RIVER VIEW – 1 TRI-VALLEY – 1 MAYSVILLE – 1 SHERIDAN – 0 PHILO – 3 COSHOCTON – 2 MORGAN – 14 NEW LEXINGTON – 0 BISHOP HARTLEY – 7 NEWARK – 0 UNION LOCAL – 1 CAMBRIDGE – 0 GIRLS SOCCER PHILO – 5 COSHOCTON – 3 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SHERIDAN – 3 COSHOCTON – 0…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This weeks Dog of the Week is full of youthful puppy energy. Doug McQuaid tells us all about Mowgli. A seven-month-old shepherd terrier mix who’s eager to play and learn. “So you know what we do with pups. We have to work with them a little bit but they end up being great dogs. Already neutered, seems…
NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – A project in Perry County will be ready for the public in October after more than two years of work. The Perry County Courthouse has been closed since June 2023 to make major repairs to walls, stairs, and the roof which had been leaking. As Perry County Commissioner Ben Carpenter points out, the new roof proudly…
COSHOCTON, OH – A Peer Center is getting ready to host a conference focused on helping women learn essential self defense techniques. Lemon-Aid Outreach will be hosting a Women’s Self Defense Conference on Sunday, August 24th at 1 and 3PM at the Coshocton Village Inn and Suites. Larry Monroy, the Director of Peer Services, says this is a peer led…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Back to school time has arrived and so has the need for motorists to acknowledge school bus safety. Ohio State Highway Patrol Zanesville Post Commander Lieutenant Kristi Mistovich advised motorists to plan for extended commute times and also provided a few tips to keep in mind when dealing with school bus traffic. “As we go into the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Muskingum County History is inviting the community to step back in time with two special events at Ohio University Zanesville, all part of the ongoing Muskingum 250 initiative. The first event will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Herrold Hall. Guests can explore their family roots during a genealogy program. The…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – In the state of Ohio, one in four children are involved in the Child Support Program which is why August is recognized as Child Support Awareness Month. WHIZ spoke to the Perry and Muskingum County Job and Family Services Departments (JFS) to discuss the impact it has on the local level and get advice for parents who…
PHILO, Ohio – Water is a necessity that many rural residents lack because their wells cannot produce the volumes needed to support their households. Such was the case for several families in Harrison and Brush Creek Townships until Ohio’s 12th District U.S. House of Representatives Office was able to help secure a $1.75 Million dollar federal grant that provided the…
