ZANESVILLE, OH – A local non-profit is getting ready to host a day of pet education for the whole family. On Saturday, June 13th, from 10AM until 2PM at First Christian Church, PAWS of Muskingum County will be hosting a Pet Camp for children aged 5 to 10. Tammy Jones, the Director of Fundraising with PAWS, says kids will learn…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Muskingum County students were awarded $10,000 scholarships to pursue higher education. The Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF) celebrated eight recipients of the John and Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship on Thursday. Trent Pines is a nephew of the Dorrs and the scholarship committee chair. Pines says he almost gets as excited as the students when it comes to…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Once again, the Red Cross is asking the community to roll up their sleeves to help save lives. The American Red Cross is continuing to encourage blood donations as supplies remain in constant need. Officials say every donation can help patients facing emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, and more. “We always see a drop in blood during the…
As more people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, it serves as a good reminder for trail walkers and gardeners alike to brush up on how to spot poison ivy and avoid confusing it with harmless lookalike plants. In this month’s Perry County Parks Segment, Naturalist Jessie Bennett and WHIZ’s Mary Behanna identify what’s safe and what you should…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Animal Shelter Society’s Pet of the Week is a young pup with a whole lot of energy. Meet Chomper! He is a 7-month-old chocolate lab mix who’s neutered, up to date on his vaccines, and is eagerly awaiting his forever family. April Gibson, the Executive Director of the Shelter, says due to Chomper’s age and…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to make safety a priority before hitting the road. The Zanesville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is sharing Memorial Day travel safety tips ahead of the holiday weekend. Troopers are encouraging drivers to…
COLUMBUS, Ohio – While visiting cemeteries during the Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio Department of Commerce is asking Ohioans to keep an eye out for safety and maintenance concerns. The department’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing oversees more than 4,100 cemeteries in Ohio. The division is asking visitors to report any concerns while they pay tribute to those…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Local law enforcement agencies came together today to host an event for the community about helping protect older loved ones from fraud or scams. Members from the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office, the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, as well the Zanesville Police Department met with members of the community at the Center in downtown Zanesville for a free…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This week’s dog of the week is on a weight loss journey and is already 14 pounds down! Meet Sally! She’s a 6-year-old terrier who is spayed, house-trained and gentle. She can be shy at first but according to K-9 Adoption Center volunteer Doug McQuaid, she warms up pretty quickly. “She’d probably do best with older children…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority is continuing to focus on the future of business growth across our area. The Port Authority held its monthly meeting today, where members discussed ongoing marketing efforts and the recent redesign of the organization’s website. Officials say the updated site was created to make it easier for businesses and community members to…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A high-ranking member of the Federal Reserve visited Zanesville on Tuesday to understand our local economy. Beth Hammack is the president and CEO of the Reserve Bank of Cleveland, which oversees one of the 12 Federal Reserve districts. As someone who will be voting on interest rates in June, she visited AMG Vanadium to discuss how things…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Excitement is building throughout the community in anticipation of tournament style basketball returning to Zanesville. Local businesses and organizations are stepping up to secure their sponsorship visibility and Zanesville Gus Macker Committee’s Executive Director Dominique Proctor says sponsorship opportunities are still available. “Right now we have only one Official Sponsorship at the $3,000 dollar level left,” Proctor…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The freedom we often take for granted has been provided by soldiers who have experienced less than desirable circumstances. Zanesville First Church of the Nazarene Associate Pastor Jim Lanning shared how his congregation will be holding a Memorial Day themed Cookout for military veterans and their families. “We have many veterans in our church. And I’ve done…
FRAZYSBURG, Ohio – The Muskingum County Ohio Means Jobs Office and WHIZ have partnered up for a new monthly segment called Muskingum County’s Help Wanted. The first of this series is with the Ridge Corporation. Just outside of Frazysburg are two facilities of the Ridge Corporation. The Pataskala-based corporation specializes in manufacturing thermoplastic composite laminants “Basically, we’re building panels. We’re…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The pathway for Zane State College students to gain a bachelor’s degree just got a little simpler after today’s signing ceremony. Presidents from Zane State, Washington State College, and Capital University met at the Advanced Science & Technology Center on Zane State’s campus to sign an articulation agreement. This agreement gives Zane State and Washington State graduates…
ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s time to dig into a new book! The Muskingum County Library System is inviting the community to “Unearth a Story” during this year’s summer reading program. This year’s summer reading theme is Unearth a Story, and readers of all ages are invited to join the fun. To celebrate, the Muskingum County Library System is hosting a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Each spring a local healthcare provider aims to improve the lives of respiratory patients by offering free air conditioners. Rambo Memorial Health Center in conjunction with Muskingum Respiratory Care Association are providing 150 air conditioners, first come first served to qualified Muskingum County residents. “So our air conditioners are window units,” Bell said. “They are 5,000 BTU…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A group of Zanesville residents display a little extra pride in their community by incorporating a touch of flair throughout the downtown. Muskingum Valley Garden Society Irrigation Specialist Darlene Turner explained how the downtown beautification efforts began and how each year, they continue to expand. “The irrigated plants are on Fifth Street from the Welcome Center clear…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce held it’s first golf outing of the year today. Zanesville County Club saw 27 teams take to the green today after enjoying a lunch buffet. According to Dana Matz, the chamber president, this event is a great fundraiser but also an opportunity for local businesses. “It’s wonderful. We view these as…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner and the Muskingum County Fair is hosting a standalone rodeo for the first time in years. Muskingum County Agricultural Society President Jerry Miller talked about the event and shared what spectators can anticipate. “We’re going to have your standard bull riding and barrel racing but we’re also having mutton…
MCARTHUR, Ohio – The state of Ohio has an annual tradition to celebrate Ohio’s inland fishing that continued today with the Governor’s Inland Fish Ohio Day. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) held the 7th annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Hope Lake State Park. ODNR Director Mary Mertz says the event is a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Now that the the primary election is over and the candidates are set, Zanesville is starting to become a campaign stop for people like former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown. The Democratic candidate in the race for U.S. Senate visited Taste of Ohio, Wine, Bourbon, and Beer on Friday to talk to voters about the upcoming election. Brown…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Helen Purcell Home has a New Executive Director. Missy Miller has worked at Helen Purcell for the last 40 years, working her way up from an aide and is now serving as the Executive Director. She says she’s excited for this new opportunity to be able to continue the long legacy Helen Purcell has created. “It’s…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Hunger Network held their Operation Feed food drive today at the Riesbeck’s Howard Street location. May is a pivotal time of year for area food banks that must be restocked to account for student lunch programs ending at the conclusion of the school year. “We’re here to do a food drive for the Hunger…
