ZANESVILLE, OH- The City of Zanesville is teaming up with local organizations to help fight hunger in Muskingum County. Two community food drives are set to take place this week and next to support families in need ahead of the holiday season. The city, along with the Muskingum County Hunger Network and Riesbeck’s, will host the first food drive this Friday…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Board of Elections Office closed Monday to set up voting equipment across the county’s 22 polling locations. The office will not be open for voting on Tuesday but will be accepting mail-in ballots through their drop box. Muskingum County Board of Elections Specialist Cheryl West shares some last minute pointers that will help to make Tuesday’s…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Many avid readers have trouble finding what book they would like to read next. Muskingum County Library System provides an online service to their readers that suggests which books are available that best match their interests. “NoveList has been one of our little, hidden resources. We use it a lot for reading recommendations. If you fill out…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A beloved blanket drive is returning to help warm up those less fortunate in our community. The 31st Good Samaritan Blanket Drive kicked off on Monday and runs until the end of the Month. Carol Kohler, the President of the Good Samaritan Alumni, said former students should’ve received a mailer with a QR code to make a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Winter weather can strike at a moments notice and each fall, the Ohio Department of Transportation prepares for the task of keeping Ohio’s motorists safe during inclement weather events. ODOT District 5 Public Information Officer Chas Cosgrave explains some of the procedures ODOT crews all across the state take to ensure they’re prepared and their equipment is…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle accident on County Road 604 (Richards Road) in Zanesville. The accident happened around 3:00 PM Wednesday in front of Mid-East Career and Technology Centers. According to the Zanesville Post, 65-year-old Michael Paul of Zanesville was driving a 2025 Ford F-150 southbound on CR 604. Authorities said Paul’s vehicle traveled left…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This week’s Dog of the Week isn’t creepy or kooky, but she does love to get spooky. Meet Wednesday! She’s a 2-year-old terrier mix who’s spayed, keeps a clean kennel, and is looking for her forever home. Doug McQuaid, a volunteer at the K-9 Adoption Center, says Wednesday came to them as a stray but is kid…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – High interest rates make small business loans difficult to take on but a new program is offering Ohio small business owners some relief. Buckeye Business Advantage is a new program from the Ohio Treasurers Office that will allow Ohio businesses with 150 employees or fewer to reduce the interest rate on business loans by 3%. This would…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is inviting the community to two fun events coming up next week. The Oaks will host an open house on Wednesday, November 5th from 4 to 6 p.m., with the ribbon-cutting ceremony starting at 4. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, refreshing spritzers, gourmet appetizers, and more while touring the facility. “At…
ZANESVILLE, OH- A new medical training partnership is bringing third and fourth year students from Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine to Zanesville and Cambridge for hands-on rotations in local clinics, hospitals, and emergency rooms. The program launched in July and links the college with Muskingum Valley Health Centers, OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center, and the Physicians Group of Southeastern…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Veterans Day is a 100-year-old-plus tradition that commemorates the efforts American soldiers made to end the Great World War. Once again, despite all the construction, the City of Zanesville will celebrate the occasion with a downtown parade and Event Chairman Brent Mirgon says there’s still time for people to enter. “So the Veterans Day parade is scheduled…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Renner Theatre in downtown Zanesville is presenting The Night of One Acts for one night only. The Junior Theatre Committee has produced two one-act plays which is set to take the stage on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. For $20 you get to see “Alicia in Wonderland Inc.” which is co-directed by Hayden Weck and…
ZANESVILLVE, OH – WHIZ continues its tradition of honoring local heroes through the Military Salute. On October 28th, we took a moment to recognize another veteran for his years of dedication and service to our country. James Nesbitt served 10 years in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was stationed at Andrews Air Force…
ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’re looking for a fun and spooky way to give back this Halloween season, the Colony Square Mall is the place to be. The mall is teaming up with the Muskingum County Hunger Network for the annual Say Boo to Hunger event, happening October 30th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Families are invited to wear their…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Twilight Zone was a popular television show in the 1960s that twisted thought provoking tales with reality. Ohio Author Mark Dawidziak will appear Wednesday evening at Ohio University Zanesville’s Elson Hall to share a humorous take on some of life’s most useful lessons that he learned in the Twilight Zone. “One of the teasers he gave…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Bethel Community Center is getting ready to host a resource fair geared towards senior citizens. On Saturday, Nov. 1st, from 9AM until Noon, community members are invited to come down to the Center to see what different resources might be available. Kathy Campbell, the Program Coordinator at Bethel, said that nearly one fourth of the residents here…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new daycare facility into the community that specializes in addressing behavioral issues before they become public school problems. The Purple Elephant Learning Center Preschool and Pre-K Teacher Jamie Block explained what sets their childcare services apart from other programs throughout Zanesville. “We offer smaller class sizes to help…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Library System is always looking into cutting edge trends that help improve literacy. As digital technology expands, so do the opportunities for individuals to get a more personalized educational experience. “Brainfuse/HelpNow is an incredible service that we’d like to talk about around this time because school is starting to really pick up pace and…
ZANESVILLE, OH- As clocks fall back an hour this Sunday for the end of daylight-saving time, fire officials say it’s also a good reminder to check something even more important, your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Zanesville Fire Department says when you change your clocks, it’s a perfect time to change the batteries in all your smoke and carbon…
ZANESVILLE, OH – PAWS of Muskingum County is gearing up for their annual holiday auction. On Nov. 1st from 11AM until 3PM at the Welcome Center in Downtown Zanesville, community members will have the chance to look through 100 items to bid on as well as participate in a silent auction and 50/50 drawing. Tammy Jones, Director of Fundraising, says…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville High School Devilette Holiday Craft Bazaar is now being named the Paulette Young Holiday Bazaar to honor the many years of dedication she provided for generations of Devilette dancers. The event has become an annual tradition that helps fund the Zanesville High School Devilette dance team and will take place Saturday from 9 to 3…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This Saturday will serve as a great day to clean out your medicine cabinet for the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day. The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department to offer two locations to drop off prescription drugs for safe and proper disposal on. “It’s important the the community knows…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Kroger on Maple Avenue now has local artwork on display to greet customers into the store. A large print of Mary Ann Bucci’s Y-bridge painting is on display in front entrance of the grocery store with a framed caption below discussing the history and creation of the artwork that Bucci made in 1998. “Thank you…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Animal Shelter Society in Zanesville is finishing October strong and starting November stronger. The first update from the shelter is that celebrations for the 25th anniversary for We Lov Pets is still in full swing. In honor of the pet supply stores big birthday, the animal shelter is offering reduced adoption costs on cats. “So our…
