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…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Red Cross is partnering up with local Fire Departments to install smoke detectors this week. As a part of their Sound the Alarm Campaign, members of the Red Cross will be joined by members of the Washington Township Fire Department on Friday as they go door to door and install smoke detectors. Doug Marston, the Community…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Library System is getting ready for a program geared towards helping homeowners with home repairs. On Friday, August 22nd the Library will be partnering up with Home Repair and Care Training Centers for two programs focused on different projects within your home. Ro Sassen, the Adult Services Librarian, says the first program will be…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio plays a key role in national politics and federal legislation dictates how local agencies get things done. Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz has had a working relationship with U.S. Senator Jon Husted from when he was Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor and now he endorses Husted’s 2026 senate campaign against Democratic Challenger Sherrod Brown. “Senator Husted and I…
NEWARK, OH – We know that we are only going to have this sunny warm weather for so long, and even with the incredible heat outside, we still have to take full advantage of it! You don’t have to tell girls volleyball athletes that, as they took the courts outdoors at White Field in Newark. The “Showdown at Sundown” event…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Down on Blue Avenue, Zanesville High School is doing everything it can to strength its athletic programs. Zanesville officially cut the ribbon to unveil its new $250,000 athletic performance center as the school is trying to build excitement about lifting and weight building. This is the school’s third weight room, joining the one in the brand new…
HOCKING HILLS, OH – Hocking Hills is getting ready to travel back in time to the Medieval Times. On August 23rd and 24th at the Hocking County Fairgrounds will be the Hocking Hills Medieval Festival. Kevin Knight, the Founder of the Medieval Festival, says the idea for an event like this came to him and his wife about three years…
BYESVILLE, OH – A festival full of history and family fun is returning to Byesville. From August 22nd until August 24th, the Village of Byesville will be hosting the Jonathan Bye Days Festival to honor the legacy of their founder. May of the Village of Byesville, Jay Jackson, says they’ve hosted this event for a long time but the Pandemic…
Owner of PATRIOTS Companies, J.P. Marshall celebrates the company’s new Minority Business Enterprise certification.ZANESVILLE, Ohio – PATRIOT Companies in Zanesville has just landed an important certification. After J.P. Marshall started his company in 2011 and expanded it to a 105,000 square foot facility, PATRIOT Companies celebrated a new Minority Business Enterprise Certification. This certification helps this fabrication, construction, and machining…
Vice president of the Muskingum County Cattleman’s Association, James McDonald at the 179th Muskingum County Fair.ZANESVILLE, Ohio – There’s only a little time left to go out and visit the 179th Muskingum County Fair but there’s one food stand that deserves a shoutout. The Muskingum County Cattlemen’s Association is a long time staple at the Muskingum County fair serving burgers,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – For some, the annual fair is about food, rides, and games but for others it’s a chance to show off a year’s worth of hard work. James McCandlish, a 4 H member, says he’s been working with and showing rabbits at the fair for a number of years now. He says this year he’s taken on a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local political group came together to discuss the ongoing debates around property taxes in Ohio. Wednesday night’s meeting is just one of several held by a political group called the Zanesville Patriots. The group meets monthly to discuss various political topics in hopes that people take more direct action in their community. “It’s only a small…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Those who have attended the Muskingum county fair this week may have noticed new improvements by the back gate. The restroom at the back gate of the fairgrounds has been completely rebuilt from the ground up in an effort to become more handicap accessible. The asphalt has also been paved in the area to make accessing the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Mosquito season has taken a turn with West Nile Virus confirmed in Muskingum County. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the virus in mosquitoes collected from traps on Manns Fork Road in Duncan Falls and Cass Street in Dresden. As of now, no human cases have been reported in Muskingum County. Most people infected with West Nile…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — The Muskingum County Fair is in full swing, bringing together rides, games, and plenty of fair food for its 179th year. Visitors can enjoy everything from carnival thrills to funnel cakes, lemonade, and livestock shows throughout the week. Fairgoers say the best part of the event is the atmosphere. “My favorite part is probably being here with…
NEW LEXINGTON, OH – The Perry County Housing Coalition is working to stop homelessness in the area, but sometimes, you just need some help. That is where the Joe Burrow Foundation comes in, along with Burrow’s parents, raising money for the homeless in Perry County. Homelessness in Perry County is a growing problem. In 2020, records say that there was…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The countdown is officially on to the 2025 high school football season, and what better way to mark it than with the annual ‘Countdown to Kickoff’ event? It’s always a fun time at ‘The Barn’ in Zanesville when local coaches from all over come to preview their team’s seasons. There were nine coaches in total in attendance…
ZANESVILLE, OH – One local woman has a new lease on life with a new set of hearing aids. Joy Ryan, better known as Grandma Joy, has been traveling the world with her grandson Brad and so far she’s been to 5 of the 7 continents and visited all 63 national parks. She was having fun with her grandson but…
ZANESVILLE, OH -This week’s Dog of the Week is a gentle giant. Meet Duffy! He’s a 2-year-old terrier mix who’s neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, and is ready for his forever family. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer at the K-9 Adoption Center, says Duffy is dog friendly and does well with everyone he meets but due to his age…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A major thermoplastics manufacturer celebrates 75 years of business with it’s Zanesville plant also celebrating 25 years. Plaskolite celebrates these two major milestones on August 19 and 20 with special meals and gifts for the employees who have played a role in the company’s success and growth. One such employee is the Zanesville plant’s manager, Brady Smith,…
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Crew made their way over to ‘COSI in Columbus’ on Wednesday evening and they weren’t alone. The Crew’s best were joined by thousands of season ticket holders who descended on the museum for a meet and greet with their favorite players. The team created everlasting memories for all fans involved in downtown Columbus, especially the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The high school football season is right around the corner, and in fact, it’s just over a week until first kick for local teams. To help kick off the season, we have our annual ‘Countdown to Kickoff’ event coming up before you even know it. And we have that special event over at ‘The Barn’ on Linden…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Each county in Ohio holds an agricultural exposition each year that draws the community together to celebrate its rural culture and the local sheriff’s office always plays an integral role at the Muskingum County Fair. Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz, who is widely known by community members on a first name basis, is tasked with the responsibility…
