ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Springtime in Ohio can mean sunshine one minute, darkening skies the next, just before severe winds and torrential rains damage properties and threaten lives. Muskingum County Emergency Management and Department of Homeland Security Director Jeff Jadwin talked about monitoring weather conditions and local stream levels to keep the public informed of the dangers that the weather can…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 is now accepting applications for its annual Paint-the-Plow contest. The community outreach initiative is open to all K-through-12, along with career-tech schools and youth organizations within the seven county territory. “We’re bringing back our annual Paint the Plow program this year and the theme is America 250. So it’s just…
Golf enthusiasts from around the area gathered today at the Zanesville Country Club for the 35th annual ZDGA Golf Show. The event is hosted by the Zanesville District Golf Association, the largest sponsor of amateur golf tournaments in the local area. The organization uses events like the golf show to raise scholarship funds for high school seniors who plan to…
Today, Muskingum University hosted its Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair, an event designed to help seniors in the community learn more about maintaining their health and independence. The event took place inside Caldwell Hall, where a variety of vendors gathered to provide resources and assistance to community members. Attendees were able to visit tables offering information, helpful items, and…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Southeast Ohio is diverse in ecosystems that interact and affect the world we know. Morgan County OSU Extension Educator Sophia Whisman explained the importance of understanding the environment and how little actions can lead to large impacts. “It could be things like protecting species,” Whisman said. “So we could be talking endangered or just regular species. Just…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Emergencies which can severely set you back financially could occur at a moment’s notice. Muskingum County Community Action Outreach Specialist Emily Lichtner talked about the Winter Crisis Program that can help many Ohio residents who are facing energy service disconnection keep their house warm. “So how the Winter Crisis Program works is it runs from November 1st,…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority has taken a major step towards the National Road Business Park project. A special meeting was held for the Port Authority on Wednesday to award a contract to grade, or level, the southern 75 acres of the National Road Business Park property. “This project is a major project for us because it’s…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Commissioners met with Muskingum County 4-H Ambassadors on Thursday to formally recognize 4-H Week. The commissioners met with five ambassadors and the county’s 4-H educator, Jamie McConnell, to formally recognize the weeklong membership drive. The county will fly the 4-H flag outside the courthouse and will light the courthouse green to raise awareness for…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project has named two artists of the month at their Gallery. Bill Baker III and Robert Stonerock are local artists with very different art styles. Baker enjoys depicting nature scenes, birds, as well as lighthouses in his paintings, while Stonerock pulls more from his Pennsylvania-Dutch heritage. “My art style is Pennsylvania-Dutch Barn stars…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Land Reutilization Corporation held its monthly meeting today, with major milestones reached for several projects. The organization better known as the land bank has announced seven demolition bids that were awarded in projects ranging from the various houses to the abandoned Holiday Inn on East Pike. “The former hotel was awarded to Lubergh Incorporated…
SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’re looking for a fun way to support local first responders, and maybe fill your freezer, there’s a raffle in South Zanesville you won’t want to miss. The Amrou Grotto and the South Zanesville Fire Department are teaming up to host a meat raffle on Saturday, March 7th at the Amrou Grotto Prophets Park. Doors…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This week’s dog of the week is a beautiful flower ready for her forever home. Meet Magnolia! She’s a 2-year-old terrier mix who arrived at the Muskingum County Sheriff’s K-9 Adoption Center with a tail injury but is all healed up and ready to move in. While she was healing, volunteers like Doug McQuaid had the chance…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Julie Goodall has been named the ArtCOZ Artist of the Month for March. Goodall is also celebrating a milestone this month as her studio, Julie’s ARTery, is marking 26 years of operation, with 6 of those years at 53 S. 7th Street. Goodall says it’s been wonderful to be named the Artist of the Month but she’s…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Animal Shelter Society is getting ready for their biggest fundraiser of the year. The 10th Annual Yappy Hour will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 5th, from 6 to 8:30 PM at the Zanesville Country Club. April Gibson, the Executive Director of the Animal Shelter Society, says attendees will experience an evening full of food prepared by…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – With daylight saving time around the corner, the Zanesville Fire Department says that it’s also the time to change your batteries in the systems that keep you safe. While you’re changing your clocks this weekend, it’s also recommended to change the batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. This will help ensure that the warning…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local scout troop is making history by opening its doors to even more young people in the community. Boy Scout Troop 128 has announced plans to convert into a co-ed scout troop, allowing both boys and girls ages 11 through 17 to participate together. The change comes as Scouting America expands the Family Troop option nationwide,…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Even though summer break hasn’t started, it’s already time to think about the upcoming school year for your kindergartener. Zanesville City Schools will open online registration to kindergarten students from Monday, March 16, until March 27. After students are registered, they’ll hold a Kindergarten Signing Day at the STEAM Center. “So at this Kindergarten Signing Day, students…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Every two years, 250 local veterans are honored by having their image attached to city light poles. Currently, the Veterans Appreciation Foundation is accepting applications from the public to display their family’s service members on freshly made banners created by Kessler Sign Company, which will be displayed later this spring in the City of Zanesville. “We try…
NEWARK, OH- Mid to late March usually marks the end of maple syrup season. But before it wraps up, WHIZ’s Shylin Costello and Aniyah Hart hit the trails at The Dawes Arboretum to get a behind the scenes look at how maple syrup is collected. Maple syrup season is underway at the Dawes Arboretum in Newark. The process starts by…
ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s a night dedicated to honoring the impact of fathers in our community, and it’s already sold out. ForeverDads will host their annual Tribute to Fatherhood event on March 10th at North Terrace Church of Christ. During the event, five fathers will be formally inducted into the Fatherhood Hall of Fame for the lasting example they’ve set…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – As the world gets more complicated, falling victim to complex schemes often requires specialized help. Ohio University Zanesville held its 4th annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker networking event that offers 20 agencies and organizations an opportunity to discuss the situations they are facing and give the students a more detailed account of the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Downtown Zanesville is home to many businesses that hold public events which help to keep the neighborhood relevant. Quality Care Partners is one of those businesses that will be holding their 3rd Annual Corporate Challenge in May. The unique event was established to promote wellness programs and initiatives. “We basically take over downtown Zanesville with 12 different…
NEW CONCORD, OH – The Muskingum County Library System is getting ready for a party this weekend for the little readers in your life. On Saturday March 7th from 11:30 until 12:30 at the New Concord Branch, there will be a Storybook Forest Costume Party that will feature 4 authors reading various fairytale and children’s books. Scott Glover, the Branch…
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Zanesville District Golf Association is gearing up for its annual Golf Show. It’s a tradition spanning more than 40 years that combines fun on the greens with a mission to support local youth. This year’s event tees off Saturday, March 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Zanesville Country Club. Attendees can expect a putting contest…
