ZANESVILLE, OH–Maysville is ready to take on the competition at the state finals this Friday at the University of Dayton, and the excitement is here throughout the community. WHIZ reporter Aniyah Hart has gathered heartfelt messages of encouragement from local supporters, including the South Zanesville Fire Department, EagleSticks Golf Club, and many more. The Maysville community is rallying behind their…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This week’s Pet of the Week may be timid but he’s not letting that stop him from finding his forever home. Meet Caldwell! He’s a one-year-old husky/shepherd mix, who’s up to date on his vaccines, neutered, and is eagerly awaiting to be adopted. April Gibson, the executive director of the Animal Shelter Society, said Caldwell came in…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A woman from Missouri and her two goats are making their way to Washington D.C. with a goal to regain guardianship of her husband. Beverly Shaw, accompanied by her and her husband David’s emotional support goats, are traveling across the U.S. to bring awareness to what she calls medical kidnapping. Shaw said her husband got sick a…
ZANESVILLE, OH –The excitement is building as the basketball madness heats up. Whether you’re cheering for your team or just following your bracket, The Barn has everything you need to catch the action. As March Madness sweeps the nation, basketball fans are tuning in to watch the NCAA tournament, where 68 college teams compete for the national championship. The Barn…
ZANESVILLE, OH The softball team at West Muskingum is ready to take the diamond once more, with a new season on the way, as the Lady Tornadoes are looking to regain their league title. But that begins off the diamond. “We work really hard on developing our culture within our team. So far so good. But, but that’s things to…
ZANESVILLE, OH – School spirit was alive and well at Maysville Elementary. To celebrate the boys basketball team’s return to the OHSAA State Championship, the Elementary and High Schools hosted pep rallies featuring music from the band and performances by the cheerleaders. Dave Brown, the head boys basketball coach, said it’s been amazing to see all of the support for…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This week’s K9 Adoption Center Pet of the Week is Woofgang. This seven-month-old pup may be a little shy at first, but once he warms up, he’s full of love, energy, and tail wags. Woofgang was abandoned at a young age, but he hasn’t let that dim his playful spirit. He’s great with kids, friendly with other…
ZANESVILLE, OH –Major renovations are set to begin at Secrest Auditorium. Plans for these renovations have been in the works for years, and now, they’re finally becoming a reality. The Friends of Secrest organization was established about five years ago to help secure funding and support necessary improvements to the auditorium. “Construction is gonna begin this week,” said Cole Ryan…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local legend in the 4-H community is being celebrated for a lifetime of dedication. At 93 years old, Dorothy Montgomery has spent more than seven decades helping young people learn and grow through 4-H. Dorothy’s decades of service were recently recognized at the Ohio 4-H Volunteer Recognition Luncheon during the Ohio 4-H Conference in Columbus. She…
SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OH Back in the state championship game yet again, Maysville basketball is coming synonymous with postseason success. While Juniors Gator Nichols and Jordyn Watson have been on this stage before, the rest of the Panthers are experiencing the bright lights for the very first time. “Yeah, you know, I think we’ve got seven or eight guys that can…
COSHOCTON, OH –Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments association or OMEGA held their annual report meeting Tuesday. OMEGA is a local development district council of governments serving a 10-county, 12-city region. They work in tandem with state and federal funding agencies to connect communities to essential resources for state and federal grant funding, infrastructure projects, and more. “This is our annual membership meeting,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The statewide testing of tornado sirens is set to start Wednesday. Jeff Jadwin, the Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director, said the statewide test will begin at 9:50AM and then will sound every Wednesday until we’re out of the severe weather season. He said starting on Wednesday March 26th, Muskingum County will resume the weekly testing of…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The third Wednesday of the third month is recognized nationally as Small Business Development Center Day. Zanesville Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce President Dana Matz Explained what Small Business Development Centers are and how they can benefit small business owners by guiding them through different perspectives. “We are very fortunate, we have a good partnership with a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The American Red Cross assists natural disaster survivors from coast to coast as well as victims, who experience tragedy right here in our hometown. American Red Cross of Central and Southern Ohio Regional Communications Manager Don Hawkins shared how next Wednesday, March 26th, is designated as Red Cross Giving Day. “It’s the 11th annual Red Cross…
Zanesville, OH- It’s late March and that means one thing. Baseball is back. It’s less than a week until opening day and the Zanesville Blue Devils have the community and head coach Jason Smith excited for the 2025 season. There’s a buzz in the air for Zanesville baseball and Coach Smith understands the importance of wins, but he wants his players…
ZANESVILLE,OH – A Morgan County Business woman is throwing her hat in the ring to be Ohio’s next Governor. Heather Hill was born and raised in Morgan County, where she had dreams of making the place she grew up better. Hill said one of the things that prompted her to want to run for governor was the loss of two…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties offer several programs throughout the year that benefit area residents. United Way of MPM CEO Tracey Ballas announced that people have until Saturday, April 12th, to dial 2-1-1 and register for their free tax preparation service. “We have served over 260 households thus far and that has generated…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Library System provides educational opportunities that are specially catered to area homeschoolers. MCLS Youth Services Librarian Elayna Glover talked about the library’s homeschoolers program and announced an upcoming event that will highlight female artists as a part of Women’s History Month. “We are excited to offer different programming just for our homeschool families that…
It’s a bird that goes by many different names, Timberdoodle, Bog Snipe or Night Partridge, but whatever the name, the American Woodcock is making itself known in the skies of Southeastern Ohio. WHIZ’s Nichole Hannahs caught up with the Perry County Parks District for more about this strange bird. Categories: Local News, Top Stories
SPRINGFIELD, OH It is March, isn’t it? What would March be if not a little drama on the basketball court. The Division IV state semifinal between Maysville and Wyoming did not disappoint from Wittenberg University in Springfield. A foul-filled first quarter saw the Cowboys race out to an 11-8 lead after eight minutes of play. While star point guard Gator…
ZANESVILLE, OH – With severe weather predicted for our area this weekend, the Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency wants to make sure you’re prepared. Jeff Jadwin, the Muskingum County EMA Director, recommends putting a go bag together with your family as well as practicing escape drills before the bad weather hits. In the go bags he suggests packing extra clothes,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. To help shed more light on this topic, the Muskingum County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted their second annual March for Inclusion next to the Courthouse. Jenna Conaway, the Board of DD’s Public Relations and Community Outreach Coordinator, said the purpose behind the march was to show that even though a…
ZANESVILLE, OH –The Animal Shelter Society is expressing its gratitude to the community for making this year’s Yappy Hour a huge success. The annual fundraiser, now in its ninth year, helps support the shelter’s mission of caring for and rehoming animals. Organizers say this year’s event exceeded expectations, selling out sponsorships and bringing in strong community support. “Last Thursday was…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A new opportunity is rolling into town bringing job training and community connection along with it. The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation to purchase and operate a food truck for the MVESC Adult Success Program. The food truck will be operated by…
