Local Agency Addresses Commissioners

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Muskingum County has several agencies that oversee the many needs required by its residents.  Monday, the Muskingum County Commissioners met with Adult and Child Protective Services Executive Director Candy Emmert to hear details on how the agency is serving the community.  “We shared some of the information about our agency and some of the numbers that we’re…

Winter Driving Symposium

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Library System routinely holds events that encourage literacy by focusing on timely and relevant topics. Marketing and Community Relations Director Sean Fennell announced an upcoming event that will detail winter driving safety. “We have a very timely program for everyone,” Fennell said. “With all of the snow that we just had and quite…

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Saturday, January 11th)

BOYS BASKETBALL JOHN GLENN – 68 SHERIDAN – 52 ROSECRANS – 48 WEST MUSKINGUM – 69 NEWARK CATHOLIC – 27 HEATH – 50 ZANESVILLE – 53 LICKING VALLEY – 48 GRANVILLE – 49 MT. VERNON – 44 UTICA – 28 LAKEWOOD – 50   GIRLS BASKETBALL JOHN GLENN – 31 SHERIDAN – 53   WRESTLING BOBBY DOUGLAS INVITATIONAL (BRIDGEPORT) 1st…

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Friday, January 10th)

BOYS BASKETBALL WEST MUSKINGUM – 63 MAYSVILLE – 86 MEADOWBROOK – 45 CROOKSVILLE – 65   GIRLS BASKETBALL NEWARK CATHOLIC – 46 HEATH – 25 MT. VERNON – 39 GRANVILLE – 57 Categories: Local Sports Tags: Boys Basketball, Crooksville Ceramics, Fink’s Full Court Press, girls basketball, Granville Blue Aces, Heath Bulldogs, Maysville Panthers, Meadowbrook Colts, Newark Catholic Green Wave, West…

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Wednesday, January 8th)

BOYS BASKETBALL LIBERTY UNION – 70 CROOKSVILLE – 49 LAKEWOOD – 24 ZANESVILLE – 59 HEATH – 37 LICKING VALLEY – 44 NORTHRIDGE – 40 GRANVILLE – 58 NEWARK CATHOLIC – 45 MT. VERNON – 65   GIRLS BASKETBALL TRI-VALLEY – 36 JOHN GLENN – 33 (OT) SHERIDAN – 48 PHILO – 24 CROOKSVILLE – 35 NEW LEXINGTON – 43 MORGAN…

Meet Tessie! This Week’s Dog of the Week

ZANESVILLE, OH – This week’s Dog of the Week wants to be everyone’s best friend. Meet Tessie! Tessie is a 4-year-old terrier mix who’s spayed, heartworm negative, and is searching for her forever family. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer at the Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center, said that Tessie loves to get affection as much as she loves to give affection….

Alzheimer’s Association Shares Warning Signs and Support

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Center for Seniors welcomed the Alzheimer’s Association today for a presentation on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s. The free event highlighted how Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect memory, thinking, and behavior. Attendees learned how to approach loved ones with memory concerns, the importance of early detection, and how to spot the signs of…

Nominations are Open for the 37th Annual Women of Achievement Award

ZANESVILLE, OH—Nominations are now open for the Women of Achievement program. This is the 37th year for the annual awards event hosted by the Muskingum County Family YMCA. The program aims to recognize the ways women continue to contribute to the Muskingum community. “So, we’re looking for nominations,” said committee member Heather Sands-Davis. “The nomination deadline is quickly approaching, January…

Simple Steps to Prevent Illness This Flu and COVID Season

ZANESVILLE, OH – Cold, flu, and COVID-19 season is here, and officials say hospitalizations are on the rise. Since mid-December, about 20 people have been hospitalized locally due to respiratory illnesses. This rise is a reminder to take steps to protect yourself and others. Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department Medical Director, Jack Butterfield, provided some tips on how to prevent…

LOCAL BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD (Tuesday, January 7th)

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOHN GLENN – 65 TRI-VALLEY – 60 COSHOCTON – 65 MEADOWBROOK – 44 RIVER VIEW – 46 WEST MUSKINGUM – 68 CONOTTON VALLEY – 32 BUCKEYE TRAIL – 38 UNION LOCAL – 37 CAMBRIDGE – 58 RIDGEWOOD – 55 GARAWAY – 64 CALDWELL – 74 SHADYSIDE – 29   GIRLS BASKETBALL: ZANESVILLE – 45 LAKEWOOD – 57 DUBLIN…

A Muskingum County Resident Awarded $50,000—Could You Be Next?

ZANESVILLE, OH—This week, the Muskingum County community is celebrating the contributions of extraordinary individuals through the Make Muskingum Home Scholarship. This program, a partnership between the Muskingum County Community Foundation and the J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation, recognizes the hard work and dedication of local leaders who are making a lasting impact. The Make Muskingum Home Scholarship Program is…

Stay Safe While Shoveling Snow: Health Department Tips

ZANESVILLE, OH – The snow we got this past weekend has left our driveways and sidewalks covered, but as you grab your shovel, remember to put safety first. While shoveling snow may seem like a simple task, the health department warns that is can lead to injuries such as back, shoulder, or arm strains, and for those with underlying conditions,…

Updates on the Remodel of the John McIntire Library

ZANESVILLE, OH – The highly anticipated remodel of the John McIntire Library is well under way. Construction workers from Paul Construction Company have been hard at work, demolishing the old to make way for the new and exciting improvements. Stacey Russell, the Executive Director of the Muskingum County Library System, said it’s been an interesting experience to see all of…

New Year, New Opportunity to Start Your College Journey

ZANESVILLE, OH – The New Year is a time for new adventures and experiences. Which means it’s the perfect time for prospective college students to get out and tour the school they’d like to attend. Heather Sands, the Manager of Campus Communications and External Relations with Ohio University Zanesville, said with the start of the Spring semester just a week…

BBB Warns of Winter Weather Scams

ZANESVILLE, OH – With the first snowstorm of the year on our doorsteps, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on alert. The BBB says when the snow begins to fall is when problematic companies and scammers come out and try to capitalize on the situation. Lee Anne Lanigan, the Director of Investigations with the BBB of Central…

Cold Temperatures a Problem for Snow Removal

Muskingum Co-  We’re expecting to see an end to the snowfall Monday evening. For the Ohio Department of Transportation, crews continue the work of snow removal. ODOT crews have been keeping an eye of the winter storm since last week and actually began treating and snow removal with Friday’s winter weather. ODOT said that this storm was problematic for two…

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Saturday, January 4th)

Local Basketball, Wrestling, and Swimming Results!

BOYS BASKETBALL JOHN GLENN – 68 GARAWAY – 41 RIVER VIEW – 53 STEUBENVILLE – 92 ZANESVILLE – 50 MAYSVILLE – 71 WEST MUSKINGUM – 39 HEATH – 57 SHERIDAN – 48 NORTHRIDGE – 52 NEWARK – 66 MT. VERNON – 52 LICKING VALLEY – 61 RIDGEWOOD – 58 (OT) ROSECRANS – 66 GROVE CITY CHRISTIAN – 65 SHENANDOAH –…

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Friday, January 3rd)

BOYS BASKETBALL LICKING VALLEY – 78 SHERIDAN – 56 ZANESVILLE – 61 PHILO – 42 TRI-VALLEY – 39 UPPER ARLINGTON – 71 NEW LEXINGTON – 60 NELSONVILLE-YORK – 42 CROOKSVILLE – 49 MORGAN – 65 MEADOWBROOK – 52 WEST HOLMES – 39 BUCKEYE TRAIL – 45 EAST CANTON – 43 TREE OF LIFE CHRISTIAN – 55 GRANVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY –…

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Thursday, January 2nd)

BOYS BASKETBALL HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY – 46 WEST MUSKINGUM – 69 CALDWELL – 55 FORT FRYE – 38   GIRLS BASKETBALL FORT FRYE – 59 NEW LEXINGTON – 32 JOHN GLENN – 40 NEW PHILADELPHIA – 53 ST. CLAIRSVILLE – 31 CAMBRIDGE – 64 MALVERN – 31 RIDGEWOOD – 59 Categories: Local Sports Tags: Boys Basketball, Caldwell Redskins, Cambridge Bobcats,…

Muskingum County Commissioner Crooks Retires

ZANESVILLE, OH – Muskingum County Commissioner Mollie Crooks is retiring from politics. Thursday, Jan. 2nd 2025, marked the end of Crooks’ 8 years behind the commissioner’s desk. She said it’s been an honor and a privilege to serve Muskingum County and hopes more young women follow in her footsteps. Crooks said she originally wasn’t interested in politics but knew she…

A Look Ahead for The Animal Shelter Society in 2025

ZANESVILLE, OH –The Animal Shelter Society had a successful 2024 Now that the holiday rush is nearing its end, pet adoptions are back in full swing. Due to the rise of people purchasing pets as gifts for their loved ones, the animal shelter society took the time to combat that and focus on non-adoption related topics the past few months….

Kick Off the New Year with a Winter Hike

ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’re looking for a refreshing way to kick off the new year why not try taking a hike. Their first hike of 2025 is this Saturday, January 4th, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The hiking group will explore the scenic trails of Blue Rock State Park. Winter is a great time to experience the quiet…