Over 190 Blankets Collected at OUZ Blanket Drive

ZANESVILLE, OH – This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Good Samaritan Blanket Drive at the Ohio University Zanesville campus. The Blanket Drive has collected more than 7,000 blankets and raised 30,000 dollars for heating bills over the past three decades. The OUZ Student Nurse Association is honored to continue this tradition by delivering blankets to Eastside Community Ministry….

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Wednesday, December 4th)

  BOYS BASKETBALL HEATH – 69 MARION FRANKLIN -33 BUCKEYE VALLEY – 55 LICKING VALLEY – 62 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS – 57 NEWARK CATHOLIC – 55 RIDGEWOOD – 49 EAST KNOX – 38   GIRLS BASKETBALL TRI-VALLEY – 38 WEST MUSKINGUM – 34 MAYSVILLE – 18 SHERIDAN – 67 PHILO – 54 MORGAN – 42 JOHN GLENN – 55 RIVER VIEW…

Parks Named Artcoz Artist of the Month

ZANESVILLE, OH – Danielle Parks has been named the ArtCoz Artist of the Month for December. Parks describes her works as elicit with bits of softness and contrast put into each piece. Her calling to art began when she took a ceramics class in high school and after stepping away for a few years she wanted to get back into…

Stone Academy Brings 1850s Holidays to Life

ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’ve ever wondered how Muskingum County residents celebrated Christmas in the 1850s, this weekend is your chance to find out. The Stone Academy, one of two museums operated by the Muskingum County Historical Society, is hosting its annual holiday open house on Sunday, December 8th, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Special exhibits will showcase how homes…

Holiday Decorating Safety

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The holiday season is the festive time of year when people light their homes to share Christmas cheer.  But lost in the eagerness of creating that perfect display are common sense practices that can save the day. South Zanesville Fire Department Chief Russell Taylor has witnessed some of the results that have happened when safety was…

Where’s Brenda: Dutro Toy Drive

Zanesville,OH- What better way to celebrate the holiday season then through helping others. In this Where’s Brenda she tells us about an event that’s helping others, but could also pay off for those giving too.   Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: Dutro, Toy Drive, Where’s Brenda

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Tuesday, December 3rd)

Boys and Girls Basketball Off and Rolling!

BOYS BASKETBALL AMANDA-CLEARCREEK – 31 SHERIDAN – 59 NEW PHILADELPHIA – 66 RIVER VIEW – 36 JOHN GLENN – 62 TUSKY VALLEY – 37 MORGAN – 47 MEADOWBROOK – 52 BLOOM-CARROLL – 68 MAYSVILLE – 82 CHILLICOTHE – 40 NEW LEXINGTON – 54 CAMBRIDGE – 43 INDIAN VALLEY – 53 LAKEWOOD – 35 LANCASTER – 44   GIRLS BASKETBALL MT….

Storybook Christmas 2024

ZANESVILLE, OH – Storybook Christmas festivities begin this week. The annual Christmas Parade hosted by Visit Zanesville will kick off the winter fun. The Storybook Parade will start at 6 pm at Secrest Auditorium. Visit Zanesville Information Specialist Jordin Harmer expressed her excitement for the event(s). “We’re going to have a lot of fun Wednesday night! Santa will be there,…

Decorating Safely for the Holidays

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s that time of year when many people decorate their homes to better embrace the holiday season. But unsafe decoration placements and faulty devices can bring sorrow to what should be a festive occasion. South Zanesville Fire Department Chief Russell Taylor shared some tips that people can use while decorating for the holidays.  “The inside Christmas…

Heartbeats Spreads Love with Grateful Hearts Campaign

ZANESVILLE, OH – December 3rd is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity, and one local organization is giving the community a chance to make a meaningful impact while honoring their loved ones. Heartbeats is holding their annual Grateful Hearts Campaign and is inviting families to honor a loved one through a donation. In return, the families receive a hand-painted…

MCLS to Host Guiding Light Program

NEW CONCORD, OH – The Muskingum County Library System is getting ready to take you to the stars and beyond this holiday season. MCLS will be hosting their program “Guiding Light: The Legend of the Christmas Star” on Friday, Dec. 6th from 4:30 to 5:30PM at the New Concord Branch. Sean Fennell, the Marketing and Community Relations Director, said this…

Countdown to The Festival of Trees Fundraiser

ZANESVILLE, OH – The countdown is on for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The Chamber’s 32nd annual Festival of Trees Auction is set to kick off on Friday, Dec. 6th from 9AM until 6PM. Community businesses and organizations were hard at work getting their trees all ready for the big day. Dana Matz, the…

Donating Deer Through Hunters and Farmers

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio designates the week following Thanksgiving as the annual deer gun hunting season. Many hunters who harvest a deer, take their prize to be butchered into the cuisine of their choice but some hunters donate their venison to help feed the less fortunate. “And we also… that guy that doesn’t want his deer but they shot one….

Downtown Exchange to Host Toy Drive

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The holidays encourage the joys of gratitude and generosity through the spirit of giving. And the Pine Creek Valley Farm Foundation will be holding a toy drive at The Downtown Exchange Saturday to collect toys and donations for children who are in hospitals during the holidays, while giving coloring books and candy canes to the kids attending…

Ohio State, Michigan Handed $100k Fines for Post-Game Melee

ZANESVILLE, OH It was a disappointing and disheartening result in Columbus on Saturday afternoon. Coming in as the heavy favorites to defeat their long-time rivals, the Buckeyes had expectations that the 120th edition of “The Game” would fall in their favor, but that was not to be. The team up north secured its fourth straight victory over the Buckeyes in…

New Lexington Looking to Go Back-to-Back In Boys Basketball

NEW LEXINGTON, OH As the new high school basketball season approaches, the boys at New Lexington are having to play catch-up after most of the team was a little late taking the court. Two thirds of the roster had helmets and pads on not too long ago, and were calling themselves small school division champions on the football field. After…

Thanksgiving at Christ’s Table

ZANESVILLE, OH –As families come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, many in our community are working to ensure no one goes without a meal. Warm plates of Thanksgiving favorites were served up at the annual Christ’s Table. Volunteers prepared and distributed hot meals from turkey and stuffing to pumpkin pie, the pantry is all about creating a sense of community and…

Celebrating 107 Years

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Thanksgiving, while many of us reflect on what we’re grateful for, one Muskingum County woman has an extra special reason to celebrate. At 107 years old, Vivian McCall is marking her milestone birthday as the county’s oldest living resident. McCall is excited for new memories this holiday season as she celebrates with her community. “I am…

Colony Square Mall Ready for Shoppers

Zanesville,OH- The biggest shopping holiday of the year is almost here and the Colony Square Mall is ready to help you check off your holiday shopping list. The mall is kicking off Black Friday with all its stores opening bright and early at 8am. Some will even open earlier. Shoppers can expect great deals from their favorite retailers. “Black Friday…