ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony was held today at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 , bringing together law enforcement officers, families, and community members to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony served as a tribute to fallen officers, recognizing both their sacrifices and the lasting impact…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The John McIntire Library in Zanesville re-opened Friday and a month ahead of schedule. The central location of the Muskingum County Library System celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting at 4:30 p.m. and Sean Fennell, the marketing and community relations director, couldn’t be happier. “One of the, I guess highlights, of this entire renovation for us, the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined local officials today to conduct the groundbreaking of the Canal Park Trail. The governor recognizes what Ohio’s outdoors have to offer and wants to promote easier accessibility to encourage public utilization. “We had the idea to come up with this Wonderful Waterfront Initiative and it’s a part of our whole Appalachian money….
ZANESVILLE, OH – Volunteers were out and about today, braving the cold to help make the community a healthier place. Students at Mid-East Career and Technology Centers partnered up with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department for Tobacco Take Back Day, more commonly known as Kick Butts Day. Stacey Snider, an Elementary Career Specialist at Mideast, says the students were out…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Spring is in full bloom in Zanesville, and one local garden center is growing more than just plants. Timber Run Gardens welcomed visitors today for a spring open house and ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating new ownership and a fresh chapter for the longtime plant nursery. Along with the change in leadership, the space has also seen a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio– A new memorial park is officially opening to the public this weekend in Zanesville. In this week’s Where’s Brenda, we learn more about this special place of healing and hope. Categories: Local News, Top Stories, Where’s Brenda Tags: Miles’ Mission Memorial Park, Where’s Brenda
ZANESVILLE, OH – Terry Curtin has been named the Artist of the Month for May at the ZAAP Gallery. Curtin has prepared charcoal, digital, as well as some painted works for his show during the First Friday Artwalk. “I work in different styles as you can see and as you will see.” Curtin said. “It ranges from more realistic to…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Colony Square Mall in Zanesville has got a rustic feel thanks to the Antique Tractor Show this week. The Old Steam & Gas Club has brought antique displays and 41 tractors to the mall to showcase the equipment that brought us through to the modern era. Tracy Holdren has serveral tractors on display and has been…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This week’s Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week is a cuddly little cat ready for a forever home. Stormy is a 9-month-old female domestic shorthair at the Animal Shelter Society. She’s known for being incredibly cuddly, friendly, and always ready to curl up with her favorite humans. May is the purr-fect time to adopt, as the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – After more than three decades of answering the call to help others, one familiar voice in Muskingum County is signing off for the final time. For 31 years, Shelle Garey-Willison has been a steady presence at the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a dispatcher and a lifeline for countless people in moments of need. Whether it…
THORNVILLE, OH – Former Sheridan High School football great Shay Taylor is one step away from realizing his dream of becoming an NFL player, which could be realized before we know it. It is not an easy process, but Shay is more than ready to work to get to the promised land, whether it be for the Kansas City Chiefs,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week is a sweet boy looking for a second chance. Meet Ruger! He is a 3 to 5-year-old terrier mix who’s neutered, keeps a clean kennel, and is great with everyone he meets. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer at the K-9 Adoption Center, says Ruger was left at the Adoption Center by his…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Chad Kettlewell has been named the Artcoz Artist of the Month for May. Kettlewell is a photographer who had been snapping photos since he was a kid but didn’t get really serious about his work until his honeymoon. He says he thought it was a camera issue so after getting some better equipment, he learned it was…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local family-owned furniture store celebrated a new expansion with a ribbon-cutting in South Zanesville. Lowe’s Bargain Barn Furniture was joined the Zanesville Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of their new Sealy Sleep Gallery. The furniture store located on Maysville Pike now offers Sealy mattresses as part of its lineup that focuses on…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Blue Ribbon 50+ Expo brought older adults and organizations offering important services under one roof on Wednesday. The free event at the Muskingum County Fairground had 26 organizations under one roof, like The Center, Genesis Volunteer Services, and Hearth Brook Eagle Senior Living. Jennifer Bickle and Natasha Paynter ran the Hearth Brook table and explained how…
ZANESVILLE, OH – For many, Memorial Day is a time to reflect. For others, it’s a journey… one that spans thousands of miles in honor of those who served. Each year, thousands of motorcyclists take part in Run for the Wall, a cross-country journey honoring fallen military service members, prisoners of war, and those still missing in action. “The mission…
ZANESVILLE, OH – There are some new courses at Zane State College aimed at those looking to get into the cannabis industry. Recently, Zane State teamed up with Green Flower to launch 6 new, online cannabis education and workforce development classes. Max Simon, the CEO of Green Flower, says these classes will focus on different areas of the cannabis industry…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Veterans, over time, often downplay their time of service as they continue living their civilian lives. Veterans Appreciation Foundation President Wayne Clark explained how Honor Flight Columbus is an organization that provides elderly veterans a trip to the nation’s capitol to experience the military memorials that have been dedicated to their service. “We’ve fundraised over 300 Muskingum…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Local Perry County businesses, gardeners, and home owners are coming together for the annual Perry County Home and Garden Show. The event will be held at the Mt. Aloysius Activity Center in New Lexington on Friday, May 8, and the following Saturday with free admission. According to Amanda Allen, a member of the Perry County Master Gardeners…
Carroll County, OH- If you are a high school student or know of one that is looking for a summer camp packed with fun and real-world skills, Camp Canopy in Ohio is the place to be. Every June, the woods around Leesville Lake in Carroll County’s rolling hills come alive with high schoolers who are part camper and part explorer….
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Muskingum County Water and Sewer customers will begin seeing an increase in their service bills later in the year. Muskingum County Commissioner Melissa Bell explained how the county-provided public-utilities must keep up with the ever increasing costs of state mandated requirements. “We have just approved a rate increase for water,” Bell said. “We have not done a…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local Foundation is gearing up for a night of laughs, friendship, and raising funds in memory of someone gone too soon. The Joey Kish Scholarship Foundation will be hosting a Comedy Night at Bryan Place on Friday, May 1st at 6PM. Lyndsay Myers, Joey’s Sister and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation, says this night is meant…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will be holding their annual Spring Brunch Fundraiser on Thursday, May 14th, inside the Salvation Army gymnasium on Putnam Avenue. Auxiliary Publicity Chair Sue Bell explained how the fundraiser supports the annual Coats for Kids drive in the fall in addition to the Angel Tree and Christmas Basket programs during the holidays….
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Muskingum County Arts Council is continuing its effort to bring creativity to local children with their series of free hands-on art events. The council is hosting the second of four sessions, funded by the J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation. This upcoming event is designed for second, third and fourth graders and will take place at Julie’s…
