DUNCAN FALLS, OH With a strong regular season gone by, the Philo Electrics find themselves in the 2024 playoffs, and the team is led by an electric backfield duo who have powered the team all season long. It’s one thing to find them, it’s another to bring them down. As we take a closer look at Talon and Talan. Talon…
ZANESVILLE, OH -The Urbans Greens Program is getting ready to host a Harvest Party to wrap up the season. Beginning back in May, Urban Greens kicked off their volunteer initiative called the 2024 Garden Olympics. Betsy Rosser, an Urban Agriculture and Education Specialist, said between the 6 community gardens and over 200 volunteers, they were able to donate over 13,000lbs…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This week the Animal Shelter Society is spotlighting Samson as their Pet of the Week. Samson is a 2-year-old coonhound mix, who’s up to date on his vaccinations and patiently awaiting his forever home. April Gibson, the Executive Director of the Animal Shelter, said that Samson came to them a few weeks ago and he seems to…
Muskingum County- A Hopewell man faces several charges in both Muskingum and Licking Counties. 46-year-old Jason Castle is charged in Muskingum County with aggravated trafficking in drugs with a major drug offender specification, illegal cultivation of marijuana within the vicinity of a juvenile and possession of drugs marijuana. “It’s just a reflection back on the types of stuff we have in…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – October 24th is commonly recognized as World Polio Day, which celebrates the birthday of polio vaccine inventor Jonas Salk. Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause paralysis and Rotary International is on a mission to help eradicate it. Zanesville Daybreak Rotary President Julie MacLaine explains how the local club is contributing to that effort….
BOYS SOCCER Division III, Region 11, Central 2 – District Final: (#4) BISHOP WATTERSON – 1 (#3) GRANVILLE – 0 GIRLS SOCCER Division III, Region 11, East – District Final: (#3) JOHN GLENN – 1 (#1) TRI-VALLEY – 0 (#3) John Glenn will play either (#2) Athens or (#1) Fairfield Union from the Southeast district in a Division III…
NASHPORT, OH – Dillon State Parking is getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend. Beginning on Friday, Oct. 25th at 5PM and going until Saturday till 9PM, Dillon State Park, along with the Friends of Dillon, will be hosting their annual “Halloween Spooktacular.” Michael Durst, the Park Naturalist at Dillon, said there will be a wide range of activities, contests,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local church is gearing up for an afternoon of Halloween fun. Coburn United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Trunk-or-Treat Party on Saturday from 2 to 4PM. Sarah Dosch, the Family Ministry Director, said there will also be crafts, games, snacks, and vendors available in their gym for the community to enjoy. She said they’ve…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A drug bust on Putnam Avenue has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal substances and weapons. On Tuesday, October 8th, members of the Muskingum County/Zanesville City Joint Drug Unit, along with the Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force, and the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 1010 Putnam Avenue…
ZANESVILLE, OH – West Muskingum Middle School is making a heartwarming difference. WMMS student, Grace Sidwell, came up with the idea to host a winter clothing drive at her school to support those impacted by recent hurricanes. The drive began on October 22nd and will run until October 28th. Students are encouraged to bring in winter essentials like coats, hats,…
BOYS SOCCER Division III, Region 11, East 1 – District Semifinal: (#4) ZANESVILLE – 1 (#1) JOHN GLENN – 5 (#1) John Glenn will play (#2) Steubenville in the Division III, Region 11, East 1 district final at 8:00 pm on Thursday at St. Clairsville High School Division IV, Region 15, East 1 – District Semifinals: (#11) EAST LIVERPOOL –…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an American Tour that will make a stop in Zanesville. African Children’s Choir Tour Leader Jim Luzze shared how lives are transformed through the power of music, education and hope. Not only the lives of the children but also the audiences they inspire. “To get time, the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The third week in October is designated as National School Bus Safety Week. Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Jeff Jirles listed some of the more common school bus safety violations along with a few statistics associated with school bus safety. “Most of our violations that we’re discovering locally are centered around a couple of areas. Number one:…
CAMBRIDGE, OH – The Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors and Convention Bureau celebrated a piece of local history with a ribbon-cutting for a National Road mile marker. Mile Marker 161 was originally found in Licking County near the Great Circle Earthworks. The marker was officially unveiled on October 22nd in a special ceremony at the Edgeworth entrance to Cambridge City Park. Local…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Senator Sherrod Brown made a stop in Zanesville on October 22nd to highlight his effort to save local jobs by fixing a misguided Biden Administration energy rule. Brown toured Cliffs Steel Corporation Company in Zanesville, joined by Zanesville Mayor Don Mason. The senator celebrated his successful push to amend a proposed rule from the Biden Administration that…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Library System is getting ready to host a local Author at their Duncan Falls/ Philo Branch. Andrew Welsh-Huggins is an award nominated, mystery and crime author based out of Columbus. Sean Fennell, the Marketing and Community Relations Director with MLCS, said that Welsh-Huggins will be talking about his 8th book in his Andy Hayes…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds wants to make sure you get every dollar that you work hard for. This year the Division of Unclaimed Funds is trying to reconnect Ohioans to over $528 Million that went unclaimed last year. Susie Wagner, the Outreach Supervisor of the Division of Unclaimed Funds, said that, according…
SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Maysville Local School District approved the purchase of six weapon detectors that will be installed on their campus. Maysville Schools Superintendent Brian Blum talked about the decision to purchase the detectors and how they will be used. “This weapons detector discussion started probably last November and with recent developments in the country and a lot…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Community Foundation announced the details of its 17th annual Community Youth Foundation Coat Drive. MCCF CEO Brian Wagner explained how people can donate their gently used items along with how the winter clothing will be distributed back into the community. “There’s boxes at various locations around the community,” Wagner said. “We’re in the process…
SHERIDAN – 9 TRI-VALLEY – 21 JOHN GLENN – 14 PHILO – 20 MEADOWBROOK – 7 MAYSVILLE – 13 COSHOCTON – 0 WEST MUSKINGUM – 44 CROOKSVILLE – 10 NEW LEXINGTON – 38 MORGAN – 62 RIVER VIEW – 7 GRANVILLE – 45 ZANESVILLE – 0 NEWARK – 21 REYNOLDSBURG – 20 LICKING VALLEY – 48 MT. VERNON – 14…
THORNVILLE, OH For Sheridan, it wasn’t the greatest of starts, dropping two of three to start the 2024 season. But since then, Sheridan has rattled off five straight wins, most recently against Morgan in week eight. This game just hits a little different with the title on the line. Coming in as underdogs on the road, the young Generals are…
DRESDEN, OH Well it’s the biggest rivalry in the MVL, and has been over the last 20 years. Sheridan and Tri-Valley are set to face off in their annual clash, and this week nine matchup has the MVL big school division title hanging in the balance. Despite having a superior overall record this season, Tri-Valley sits second in the big…
BOYS SOCCER Division IV, Region 15, East 1 Sectional Final: (#15) UNION LOCAL – 0 (#1) RIVER VIEW – 8 (#13) CAMBRIDGE – 0 (#5) SANDY VALLEY – 8 (#8) ST. CLAIRSVILLE – 1 (#6) MORGAN – 2 Division IV, Region 15, East 2 Sectional Final: (#13) WEST HOLMES – 0 (#3) MAYSVILLE – 8 (#12) COSHOCTON – 0 (#4)…
ZANESVILLE, OH – As the cold chill of winter begins to creep in, the Animal Shelter Society wants to make sure you are prepared. April Gibson, the Executive Director of the Animal Shelter, said as the temperatures drop animals begin to look for the warmest places they can find. She said she has received many calls over the years about…
