LOCAL SCOREBOARD – Wednesday, November 27th

Boys Basketball Season Tips Off!

BOYS BASKETBALL NEW PHILADELPHIA – 50 ZANESVILLE – 38 SHADYSIDE – 37 CALDWELL – 57 INDIAN CREEK – 49 CAMBRIDGE – 69 SHENANDOAH – 49 BUCKEYE TRAIL – 64   GIRLS BASKETBALL MORGAN – 51 CROOKSVILLE – 27 NEW LEXINGTON – 33 FEDERAL HOCKING – 67 Categories: Local Sports Tags: Boys Basketball, Buckeye Trail Warriors, Caldwell Redskins, Cambridge Bobcats, Crooksville…

Meet Indy: This Weeks Dog of the Week

ZANESVILLE, OH – Get ready to fall in love with this week’s dog of the week. The Muskingum County K9 Adoption Center would like you to meet Indy. She’s a 5-year-old German Shepheard and Boxer mix. This lovely lady does well with kids, other dogs, and cats. Doug McQuaid, K9 Adoption Center Volunteer shares Indy’s story. “How we actually got…

Thanksgiving Dos and Don’ts for Pets

ZANESVILLE, OH –Thanksgiving is less than a day away, but not everyone can indulge in the same food. While everyone loves a good meal, it’s important to remember what our pets can and can’t have. April Gibson with the Animal Shelter Society would like to give some advice for this upcoming holiday. “Stay away from the hams, alcohol, grapes. Any…

Central Trinity UMC Gearing Up For December Events

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Christmas season is here, and Central Trinity United Methodist Church in Zanesville has a packed schedule of festive events this December. The celebration kicks off this Sunday, December 1st, with The Table at the Stable service, a special service reflecting on the experience of Christ’s birth. Then, on December 8th, the Festival of Carols will combine…

Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department Provides Food Safety Tips

ZANESVILLE, OH – Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while the holiday is all about food, family, and fun, staying safe in the kitchen is just as important. The Zanesville- Muskingum County Health Department shared some helpful tips to keep your Thanksgiving feast safe and your family healthy. ZMCHD says food shouldn’t sit out for more than 4 hours after being cooked….

Holiday Travel Tips

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – During the holiday season, many Ohioans stray from their familiar work commute to make the traditional trek to visit friends and family. Ohio State Highway Patrol Zanesville Post Commander Kristi Mistovich offers some safety tips that can make smooth sailing out of the holiday voyage.  “So obviously, Thanksgiving’s one of the premier holidays going into this holiday…

Holiday Cooking Safety

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food, but it also comes with heightened dangers in the kitchen. The State Fire Marshal’s office says more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day during the year and points out that holiday celebrations can easily be ruined by fires, which are often preventable by staying…

A “Pawsome” Holiday Auction

ZANESVILLE, OH -PAWS of Muskingum County is preparing for their annual auction. As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to recognize the significance of controlling the pet population. The spread of disease among stray animals has become a serious issue, so taking proactive measures this holiday season can help reduce the problem in the long run. Tammy Jones, Paws auction…

Columbus Roofing Gifts New Roof to Zanesville Foster Family

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local family has something extra special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, thanks to a generous gift from Columbus Roofing. With only two days until Thanksgiving, Columbus Roofing Company installed a brand-new roof for a family in Zanesville. The company chose the family after hearing their inspiring story– they’ve opened their hearts and home to foster…

Heartbeats Launches 2024 Grateful Hearts Campaign

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local organization is getting ready to host their annual Giving Tuesday Campaign. Heartbeats staff are busy at work, getting ready for their 2024 Grateful Hearts Campaign. Linda Dady, the Zanesville Branch Director for Heartbeats, said this campaign allows families in the community to honor a loved one through a donation of either $25, $50 or $100….

SEOSO Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Christmas Concert

ZANESVILLE, OH -The SouthEastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra is getting ready to bring some holiday cheer with their upcoming Christmas Concert. The Christmas Concert will take place at Secrest Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 5th at 7PM. Dr. Laura Schumann, the Music Director and Conductor of the SEOSO, said it’s been a wonderful and magical time putting all the finishing touches on…

Sewer and Water Rate Increase Proposal

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Commissioners listened to estimated water and sewer rate adjustments that were suggested by the department heads.  Muskingum County Sewer Department Manager Stan Lucas explained the need for the rate increases and his discussion with the commissioners.  “So we discussed with the commissioners a water and sewer rate hike for Muskingum County,” Lucas said. “We…

Library Parking Access

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Now that the John McIntire Library is under renovation, customers are having to adjust to some of the inconvenient changes in accessibility. Muskingum County Library System Marketing and Community Relations Director Sean Fennell explained the new parking and entry arrangements at the downtown location. “The John McIntire Library is open and will remain open, just at a…

The Nutcracker continues holiday tradition at Secrest Auditorium

ZANESVILLE, OH- A cherished holiday tradition is returning to the Secrest Auditorium stage this weekend to delight audiences with its magical story and professional-level performances. This year marks the 13th annual production of The Nutcracker by Movement on Main, featuring local dancers ranging from 4-year-olds to high school seniors, alongside two professional guest dancers from Ballet Met. The students rehearsed…

LOCAL SCOREBOARD (Friday, November 22nd)

NEW ALBANY – 33 TRI-VALLEY – 42 MORGAN – 42 JOHN GLENN – 48 PHILO – 40 UTICA – 41 NEW LEXINGTON – 27 WARREN – 38 MAYSVILLE – 60 ROSECRANS – 29 GROVE CITY – 42 NEWARK – 48 HEATH – 30 CENTERBURG – 56 GRANVILLE – 31 BEXLEY – 25 WHITEHALL-YEARLING – 72 LICKING VALLEY – 47 MILLERSPORT…

Pet Friendly Salt for the Purrr-Fect Winter

ZANESVILLE, OH –The Animal Shelter Society is sending out a big thank you to those who came out to community pancake day. The money raised from the annual event helps support several local nonprofits including the Animal Shelter Society. Animal Shelter Society Executive Director April Gibson would like to express her gratitude. “We’re really thrilled it helps the animal shelter…

Straker Foundation Empowers Local Projects with “Start to Finish” Grant Cycle

ZANESVILLE, OH – The J.W. & M.H Straker Charitable Foundation is continuing to make a big impact in Muskingum County. The Straker Foundation awarded $320,000 to 21 organizations this fall as part of the 2024 “Start to Finish” grant cycle. One recipient was the Avondale Youth Center. They were awarded approximately $20,000 to repair their camera system, which was destroyed…

Zanesville Secures Funding for Lear Site Clean-Up

ZANESVILLE, OH – A major boost for development in Muskingum County is on the way. The Muskingum County Land Reutilization Corporation and the City of Zanesville have secured over $2.6 million to finish the clean up the Lear site property. The funding comes from the State of Ohio’s Brownfield Remediation Program. “The total project cost right now is $3.624 million….

West Muskingum Eyeing Back-to-Back MVL Titles in Girls Hoops

ZANESVILLE, OH They’re off to the races at West Muskingum, as the girls basketball team is ready to run it back in the small school division. The Lady Tornadoes are in search of back-to-back division titles, and are well-equipped to do so this season, despite losing some key pieces from last year’s team. “We lost a couple important players to…

Ringing in the Holidays

ZANESVILLE, OH – The holiday season is upon us, and two upcoming musical events will offer the community a chance to get into the spirit of the season. All the way from Vienna, Austria, the Vienna Boys Choir is set to bring Christmas to Zanesville. The choir, which is the modern-day descendant of the Viennese Court Boys’ Choir, has been…

Meet Leia: This Weeks Dog of the Week

ZANESVILLE, OH – Dog of the week has returned at the Muskingum County K9 adoption center! This week, we feature a sweet girl named Leia, who has been at the adoption center for 549 days after arriving as a stray. She is spayed, loves children, loves to cuddle, and enjoys playtime in the yard. “Leia has been with us since May…