ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority, or ZMHA, will have a new executive director on May 1. Steven G. Randles has held the position for 16 years and has been part of the Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority for more than 20 years. The board of ZMHA has officially dedicated the boardroom in their headquarters to Randles for his…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The 40th Annual Carr Center Cake Auction wrapped up today at the Colony Square Mall. Wednesday saw the first 174 cakes with incentives auctioned off and raised $57,595 for the Carr Center. The auction picked back up Thursday morning with help from community members and organizations like G&J Pepsi, which was represented, in part, by Shane Loper….
COLUMBUS, OH – It’s National Volunteer Week and in recognition of that the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of the State Fire Marshal is highlighting a key role volunteer fire fighters play in keeping our communities safe. According to Kevin Reardon, the State Fire Marshal, there are about 1,200 fire departments in the state and approximately 70% of them rely…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum Valley Boating Association is looking for new members this season. Bill Page, the Commodore of the Boating Association, says the best part is you don’t even have to own a camper or boat to use their facilities with your membership. He says they have 15 permanent campsites that have electric and water hookups, overnight camping,…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This week’s dog of the week is as friendly as he is fluffy. Meet Charles Lickens, or Mr. Lickens, as he is often called. Mr. Lickens is a 5-year-old male Husky mix who keeps a clean kennel and doesn’t know a stranger. Muskingum County Sheriff’s K-9 Adoption Center volunteer Doug McQuaid says he’d be a great fit…
ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week which serves as a good reminder to slow down and give construction workers the room to do their job. Chas Cosgrave, the ODOT District 5 Public Information Officer, says this national effort is meant to highlight the precautions drivers should be taking as we begin to enter into construction season. He…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The 40th Annual Carr Center Cake Auction has officially kicked off at the Colony Square Mall on Wednesday. 348 cakes are up for auction at support the Carr Center, which offers services through more than 18 active programs to children and adults living with disabilities in Muskingum County. Each cake is donated by local organizations and comes…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A renewal levy supporting The Center will appear on the upcoming primary election ballot. The Center for Seniors, now known as The Center, is highlighting a refreshed identity while continuing its long-standing mission. Each weekday, more than 500 meals are prepared through programs like Meals on Wheels and group dining, serving individuals across the community. “Meals on…
SOUTH ZANESVILLE – As the old saying goes, all good things come to an end. The greatest team in Maysville High School boys basketball history wrapped up a remarkable run over the last several years, led by star guard Gator Nichols. The program and school’s all-time leading scorer now wraps up one Panthers career to begin another. Among all the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local staple is welcoming customers back inside after months of renovations. Adornetto’s reopened its dining room on April 15th following a 7-month closure and renovation project. “Wow. It’s great to be open. It took a long time for the renovations. We were really excited planning it for a couple years. The process was great, a little…
ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s National Library Week which is a perfect time to celebrate the powerful role local libraries and their staff play in our everyday lives. While the John McIntire Library has been under renovation, the Muskingum County Library System has continued to expand their programs out at their branch locations so the community can still connect with Library…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s time to clean out your medicine cabinet for Drug Take Back Day this weekend. The Zanesville-Muskingum Health Department has partnered with Genesis Healthcare System, Behavioral Health Choices, and the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office for a prescription drug drop-off drive-through. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can visit the health department to dispose of…
NEWARK, Ohio – Arboretums are a valuable asset that provide researchers with a catalog of trees and demonstrate how they adapt within an everchanging environment. Dawes Arboretum is located south of Newark on State Route 13. Holly Latteman, its Director of Science and Research described the facility as a living laboratory that is constantly growing and evolving. “The arboretum’s ripple…
A former state champion football player for Newark Catholic, the Green Wave comes together to help one of its own with a fundraiser. A Newark police offer as well, Mark Nichols continues his fight with ALS, and all donations will go directly to Nichols and his family. Any donations can be sent here: Fundraiser for Mark Nichols by Layla Saleh…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio–One of the sweetest fundraisers in town is about to take center stage at the Colony Square Mall in Zanesville. In this week’s Where’s Brenda, we find out more about this year’s Carr Center Cake Auction. Categories: Local News, Top Stories, Where’s Brenda Tags: Carr Center Cake Auction, Where’s Brenda
ZANESVILLE, OH – Muskingum University’s 21st President is set to retire in June. Dr. Sue Hasseler has served as the President of Muskingum University since 2016 and says those 10 years have gone by in a flash. She says under her many new programs and opportunities have been added for the students to explore. “We have been really focusing on…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – First Responders encounter many hazardous materials that involve dangerous fumes and chemicals that must be dealt with. Muskingum County Emergency Management and Office of Homeland Security Director Jeff Jadwin talked about the Hazardous Materials Unit that the county uses to remediate accidental leaks and spills. “We have a haz-mat truck and trailer that carry the equipment we…
NORWICH, Ohio – Each spring, the National Road & Zane Grey Museum holds their annual Zane Grey Family Day This year’s event will take place from 10 to 4, Saturday, April 25th, at the museum located at 8850 East Pike, just beyond the Interstate 70, Norwich Exit. “This is our biggest event every year. It is made for families, it…
COLUMBUS, OH – Some may view it as an open practice, some view it as a tune up, but whatever one calls it, the “Spring Game” is still a sight to behold. Every year, Ohio State trots out to “The Shoe” to conclude weeks of spring practice, with positions up for grabs, and the athletes strutting their stuff. The 2026…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Mission of the Muskingum County Community Foundation, or MCCF, is to improve the quality of life in the community by nurturing opportunities and serving needs through collaboration and philanthropy. The foundation has been a part of Muskingum County for more than 40 years, thanks to collaborations with community members through philanthropy. Brian Wagner, the CEO of…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Community Bank hosted its annual Shred Day event, giving community members a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents and unwanted electronics. The event drew a strong turnout, with 406 vehicles passing through the bank’s parking lot throughout the day. Participants were able to bring any amount of paper for on-site shredding, handled by Black Ops…
ZANESVILLE, OH – All school year long, West Muskingum consistently produces some of the top local area talent when it comes to high school sports. Whether it be football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, or anything in between, the Tornadoes boast some phenomenal athletes in their respective sports. Nine of those Tornadoes will continue to play sports at the collegiate level….
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The stage is set at the Renner Theatre for their production of Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory. The cast and crew bring a story to life as factory girls who painted luminous watch dials with radium fight back against the corporations that poisoned them. Their legal battle against the United States Radium Corporation was a real event…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Foxfire Schools rolled out the red carpet to recognize student achievement in their first-ever Red Carpet Night. Thursday night’s Hollywood-themed awards celebration recognized over 700 K-12 students for achievements in attendance, grades, extracurricular involvement, and more. “…and I think that’s critical for all youth but especially with at risk youth that we focus on what’s right with…
