ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Museum of Art is gearing up to host a Watercolor Exhibition. The Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society Annual Juried Exhibition will be open to the community starting on Saturday, September 7th. Aaron Thompson, the Exhibition Coordinator, said there will be 26 different works from twenty-six local artists. “A wide variety of disciplines as far as art…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 4th Annual Fall Grant Competition. Nonprofit organizations with a vision to enhance the future of the community are encouraged to apply for funding aimed at capital improvement projects. Nonprofits must be based in Muskingum County and either be a 501 C3, a political subdivision or a…
McConnelsville, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources broke ground Wednesday on an exciting new project in Morgan County. The new Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area Visitor Center will soon be a welcoming spot for nature lovers of all ages. This two-story building will feature interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits, a gathering space and restrooms. One of the highlights is…
BOYS SOCCER West Muskingum – 2 Coshocton – 0 River View – 2 John Glenn – 2 GIRLS SOCCER John Glenn – 0 Rosecrans – 1 West Muskingum – 2 Coshocton – 4 Logan Elm – 2 New Lexington – 3 New Philadelphia – 2 Cambridge – 2 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Caldwell – 0 Fort Frye – 3 Morgan – 0…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local Catholic Church is reopening its doors this weekend. St. Thomas Aquinas Church in downtown Zanesville was condemned due to structural issues on February 26th, 2020. The restoration of this 182-year-old Church was no easy feat. Mike Morris, the Director of Finance and Facilities, talked about a problem they discovered while they were working on another…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that affects many Ohio seniors and a local event is being planned to help bring awareness. The Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting a fundraiser walk at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, September 14th, at Zane State College. Walk Manager Alicia Billman shared what attendees can expect and how they…
BLUE ROCK, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources offers many hands-on educational programs that can benefit everyone interested. Blue Rock State Park Manager Dave Finley explains the importance of enlightening the public to many of the natural aspects that can be found in the state park. “Naturalists are very important to ODNR. They provide a host of educational…
ADAMSVILLE, OH – As September kicks off Hunger Action Month, a local farm in Muskingum County is playing a key role in feeding families across Ohio. Yeary Orchards, a family-owned farm that covers 99 acres in Adamsville, grows 14 different types of apples. The apple harvest is well underway, but these apples aren’t just going to the market, they’re heading…
ZANESVILLE, OH That’s right. It’s time for our players of the week, starting with our game over on “Z92”, where Sheridan defeated Watkins and quarterback Logan Hupp did a little bit of everything for the Generals. He passed for a touchdown, returned a punt for a touchdown, and the junior also had an interception on defense in the Generals’ victory….
NEWARK, OH – Labor Day may not hold the prominence of Memorial Day or the 4th of July but some places celebrate it with high regard. Each year the Licking, Knox, Coshocton, Muskingum, Labor Council holds a parade in downtown Newark to celebrate its workers. Newark’s Labor Day Parade has been a fixture of the community since the 1950’s. “We…
FRAZEYSBURG, OH – Each Labor Day the Frazeysburg Lions Club holds a car show at the Township Hall. Frazeysburg Lions Club President Kathy Moran talked about how the car show and the service organization serves the community. “We help people with eyeglasses,” Moran said. “We do a lot of service work in the community. We donated money this year to…
ZANESVILLE, OH – September is Hunger Action Month and Columbia Gas of Ohio is helping to bring awareness to food insecurity. Throughout the month of September, Columbia Gas will be partnering up and shining a light on many different community organizations across the state to help combat food insecurity. Erica Chronaberry, the Communications Manager for Columbia Gas of Ohio said…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage. Due to the heat, storms and the aftermath of Hurricane Debby the Red Cross is asking you to consider donating blood. Don Hawkins, the Regional Communications Manager with the American Red Cross Central and Southern Region, said summer is already a difficult time to try to collect blood…
COLUMBUS, OH Back at “The Shoe” in Columbus, as the Buckeyes finally got their 2024 campaign underway, with seniors TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, and Jack Sawyer getting one last run out, plus freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith getting his first taste of scarlet and gray as the Buckeyes hosted Akron to begin the season. The Buckeyes took the field in front…
NEW LEXINGTON, OH We head out to Jim Rockwell Stadium for the only all-MVL battle of the night between New Lexington and the Philo Electrics. New Lexington would get the ball first and jump out quick. Isaiah Stephens keeps it, makes a man miss with the juke moves and gets a big play on the gain and moves the sticks….
THORNVILLE, OH A tight-scoring game at first, the Sheridan Generals were looking for win number one of the season hosting Watkins. This was certainly the game for you if you like that defense early on. In the early going, the generals defense: Shawn Griffey, Greyson Poling mobbing the backfield to take down the quarterback. Still scoreless at this point, but…
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Animal Shelter Society highlighted another Paws-itive Partnership in our community. Spectrum presented a check to the Animal Shelter today totaling $1,120. April Gibson, the Executive Director of the Animal Shelter Society, said that money will all go back to take care of the over 100 animals in their care. “The employees here are absolutely fantastic, they reached…
PHILO, OH – A local Junior High School student won a national award for the second time. Olivia Hilty, a 7th Grader at Philo Junior High School, has participated in the God, Flag, and Country Oratory Program, sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, for the last two years. Both years she has participated, Hilty has won top honors in…
DUNCAN FALLS, OH – The Duncan Falls Fire Department is revving up for its 31st Annual Car Show on Sunday, September 1st. Starting at 10:30 AM, car enthusiasts can enjoy a display of trucks, bikes, tractors, cars, and more, all across the street from 397 Oak Street in Duncan Falls. For $10, participants can enter their vehicles into the show….
ZANESVILLE, OH – This weekend is the community’s opportunity to cool down after the heat we’ve been experiencing this week. The Muskingum Valley Park District and City of Zanesville have teamed up to host the very first Riverfest this Saturday and Sunday. Russell Edgington, the Executive Director of the Muskingum Valley Park District, said the two day event will have…
ZANESVILLE, OH – If you checked your mailbox in the last few days, you may have seen an absentee ballot application. The Ohio Secretary of State began to send out the first round of absentee ballot applications this week. Richard Malik, an Election Specialist with the Muskingum County Board of Elections, said you may even receive more ballot applications in…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties kicked off their 2024 campaign on August 28th. This year, the United Way is highlighting how much every donation counts in supporting local programs that help those in need. They’ll be launching a new campaign video every week for the next two weeks to showcase the difference donors…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik made a special visit in Zanesville Wednesday morning. They celebrated the opening of the Maysville Local School District’s new school-based health center, funded by the Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative. This center is part of the DeWine-Husted Administration’s efforts to expand healthcare access in Appalachian schools….
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Summer Concert Series will jump into its 2024 season finale Thursday with a thunderous evening of rock and roll. Zanesville Mayor Don Mason revealed Thursday’s concert will begin at 5 p.m. with local act, DJ Adonis, who will then be followed by Jump, a Van Halen tribute band, taking the stage at 6, followed by…
