When You Can’t Come to the Library, They Come to You

If you and the family love visiting the library but don’t have the time or transportation, you may want to see if the library is coming to you. The Muskingum County Library System performs Outreach Stops throughout the community, where they bring library services, like signing up for library cards and brings books to check out. “So, we recognize that…

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Brings Children’s Healthcare Closer to Home

The main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a long drive to Columbus, which is why they now have a Close to Home Center, right here in Zanesville. The center is set to open its doors this Thursday, offering nationally ranked pediatric specialists in urology, hematology, oncology, genetics, lab services, cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease. All conveniently located at…

Burnett, O’Neill Lead Foxfire to First Win in School History

ZANESVILLE, OH History being made Saturday night in Zanesville, as the Foxfire Phoenix take the field for the very first time in school history in the Southern Ohio Independent League as they were hosting Southern Buckeye. Led by head coach Chad Grandstaff, the Phoenix were raring to go in the first quarter. It didn’t take long for the historic moment…

Foxfire Makes History and a Dream Come True On the Gridiron

ZANESVILLE, OH The game of football is one that not many get to experience in life. Some schools, like Foxfire over in Zanesville did not even have a program until just recently. The team has come together to give high schoolers a chance at a sport that will impact their lives forever. Something that at one point was thought to…

Nicolozakes Scores Five, John Glenn Dominates in Opener

CAMBRIDGE, OH The fall sports season has finally begun. And the boys soccer team from John Glenn was looking to make an early impact to start 2024, when the Muskies battled the Cambridge Bobcats. And now it didn’t take long for the Muskies to get on the scoresheet. Less than five minutes in, senior William Nicolozakes gets in behind and…

Perry Co. Parks District: Macroinvertebrates

Our water holds a whole ecosystem of small creates that sometimes our eyes can’t even see. WHIZ’s Nichole Hannahs learns about them thanks to a microscope and the Perry County Park District.   Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: Jessie Bennett, Macroinvertabretes, Perry County Park District

Rosecrans Football Leaning on Intangibles in 2024

ZANESVILLE, OH The Rosecrans Bishops are back on the field and ready to show that they are ready for anything that comes their way this season. The roster turnover year to year is always a challenge, but head coach Chris Zemba has been impressed with how his players have stepped up, especially at quarterback. “So we have lost, we lost…

Zanesville City Schools Unveils New Playground

ZANESVILLE, OH – Zanesville City Schools cut the ribbon on their new playground. This new playground, located in between Zane Grey Elementary and Zane Grey Intermediate Schools, is an all inclusive playground so kids with disabilities are still able to have fun at recess. Clay Lawyer, the Associate Principal at Zane Grey Intermediate School, says they purchased the playground equipment…

Philo High School Welcomes New Facility Dog

ZANESVILLE, OH – One local school has a new staff member joining the team this school year. Philo High School is happy to announce that they recently acquired a golden retriever facility dog named Mazey. A Philo Alumni reached out to the Zanesville Purina Plant and asked if they could help to bring a dog to help the students out….

ZMCHD Ensuring Safe Bites at the Fair

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Fair is in full swing, and while fair goers are busy enjoying everything from French fries to funnel cakes, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department is behind the scenes, ensuring that every delicious bite is safe to eat. Sanitarians from the health department are making their way from booth to booth, conducting thorough inspections of…

Conversations with Keivon: Morgan Raiders

The Morgan Raiders have made a change at the head coaching position going into the 2024 High School Football season. They’ve been improving the past couple season, but the Raiders are still looking to make history. Categories: Local Sports Tags: Morgan Raiders

New Concord Introduces Pickleball to the Community

NEW CONCORD, OH A historic day out in New Concord with the official introduction of pickleball over at New Concord Elementary Park, led by town Mayor Jennifer Lyle, along with a trio of Caudills: New Concord Area Arts and Recreation District Director Mary Beth, along with Muskingum assistant athletic director Tom, and John Glenn High School representative Ty. Over 20…

“Countdown to Kickoff” Welcomes Fans to 2024 Season

ZANESVILLE, OH We are inching ever so closer to football season. Just over a week away from kickoff on Friday the 23rd. Before we get there, it’s time to get to know the local area coaches and how they are preparing for the 2024 season with our “Countdown to Kickoff” event. Now, the event took place at “The Barn” in…

Muskingum Avenue and Putnam Hill Park Make Progress and Hosts a Press Conference

Since 2019, Muskingum Avenue has been closed for safety concerns, causing traffic complications in the surrounding area, but Wednesday marks progress for the road to re-open. A press conference was held with FEMA, local officials from Zanesville, and the Ohio EMA to showcase how the project is going, along with showing the power of collaboration between municipal, state, and federal…

Local Churches Serve Up Food to Fund Missions at Muskingum County Fair

ZANESVILLE, OH – As the Muskingum County Fair continues to delight visitors, two local churches are adding to the experience with their food offerings. Rolling Plains Church and Unity Church of The Nazarene both have food stands that are quickly becoming must-visit spots for fairgoers. Unity Church of The Nazarene is serving up their beloved dishes from grilled cheese to…

South Zanesville Fire Department Begins Memorial Construction

The South Zanesville Fire Department has lost two firefighters over its 100 years of service to the community and a memorial in their honor started construction this week. In honor of Lawrence “Runt” Savage and Richard “Dick” Guss, a memorial is being built outside the South Zanesville Fire House which also serves as a reminder to stay safe when answering…

Getting Animals Fair Ready

ZANESVILLE, OH – When you think of the Fair, you think about the food, rides, and of course the animals. But have you wondered what really goes into getting an animal to be show ready? Today at the Fair, we took an opportunity to chat with some Fair Royalty as well as a Dairy Ambassador about everything that goes into…

Muskingum County Center for Seniors Day at the Fair

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Center for Seniors and some of their regulars took a trip to the Fair. The Center brought everything they offer in their regular building to the Fairgrounds today so that the Seniors could enjoy interacting with the community and seeing all the Fair had to offer. Kate Paul, the Executive Director of the Center…

Week Long Stock the Trailer Campaign Kick Off

ZANESVILLE, OH – Those who attended the Muskingum County Fair today had the chance to get in for free while helping the areas hungry. The Stock the Trailer campaign kicked off today with admission to the Fair being the price of 4 cans of food from 7AM to 1PM. All of the food collected from this week-long campaign will be…