Back to School Immunizations

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – August means back to school for area kids and for many families that includes new clothes, supplies and immunizations. Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department Director of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Tiffany McFee talked about the importance of getting kids vaccinated as well as the options that are available for getting and keeping their immunizations up to date. …

2024 Football Preview: Heath Bulldogs

HEATH, OH Now, there’s no secret that the Heath Bulldogs have been the dominant team in the LCL over the last several seasons. But it’s going to take a lot more to stay that way in 2024. It’s been a dominant run for head coach Tim Ward and the Heath Bulldogs over the last several seasons, winning three Cardinal division…

Muskingum County Secures Funding for Demolition of Dilapidated Sites

ZANESVILLE, OH – Muskingum County recently received funding to help demolish vacant and dilapidated buildings. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, as well as the Ohio Department of Development announced on Wednesday that this grant will help to demolish over 1,000 buildings across 9 counties. Andy Roberts, the Executive Director of the Muskingum County Land Bank, says Muskingum…

Clay Gardens Place Joins Paws-itive Partnership

ZANESVILLE, OH- Another local business this week is making a difference at The Animal Shelter Society with their Paws-itive Partnership. Clay Gardens Place, a retirement and assisted living facility, just wrapped up their pet supply drive where they gathered liquid laundry detergent, bleach, stuffed toys and Purina dog chow to donate to the animal shelter. “We are a community that…

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at the Library

ZANESVILLE, OH – Get ready to celebrate a milestone with Smokey Bear! The Muskingum County Library System, in partnership with the ODNR Division of Forestry, is hosting a special birthday party tomorrow, August 9th, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. All ages are invited to join in the festivities and learn about preventing wildfires while. It’s a wonderful opportunity to honor…

SeSay Making Waves at OSU

Columbus, OH- The Ohio State Buckeyes are 24 days away from taking the field at home against the Akron Zips. While, the Buckeyes are expected to be dominant what does that mean? Playing time for the young guys? Most notably a player that many from the local area remember. Freshman Rashid SeSay along with other talented Buckeyes have been grinding during…

OSHP Reminds All Motorists of Motorcycle Safety

ZANESVILLE, OH – Summer may almost be over, but the peak of motorcycle riding season is in full swing. The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants to remind all motorists that motorcycle safety is a shared responsibility. Sergeant Jeff Jirles of the Zanesville Post of the State Highway Patrol says here locally 2 people have died as the result of a…

Three Licenses to Sell Recreational Marijuana Issued in Zanesville

Back in November, recreational marijuana was passed by voters and licenses to sell are going out now, leaving many to wonder if Zanesville will see a dispensary anytime soon. According to Zanesville Mayor Don Mason, three potential locations have received licenses from the state and await approval from the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. “I’ve only seen preliminary specs on…

Reminder to Call 811 Before Digging

ZANESVILLE, OH – The date August 11th serves as an important reminder to contact 811 before starting any digging projects. Erica Chronaberry, the Communications Manager for Columbia Gas of Ohio, says it’s important to call 811 before you dig because there could be hidden utility lines hidden in the ground. She says that not only could digging without knowing what’s…

OUZ’s CARE Team Hosts Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

ZANESVILLE, OH – On August 7th, Ohio University Zanesville’s CARE Team extended an opportunity to youth-serving professionals in the community. The team offered a Youth Mental Health First Aid course at no cost, aimed at teaching strategies for interacting with individuals who may have mental health challenges. The training attracted a diverse group of participants, including school professionals, youth detention…

Conversations with Keivon: Coshocton Redskins

Coshocton High School is looking to bounce back after starting off 0-6 last year. The Redskins were able to rattle off 3 wins in their last 4 games. Coach Steve Smith is looking to take that momentum and add to it.       Categories: Local Sports Tags: Coshocton Redskins, Steve Smith

Lace Up Helps Over 900 Area Children

ZANESVILLE, OH – Secrest Auditorium was a buzz Tuesday as volunteers helped kids get ready for the upcoming school year. The 36th annual Lace Up for Kids event helped over 900 area children start the school year off on the right foot. Sally Goins, a Volunteer with Eastside Community Ministry, said the kids received new socks and shoes, clothes and…

Tom’s Makes Its Way on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail

Zanesville- For over 75 years, Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl has been making and dishing out ice and is getting the spotlight from the Ohio Ice Cream Trail. The Ohio Ice Cream Trail was originally created in 2018 with 15 stops. Now the trail recommends 54 family-owned and nationally recognized chains throughout the state as a fun way to explore Ohio…

Scholarship Helps Educators in Muskingum County

For current and future educators pursuing a degree, the Olaf and Olga Hanson Scholarship offers financial assistance during the student debt crisis and teacher shortage. Elementary school teacher, Kyle Jones, and Muskingum University senior, Rachel Verhey are two of the four recipients this year who hope to give back to the community. “My aspiration after I graduate is just to…

Ohio Dispensaries Receive Dual Use Certificates of Operation

CAMBRIDGE, OH – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control has issued its first set of dual-use Certificates of Operation (COO) to 98 eligible dispensaries across the state. With this certification, dispensaries are legally authorized to sell non-medical cannabis in addition to medical cannabis. Backroad Wellness, located at 5748 Glenn Highway in Cambridge, is among the dispensaries to…

Village of New Concord Names Barkley as New Fire Chief

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Village of New Concord has appointed a new fire chief. Shane Barkley recently began his new job as Fire Chief on August 1st. He was sworn-in on Monday. Barkley says he’s been around the Fire Department since he was around 4-years-old when his father was a volunteer firefighter and is excited to step into this new…

Support the John McIntire Library Remodel

The John McIntire Library is updating with the first major remodel in 33 years and you can help support them along the way. The remodel is tentatively planned to start this November and wrap up in 2026. All three levels in the library will be reimagined to meet the changing needs of the community thanks to feedback the library received…

36th Annual ‘Lace Up’ Distribution

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – For 36 years, Lace Up for Kids has helped local families prepare their kids for the upcoming school year.  Organizers and volunteers arrived at the Secrest Auditorium today to deliver the merchandise and set up for Tuesday’s big give-away.  “Today is moving day for Lace Up for Kids. We’ve been collecting shoes all summer and now they’re…