Dancing with the Divas Returns for Season 12

ZANESVILLE, OH – Dancing with the Divas returns for season twelve this Saturday at Eagle Sticks Golf Club. Starting at 8 p.m., 8 dance teams, featuring local celebrities, will take the stage to compete in a “Dances with the Stars” style competition. The teams are also competing to see who raises the most money for the charity they represent. “Well…

Pettit Serving as Alternate Delegate at RNC

Milwaukee, WI-  A Zanesville man is participating in the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee. Former Zanesville councilman and an Ohio Young Republican Cody Pettit is serving as an alternate delegate for the State of Ohio. Pettit was chosen after being asked to apply for the position. “This is defiantly a bucket list item. I’ve been in politics as…

Laura Tompkins Named New Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools

ZANESVILLE, OH – Laura Tompkins, a long-standing member of the Zanesville City Schools community, has been appointed as the new superintendent. Tompkins, who has been with the district since 1994, brings a lot of experience from her roles as a physical education teacher, elementary school assistant principal, and high school principal. Her leadership in these positions has been marked by…

Muskingum Hosts Annual 7-on-7 Football Tournament

NEW CONCORD, OH There’s only so much football to be played during the summer, but the 7-on-7 events and tournaments continue to roll around, this time at Muskingum University, with plenty of local area schools involved. At the Muskingum campus, the Muskies hosted six local area schools to participate in this 7-on-7 tournament, with all teams facing one another. These…

Project Blueprint 740 Takes Trip out West

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Project Blueprint 740 is a local program created by Bryan Wolfe that reaches out to disadvantaged boys in an effort to build their accountability and self esteem. J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation Special Events Director Beth Fox shared how their organization along with the Muskingum County Community Foundation sponsored a trip for Project Blueprint 740 to…

Local Farmers Market to Host Health and Wellness Day

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Farmers Market is the place to find locally sourced food and crafted goods but for this weekend it’s also a source of health and wellness education. The farmers market is hosting it’s first annual Health and Wellness Day from 9 to 12pm this Saturday behind Adornetto’s. With something for the whole family, children can take…

United Way Presents Generous Check to Habitat for Humanity

ZANESVILLE, OH – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties is spreading joy and support through a series of check presentations around the area. On July 16th, the United Way presented a generous donation of $37,800 to the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio. This heartwarming contribution will fund the construction of two news houses, providing much-needed homes…

The Winerak in Zanesville Hosts daily French Wine Tastings

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Winerak, well-known for its exceptional selection of wines, offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse flavors of French vineyards. From French wines to other fine vintages, the Winerak has something for every wine lover. Among the favorites, the refreshing and popular rosé has captured the hearts of many locals. “France makes a delicious rosé wine….

Muskingum County Assists Drug Awareness and Prevention Efforts

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Drug addiction and overdose deaths are tragic not only for the victims but for the families forced to cope with the consequences. Drug Free Muskingum is an all volunteer coalition that offers awareness and prevention activities to help families better understand substance abuse disorders.  Drug Free Muskingum Co-Founder Monica Batteiger met with the Muskingum County Commissioners to…

$2 Million of Seized Drug Money is used to Help the Community

ZANESVILLE, OH – Over the last four years, $2 million was seized from drug convictions and handed over to the Muskingum County Prosecutors office where they’ve been making it work for the community. This money is made available through a process called asset forfeiture and Muskingum County Prosecuting Attorney Ron Welch says it helps fund programs like drug diversion and…

Space Days at the John and Annie Glenn Museum

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – School curriculum often focuses on the three R’s but there’s a summer event held locally that encourages kids to appreciate STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The John and Annie Glenn Museum is housed where one of America’s first astronauts once lived and honors his memory each July with an event that introduces kids to the…

The John McIntire Library Hosts Dementia and Caregiving Education Series

ZANESVILLE, OH – Dementia and Alzheimer’s are difficult conditions for patients and their caregivers but thanks to a new program, you can learn how to navigate those challenges. The John McIntire Library in Zanesville is hosting an educational series for dementia and caregiving on the third Friday of every month including a class this Friday titled “Supporting Independence” at 4…

Hanson Leads New Lexington to Unbeaten 7-on-7 Tournament

WESTERVILLE, OH Head coach Kevin Board and New Lexington perhaps traveled the farthest for the “Ball Hawks” 7-on-7 tournament, and they may have even been the smallest school participating. But they had a lot to prove right away against every one of their opponents. The Panthers were among the 12 schools and the 14 teams competing in the event out…

A Virginia Couple is Eating Their Way Across the U.S.

ZANESVILLE, OH – A retired couple from Virginia is on a mission to eat at every Texas Roadhouse location in the United States. Judy and Mike McNamara recently made their 438th stop at the Texas Roadhouse in Zanesville. Their dream of visiting all the Roadhouse locations began back in 2003 while they were visiting Judy’s brother in Tennessee. However, it…

The Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival is Keeping History Alive

ROSEVILLE, OH- The 59th Annual Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon with their ceremonial plate breaking and auction held by the Clay Center of Ohio. Roseville and Crooksville both have a deep history that is rooted in pottery. At one point Crooksville was known as Clay City and Roseville was known as Pottery Land. There was a time when Crooksville…

Movement on Main Hosts Fun-Filled Musical Theatre Camp

ZANESVILLE, OH – Movement on Main Center for Dance is bringing a touch of nostalgia to the Zanesville Community Theater with their exciting Musical Theatre Camp, currently underway for kids aged 5 to 14. This year’s theme, “Press Start,” is all about the magic of the beloved video games from the 80s and 90s. Throughout the week, campers are immersed…

Red Cross Urges for Summer Time Blood Donations

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Red Cross is in critical need of blood and platelet donations. Don Hawkins, the Regional Communications Manager with the American Red Cross Central and Southern Region, says they aren’t in a blood shortage yet this summer but are doing everything they can to prevent a shortage. “The need for blood is constant, so that need is…