ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Commissioners met with members of the Muskingum County Humanities and Arts Council. The meeting was to discuss funding for establishing a board and director for the Arts Council. Kristy Szemetylo, a Member of the Muskingum County Humanities and Arts Council, talked about the council and what they plan to do in and around our…
MVL FIRST TEAM NAME SCHOOL 1. Terrell Darden Tri-Valley (unanimous) 2. Max Lyall Tri-Valley (unanimous) 3. Nohah Nichols Tri-Valley (unanimous) 4. Alex Bobb Maysville (unanimous) 5. Gator Nichols Maysville (unanimous) 6. Caleb Larrick John Glenn (unanimous) 7. Raine Rodich Sheridan (unanimous) 8. Drew Wright Philo (unanimous) MVL SECOND TEAM NAME SCHOOL 1. Stehl Bates John Glenn 2. Logan Russell Sheridan…
Dayton- The time has arrived for Maysville and it was a big time to feel out in Dayton, as the boys were going for their first state championship in school history where they took on the Alter Knights for the Division II crown. It was the Alter Knights that came out victorious with a 68-54 win as a magical season…
The All-LCL teams have been named for both boys and girls basketball. In the Buckeye Division on the boy’s side, Zanesville’s Rashaud Hampton made first team and Maddox Hayes was on the second team. Drew Doyle received an honorable mention. In girls basketball, Kylie Osborne made the first team from Zanesville, while freshman Isabella Norman made second team. Jersey Draughn…
Muskingum Co. It’s quite the time for Maysville High School The Panthers have their biggest game in over 50 years right around the corner. The boys basketball team is headed to the OHSAA Final 4 for the first time since 1971. Thursday, the school held a pep rally in anticipation of the team’s trip to Dayton this weekend. The team…
The Perry County OSU Extension Office is gearing up for a fun challenge to help with your wellness. Misty Harmon, an Educator in Family and Consumer Sciences with the Extension Office, said the Finding Your Path to Wellness Spring Email Challenge will start on April 8th. She also detailed how the Email Challenge works. “We send messages out once a…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This week, the spotlight shines bright on Benji, the Animal Shelter Society’s Pet of the Week. Benji is a delightful 7-year-old yorkie poodle mix who is eager to show off his playful antics and loving nature to potential families looking for a new member to love. He’s an affectionate and happy little guy, and like all the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Water Department met with the county commissioners on March 21st to address a pressing issue. The core issue involved stab-in fittings that have unexpectedly failed, leading to operational disruptions and need for repair. After Muskingum Site Services presented a bill for the repairs, the Water Department has been looking for funding solutions to cover…
Muskingum County- We are steps away from the finish line in high school hoops and we still have one local team in the mix. March Madness may start this week, but for the Maysville Panthers, they’ve already overcome the odds. After coming back from double digits the past two games these Panthers look to pounce on the first state championship in the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Primary Election has come and gone, but some excitement still remains. In the Republican race for Muskingum County Commissioner, Drake Prouty defeated Tony Coury and Gene Tahyi. Prouty had 5,403 votes while Coury received 2,034 votes and Tahyi 895. Prouty said his election night was a night full of joy and that hard work was a…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Spring is in the air, and with it comes the return of the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing. From 11 am to 1 pm every Saturday until the end of April, you can enjoy the best of local produce, fresh baked goods, handmade items, and much more. “Because it’s springtime, you’ll see a lot of…
ZANESVILLE, OH – On March 20th, the United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties rolled out the welcome mat for local tax-exempt organizations during their Spring Funding Cycle Announcement and Training Event. The focus of the gathering was the launch of their revamped application process for the United Way’s spring funding cycle. Applications are now all online on the…
ZANESVILLE OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week has been looking for his forever home for almost a year now. Meet Chomp! He’s a 6-year-old terrier mix who is up to date on his vaccinations, neutered and food motivated. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer at the Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center, said Chomp was taken in on April 22nd, 2023;…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has designated this week as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Governor DeWine is encouraging all Ohioans to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards like thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and floods. Travis Roach, Deputy Director of the Muskingum County EMA, said the most important thing you can do is be prepared for anything. “Have…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of dementia that people can develop as they age. Oaks at Northpointe A/P Payroll Coordinator Kim Drabik announced an upcoming event that aims to spread Alzheimer’s awareness and draw support for those facing the disease. “So we decided to hold this event every year,” Drabik said. “We try to raise money for…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The 21st century is often referred to as the information age but not all of that information has to be modern, it can be traditional too. Muskingum County Library System Adult Services Librarian Heather Phillips announced an upcoming event that uses old-fashioned curiosity to encourage literacy through comparing historic cooking recipes to modern tastes. “And we’ll go,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Election Day for the Ohio March Primary is Tuesday, March 19. Early voting for the election wrapped up on Sunday at 5PM. Richard Malik, an Election Specialist at the Muskingum County Board of Elections Office, is urging those who didn’t cast their ballot during early voting, to do so Tuesday at the polls. He also gave some…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Imagine following an injured loved one into the emergency room and being told they couldn’t be saved because of a shortage of blood. East Central Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross Executive Director Rod Cook discussed how vital blood donation is, as well as how easy it can be to donate. “Each blood donation is one…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Community Foundation is a major source for high school students looking for options in regards to scholarship funding. MCCF Scholarship Manager Andrea Polen announced how the MCCF has joined with the Board of the John McIntire Estate to handle the tasks surrounding the annual, John McIntire Education Scholarship. “The John McIntire Scholarship has been…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Southeast Ohio is a rural region that is abundant with many species of wildlife. Zane State College Wildlife Conservation Professor Al Parker announced an event that helps familiarize the public with some of Ohio’s natural inhabitants and enlighten them by showcasing their specific behaviors and capabilities. “Well the Wildlife Conference is something we started prior to Covid….
A special guest made their way to the WHIZ studios this week. Nichole Hannahs got a visit from Jessie Bennett, a naturalist with the Perry County Parks District. She brought along her educational box turtle as they talked turtles. Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: Jessie Bennett, Perry County Parks District, Turtles
MAYSVILLE: 50 HARTLEY: 49 WARREN: 65 TRI-VALLEY: 49 Categories: Local Sports, Muskingum Valley League Basketball, Sports Tags: High school scoreboard, High School Sports Scores
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local 4-H Club is challenging other groups to get involved with a food drive. The West Ridge 4-H Club is hosting the food drive and are asking for non-perishable foods that will be donated to Eastside Community Ministry. The food drive will be held on Saturday, March 16th, from 9 to 2PM at the Muskingum County…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A beautiful and energetic pup named Stream has trickled her way into the Animal Shelter Society’s Pet of The Week spotlight. Stream is a 11-month-old Catahoula mix who is searching for her forever home. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious and she loves walks, playtime, and being beside human or other canine friends. “She loves folks. She…
