ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Community Youth Foundation is gearing up for a celebration of hope and support with the return of the You Matter 5K race this spring. Scheduled for Sunday, May 5th at 12 PM, the race will take place on the Collegial Woods Trail behind Ohio University Zanesville. Participants have the option to compete in the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a year of investment and growth among its members in 2023. Muskingum County Chamber members have collectively invested over $50 million into their businesses throughout last year. This huge investment has been used for everything from fixing up buildings to upgrading business operations. “It’s not new machines that they’ve…
We start off with New Lexington’s last game against Warren where the MVL Small School champions where looking to capture their first district title since 1998. Panthers junior guard Bentley Hanson was huge for New Lexington throughout the entire game even when being face guarded for most of the game. Hanson would come up clutch in the 4th quarter with…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be cautious as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. According to the Patrol, during the last five years 227 people have been killed nationwide in drunk driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s day reporting period. Sergeant Jeff Jirles, at the Zanesville Patrol Post, said last year troopers arrested 230 people…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Rotary Club is gearing up for a night full of fun, prizes, and music. The 3rd annual Rotarama Raffle will take place at Secrest Auditorium on Friday night. The doors will open at 5 with DJ Adonis Brooks playing music. There will also be food and beverages for purchase from the Zanesville Jaycees and Randy’s…
ZANESVILLE, OH – In celebration of Chamber Week, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Chamber Luncheon today. The event, held at Eaglesticks Golf Club, drew in hundreds of chamber member businesspeople, showcasing the strong spirit of community and collaboration that thrives in Muskingum County. “That is when we put on our new board members, elect our officers,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Get ready to fall in love with McDreamy, the K9 Adoption Center’s pick for Dog of the Week! McDreamy is a 2-year-old Labrador mix who is searching for his forever family. His dog and people-friendly nature make him the ultimate dream dog for any home, offering endless cuddles, playtime, walks, and unconditional love. “He’d definitely need to…
We’re coming down to the wire in the OHSAA Playoffs for both boys and girls basketball. Here is a look at the OAZ players of the game in last week’s action. Jamisyn Stinson out of Sheridan was awarded a player of the game honor for her game against Carrolton. The MVL Player of the Year had 19 points, 7 rebounds…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Concert Association is gearing up for their final concert of their 2023-24 Season. The Texas Guitar Quartet will perform on Sunday, March 17th, at 3PM in Secrest Auditorium. Jim McLaughlin, the booking agent for the Concert Association, said this is not a concert to sleep on. “We’ve had a fine concert series with large groups,…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Ernie Bynum, the founder of the African American Community Fund, brought joy and anticipation to several community organizations today. The foundation, which is committed to strengthening community resources to meet the needs of African Americans, distributed generous grants to four deserving recipients in Muskingum County. “It means the world to me to give. That’s what my father…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – With the increase in spring traveling and warm weather activities comes the increased risk of severe accidents and injuries. East Central Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross Executive Director Rod Cook discussed some of the challenges the Red Cross faces this time of year and how donor support proves crucial in filling those needs. “A lot…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce has been making major strides toward remaking the downtown an attractive destination for business. Chamber President Dana Matz discussed some of the successful endeavors the Downtown Association has created toward enticing entrepreneurial business ventures downtown. “Day two of Chamber Week,” Matz said. “It’s where we get to celebrate all things chamber…
MVL BIG SCHOOL 1ST TEAM: JAMISYN STINSON NORA SAFFELL MADDIE GARBER MACKENZIE HARVEY RILEY ZAMENSKY MYA OLIVER BAILEY DEMENT ELAINA BRENLY 2ND TEAM: AVA HELLER HALLE WARNER JACIE ROLLISON EMILY LAWSON AVERY DANIELS ALEIGHA BUSSE HONORABLE MENTION: PAYTON POWELL PD MOORE ALEEA MUSSELMAN EMMA DOLAN BRI WOLFE JERZEI BLACKKETTER BRIDGETTE BIBLE Categories: Local Sports, Muskingum Valley League Basketball, Sports Tags:…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local church is getting ready for the Easter Season. Central Trinity United Methodist Church will be hosting a number of events during Holy Week and leading up to Easter. Jon Exman, the Pastor of Central Trinity UMC, said they look forward to this week every year. “We have a Maundy Thursday service and a lot of…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Library System is hosting a program to help guardians protect their children’s future. The program is called “Estate Planning, Protecting Their Future” and in it, participants will learn more about how to safeguard the interest of their loved ones. Jennifer Heston, the Customer Service Specialist at the South Branch Library, talked about who the…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Village of Roseville has a proud history of being a prominent industrial community for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. And many of those industrial practices were centered around getting the job done in the most cost-effective manner. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Anne Vogel discussed how the state will spend $1.1 Million Dollars to…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is one of the strongest chambers in the state. With more than 700 businesses included in its organization, member businesses can range from one or two employees to as many as 2,000. Membership Services Specialist Lydia Tom discussed some of the incentives the chamber offers local businesses and how participating…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Not only is it almost time to change your clocks, it’s also time to check your smoke detectors. Brock Williams, a Firefighter with the Zanesville Fire Department said you should be checking your smoke detectors every 6 months. “We like to remind everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detector. It’s a great time to be…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A new Indian restaurant just opened up in downtown Zanesville. Amar India Restaurant celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday. It’s owned and operated by Prabhjot Sekhon & Mandeep Singh. Sekhon said her and her husband have always been passionate about food which is what drove them to open their own restaurant. “My husband…
ZANESVILLE, OH – On March 7th, a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for Munson Crossing, a new workforce housing development at 108 Brighton Boulevard in Zanesville. This project is set to feature approximately 40 units and will stand on the grounds of the former Munson Elementary School. The school was demolished last year by the Muskingum County…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Laura Tompkins, the Executive Director of Academic Leadership for Zanesville City Schools, met with the Muskingum County Commissioners to present a proposal for a new building project. The proposed building would be constructed on existing school property and would aim to address various educational and administrative needs within the district. It is estimated to span approximately 32,500…
We have our other half of this week’s OAZ Players of the Game. These honors go tot he games played on March 2nd. On Highway 103 Bishop Rosecrans went out to Steubenville Central Catholic and needed everything from their top players. The game started off closed at the end of the first quarter with the Bishops up by one. Rosecrans…
BOYS: TRI-VALLEY: 48 NEW PHILADELPHIA: 42 EAST LIVERPOOL: 62 JOHN GLENN: 49 MAYSVILLE: 74 MINERVA: 64 Categories: Local Sports, Muskingum Valley League Basketball, Sports Tags: High school scoreboard, High School Sports Scores
NEW LEXINGTON, OH – On March 6th, Perry Behavioral Health Choices hosted a touching event to observe Black Balloon Day, a day dedicated to remembering those who have lost their battle with addiction. Attendees gathered to pay tribute and offer support to individuals and families affected by addiction. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and engage in conversations with…
