NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – In-demand Jobs Week is a celebration of the jobs, industries and skills that are in demand across the state. Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted visited New Lexington City Schools to witness how a $2.5 Million Dollar Career Technical Education Grant is being used to renovate their Workforce Development Center and help expand the assorted programs being…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Civic Chorus Chamber Singers are set to perform a Spring Choral Music Concert on Tuesday, May 14th, at Central Trinity United Methodist Church. The event will begin at 7:30 PM and marks the finale of the Thursday Music Club’s 114th music season. The concert is free and welcomes all members of the public to experience the…
ZANESVILLE, OH – As temperatures rise, the Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department is urging the community to take extra precautions during tick season. Ticks are carriers of various diseases like Lyme disease, which can have long-term health effects if not treated early. Officials recommend several strategies to minimize the risk of tick bites, including wearing long sleeves and pants when…
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Urban Greens Program is inviting the community to get involved with the area gardens. The Urban Greens Program consists of six gardens that are across Muskingum County that the Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District maintains. Betsy Rosser, an Urban Agriculture and Education Specialist for the Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District, said one of their…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Ohio University Zanesville is inviting their Education Alumni back for a day full of fun and friends. The EduConnect Alumni Reunion will take place on Saturday, May 18th from 3 to 5PM on the OUZ Campus Green. Teri Peasley, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Early Childhood & Elementary Education Program at OUZ, said this is a…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Muskingum County has many interesting trails and now one trail has an added attraction. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today at Joe’s Run Recreational Trail behind the OUZ Campus to celebrate the addition of sequentially placed StoryWalk posts that designate the fully paved trail as a StoryWalk. Muskingum County Library System Youth Service Librarian Katie Merritt…
DRESDEN, OH – It could be baseball or softball, but no matter which spring sport is the topic of conversation, it should be pretty well known by this point that Tri-Valley will be discussed in a high light when it comes to MVL play. Sitting in third in the “big school” division, the “Lady Dawgs” came in against small school…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A new furniture store is getting ready to open its doors to the public this week. The new Ashley Homestore, located at 210 El Camino Dr. in South Zanesville, will have a soft opening Friday, May 3rd. Bo Coconis, the Co-Owner of Coconis Furniture and now Ashley, says they have been working on the project for a…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Monica Crawford has been named Artist of the Month at the ZAAP Gallery. Crawford describes her art style as contemporary, exploratory, and constantly evolving. She uses different colors of paint and shapes in her works that help to bring out emotions to the viewer. She said she has always been interested in pursuing art, but life put…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Snoopy, an adorable three-year-old chihuahua, has been named the Animal Shelter Society’s Pet of the Week. Unlike the comic strip Beagle who’s always on top of his doghouse, our Snoopy prefers a cozy, loving lap to lay on. He is extremely gentle and a bit shy, but very affectionate once he warms up to new friends. Snoopy…
ZANESVILLE, OH – As the sun climbs higher and the days get warmer, the Zanesville Farmers Market is making a seasonal leap outdoors. Starting May 4th through October, the farmers market will host its summer sessions at a new location, Adornetto’s Pizzeria, at 2224 Maple Avenue. Operating every Saturday, from 9 AM to noon, the new outdoor venue promises not…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Carrie Turner has been named the ArtCoz Artist of the Month for May. Turner says she has done many art styles with her previous works but she always finds herself coming back to acrylic paints. She says she challenged herself to create a different piece each day she had the chance. “In this collection of paintings, it’s…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local group is continuing its mission to help control the pet population in Muskingum County. PAWS of Muskingum County hosted a Spay and Neuter Clinic on Wednesday. The Rascal Clinic at the Washington Township Fire Department. Teresa Hildebrand, the President of PAWS, said, in total, 30 dogs and 28 cats were able to receive vaccines, a…
ZANESVILLE, OH – South Zanesville leaders are continuing their efforts to spruce up the village. The Village South Zanesville Police Department and Fire Department, along with other village officials are teaming up to host a Community Clean Up Day. The Clean Up Day will be this Saturday, May 4th, from 9AM until noon. Clean up will begin in the parking…
Zanesville, OH- A pair of delightful dogs don’t want to be without one another. Diesel and Baby Girl are a bonded pair. They are both 8-years-old and weigh just over 50 pounds. They are spayed and neutered and keep clean kennels. They are also friendly with other dogs and love to play in the grass. “They would do great with…
We take a look at the latest Coaches Association Baseball Poll as three local teams cracked the list in DII. At number 4 are the Sheridan Generals, despite the mixed week with two losses to Tri-Valley and wins against Maysville, Coshocton and Logan. Licking Valley comes in at number 8 after an unbeaten week with wins over Watkins, Newark Catholic,…
NEW LEXINGTON, OH – It was a senior night success in a massive MVL matchup for New Lexington, as we enter the final full week of high school baseball. The top team in the small school division, New Lexington is now on a five-game winning streak with the 10-0 win over second place West Muskingum. As you might imagine, the seniors…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Mark your calendars for a fun team-building event in downtown Zanesville! The Quality Care Partners Corporate Challenge is set for May 16th, inviting area businesses to participate in a fun-filled evening inspired by “Minute to Win It” competitions. Interested businesses can register as many teams as they desire, with a registration fee of $250 per team. Teams…
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville High School FFA program spends a day each year cleaning the litter discarded by nicotine users. Zanesville High School FFA Members Nolan Hittle and Hailee Patterson discussed some of the reasons behind the clean-up as well as how their efforts helped to make an impact. “This is our second year doing this clean-up,” Patterson said….
ZANESVILLE, OH – Get ready to stock your bookshelves! The Friends of the Library group from the Muskingum County Library System is hosting a book sale this Saturday, May 4th. The day will begin with an exclusive sale for Friends of the Library members from 10:30 AM to 12 PM, followed by the public sale from 12 PM to 2…
Thursday, April 25th BASEBALL: River View – 0 New Lexington – 10 John Glenn – 13 Crooksville – 2 Maysville – 6 West Muskingum – 9 Philo – 5 Meadowbrook – 12 Tri-Valley – 8 Morgan – 0 Zanesville – 1 Licking Heights – 4 Heath – 5 Johnstown-Monroe – 1 Ridgewood – 0 Strasburg-Franklin – 1 Miller – 6…
ZANESVILLE, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and Intel’s Executive Vice President met today to announce a new H2Ohio partnership. The Officials met at Dillon State Park to discuss the partnership that will help protect and improve water quality in the Licking Watershed. Governor DeWine said Intel has the most…
ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Animal Shelter Society’s Pet of the Week doesn’t act his age. Meet Binx! He is an 8-year-old corgi mix, who’s neutered, up to date on his vaccines, and is ready to run into his forever family’s arms. Rebecca Hunt, the Animal Care Manager at the Animal Shelter, said even though Binx is 8, he still…
ZANESVILLE, OH – A groundhog’s search for a burrow has led to an unusual find at the Greenwood Cemetery in Zanesville. The creature’s routine digging exposed human remains that were buried in 1945. The incident occurred last Friday, April 19th. The remains, identified as those of Mrs. Winter, were reinterred in a cremation vault donated by the Snouffer Funeral Home….
