Crooksville Takes Baseball, West Muskingum Takes Softball

CROOKSVILLE, OH – With beautiful weather finally upon us, Crooksville hosted West Muskingum for some baseball and softball action on Monday. On the baseball diamond, the Ceramics were looking for their first win of the season. It was a tight game nearly throughout, and a high scoring one at that. The home side hung on for a thrilling nine to eight…

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

ZANESVILLE, OH – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a month dedicated to bringing awareness to the victims and survivors of this abuse. Muskingum County Prosecutor, Ron Welch, said that child abuse can happen happen in any city, regardless of it’s size. He also talked about some of the different signs that comes along with a child…

MCLS Partners Up with Alzheimer’s Association for Educational Series

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Library System has partnered up with the Alzheimer’s Association for a five part educational series. The first program in the series is Effective Communications Strategies and it will be held on Friday, April 19th from 4 to 5:30PM at the John McIntire Library. Skyler Tigner, the Adult Services Assistant Librarian, provided some statistics from…

Muskingum County EMA Urges Preparedness

ZANESVILLE, OH – With the threat of severe weather and rain in our forecast, the Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency wants to make sure you are prepared. EMA Director Jeff Jadwin said as more rain moves into our area it will cause rivers and streams to rise even more than they already are. “The ground is so soaked at this…

Make a Pawsitive Impact on the Community

ZANESVILLE, OH – This weekend you can have a Pawsitive Impact on the community by heading down to Imlay’s Florists. Imlay’s Florists have decided to partner up with the Animal Shelter Society to host the Pawsitive Impact Drive this Saturday from 10AM to 1PM. Katie Imlay, the owner of Imlay’s, said the idea to host this drive was a collaborative…

Muskingum Co. Domestic Violence Coalition Raises Awareness for Sexual Assault

ZANESVILLE, OH – Thursday at Zane State College, the Muskingum County Domestic Violence Coalition took a stand against sexual assault with a public awareness event. The gathering was centered on educating the community about the impacts of sexual assault and to extend support to those who have been affected by it. “I think it’s hard for people to talk about…

Florafino’s Under Renovation

ZANESVILLE, OH – Florafino’s Flowers and Gifts in Zanesville getting a makeover! The shop has started a remodeling project that’s aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for its customers. The remodel includes both interior designs and the expansion of the parking lot, adding a few more spaces for patrons. “We’re redesigning things in here just a little bit to make…

National Safe Digging Month

ZANESVILLE, OH – April is National Safe Digging Month. In observance of this month, Columbia Gas is releasing data from a recent national survey they conducted. The survey revealed that about 51% of homeowners planned to complete an outdoor do it yourself project in the next year. 56% of those homeowners did not plan on calling ahead to 8-1-1 to…

ZHS to Celebrate Achievements at Hall of Fame Banquet

ZANESVILLE, OH – Zanesville High School is set to honor its distinguished alumni at the upcoming Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. This event is scheduled for April 20th at 6 PM and is dedicated to honoring the outstanding accomplishments of Zanesville High Schools finest, highlighting those who have achieved significant honors or recognition. “The reason for doing this is to…

Sheridan Baseball, John Glenn Softball Enjoy Big Wins

NEW CONCORD, OH – It was a doubleheader on Tuesday between the Sheridan Generals and John Glenn Muskies, as the teams split the games. On the baseball diamond, Sheridan ran wild, scoring early and often in the game. The Generals plated four runs in the first, four more in the second and seven in the third as they never looked…

Changes in Overdose Reporting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Governor’s Office announced an administrative change that will improve how drug overdose information and communications are shared. Genesis Healthcare Emergency Services and Community Ambulance Director Heath Williams explained how a new state issued ruling will require emergency departments to report non-fatal drug overdoses to the Ohio Department of Health. “ODH has come down with the ruling…

Meadowbrook and Morgan Split Baseball, Softball Doubleheader

  MCCONNELSVILLE, OH – Meadowbrook and Morgan in an MVL matchup in McConnelsville on Monday. Say that five times fast. The Colts and Raiders did battle on Monday evening in the MVL for both baseball and softball, but the games went two entirely different directions. On the baseball diamond, it was an absolute rout. Morgan had a seven-run second inning,…

Zanesville Astronomy Club Hosts Viewing Party at OUZ Campus

ZANESVILLE, OH – Here locally, people were out in droves at the Ohio University Zanesville Campus Monday to get a glimpse of the eclipse. The Zanesville Astronomy Club handed out viewing glasses and set up telescopes so people could get a closer look at the once in a lifetime event. Irene Baron, an Eclipse Ambassador with the NASA Partner Eclipse…

Annual Suicide Awareness Banquet

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Addiction, suicide prevention and mental illness are increasingly becoming ordinary concerns that today’s healthcare and social workers are having to face. Muskingum County Suicide Prevention Coalition Member Dr. Vicki Whitacre announced an upcoming event that honors community members who combat suicide and its surrounding issues.  “We’re having the suicide awareness banquet that we have annually for the…

Ohio Agencies Light the Way for Inclusive Eclipse Experience

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities have joined forces to introduce a new device at Ohio state parks to help those who are visually impaired experience the upcoming eclipse. Developed in 2017, the LightSound device offers a unique way for individuals who are blind or have low vision to experience a…

Baker Named ZAAP Gallery Artist of the Month

ZANESVILLE, OH – Jennifer Johnston Baker has been named the ZAAP Gallery’s Artist of the Month for April. Baker’s love of creating started at a young age and has followed her ever since. Baker said her art helps as a distraction to everything else going on around her. “It was just fun and the outcome was always, to other people…

Ohio Prepares for Eclipse

ZANESVILLE, OH – As Ohio prepares to fall under the shadow of a total solar eclipse on April 8th, the Zanesville Post of the State Highway Patrol is shining a light on safety tips for the expected influx of celestial spectators. This rare event is projected to attract thousands of eclipse chasers passing through to reach viewing areas, possibly leading…

Meet Duke! This Week’s Dog of the Week

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week never meets a stranger. Meet Duke! Duke is a 2-year-old American English Coonhound mix who is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, and loves to get all of the attention. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer at the Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center, Duke appears to do well with other dogs, however…

Beebe Named Artcoz Artist of the Month

ZANESVILLE, OH – Jill Beebe has been named the Artcoz Artist of the Month for April. Beebe said she’s had a passion for painting since she was about 6-years-old when a childhood friend invited her to a painting class. She said she finds joy in making things come alive in her works and that people enjoy viewing her work. “I…