Friends of New Concord to Host 3rd Annual Community Day on Aug. 30
The Friends of New Concord (FONC) is hosting the 3rd annual New Concord Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The community is invited to a full day of events and activities for the entire family. All events throughout the day include free admission, and there is no cost to participate […]
Y-Bridge Arts Festival opens Friday, August 1 at Zane State College/OUZCampus
The 15th annual Y-Bridge Festival is Friday, August 1st from 2 p.m. until dark and Saturday, August 2nd from 11 a.m. until dark. The FREE event will feature local and regional artists, musicians, children’s activities, and food vendors.It is important to note that the festival is moving temporarily to Zane State College/OUZ (1555 Newark Road, […]
Main Street Pizzeria & Pub to be Featured On America’s Best Restaurants
Local eatery Main Street Pizzeria & Pub will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early August 2025. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on August 4th. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Adamsville Homecoming Parade
Zane State College awarded $272,364.00 to support first-generation and low-income students, and students with disabilities, through TRIO Student Support Services
Federal grant will boost student retention and graduation at ZSC The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Zane State College a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $272,364.00 to improve college retention and graduation rates among first-generation and low-income students, and students with disabilities. This award represents funding for the 2025–2026 academic year. […]
2025-2026 Zanesville BPW officers announced
The Zanesville Business and Professional Women (ZBPW) officers for 2025-2026 are President Stephanie Bridwell, Vice President Teri Clapper, Treasurer Mary Ann Dutro and Recording Secretary Liz Herrell. ZBPW is open to both women and men, employed and unemployed, who supports the Legislative Platform. Meetings are held the first Thursday, 6 p.m. at various locations with […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Zanesville becomes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio
New name honors commitment to all youth in need within growing service footprint Big Brothers Big Sisters of Zanesville proudly announces a new name that reflects its growing regional presence and impact: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio (BBBSAOH). This new name acknowledges the organization’s expanded service area across five-counties, including Muskingum, Guernsey, Coshocton, […]
Steve Matson receives Fraternalist of the Year Award
Steve Matson, President of Good Deeds Service Club and owner of Matson Retirement Planning in Zanesville, was awarded the Fraternalist of the Year Award at the recent Conference of Excellence hosted by Gleaner Life Insurance in Sea Island, GA. This national award is given to one Gleaner Agent annually who exemplifies the fraternal spirit of […]
Colony Square Mall’s events aimed to help area families preparing to send their kids back to school
Summer is winding down, and signs of fall are fast approaching. Racks of school supplies and Reese’s chocolate peanut butter pumpkins have simultaneously popped up in store aisles, and I don’t know about you, but I am not quite ready for either one (although the pumpkins are pretty tasty). Whether you are excited about back-to-school […]
Ribbon cuttings mark the completion of two improvement projects in Zanesville
On July 9th, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of Dug Road. A parade of historic cars led by Zanesville Mayor Don Mason directly followed. Dug Road had been closed for about 7 years until the $5.5 million road stabilization project could be completed. “The reopening of Dug Road is a […]