MVESC Little Farmers Academy to offer childcare – enrollment now open
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) celebrated the completion of its brand new year-round childcare center, Little Farmers Academy, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Administration and staff, along with the Zanesville-Muskingum Chamber of Commerce, the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation, and members of the community, joined in on the celebration. This is the third […]
Home décor shop Timber & Grace is officially open for business
Owner and Founder Sheryl Knabb opened Timber & Grace, a home décor shop just outside New Concord. They celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a day full of demonstrations, refreshments, and discounts. “We like to put our own little decorative touches, our own little creative touches and things. So, there’s things […]
Zane Trace Players to present Whistle Down the Wind – Opening night is August 22
Opening night for the Renner Theater’s latest production, Whistle Down the Wind is Friday, August 22 at 8 PM. According to the theater’s website, Whistle Down the Wind is about three children on a Lancashire farm who believe a wounded, escaped convict they find hiding in their barn is Jesus Christ, and they vow to […]
New community theater established at Dresden Church
A new theater opportunity for area youth is now available. Marley Kennedy and the Dresden Church have teamed up to form the Dresden Village Community Theater (DVCT). “We’re trying to find ways to get more kids engaged, community-wide and county-wide. That’s a big thing with Dresden Church is that we’re super community-focused and wanting to […]
Curtain up—Broadway is coming to New Concord!
The 2025 Celebrate New Concord summer outdoor concert series presents Sheryl Wise & Co. on Tuesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. Join community members, Muskingum alumni, and faculty on August 12 for an evening of musical theater, with narration by Greg and Eileen Adams. Enjoy songs from classics like The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, and The Wizard of […]
Zanesville BPW Celebrates 105 Years by Awarding 10 Elliott Educational Endowment Scholarships
The Zanesville Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW), proudly celebrating 105 years of continuous service to the community, is pleased to announce the 2025 Elliott Educational Endowment Fund scholarship recipients. In honor of this special milestone, 10 scholarships have been awarded to deserving women from Muskingum County who are furthering their education and professional development. Since the 1930s, the Elliott Endowment Fund […]
179th Muskingum County Fair begins this Sunday, August 10
The Muskingum County Fair presented by Lepi and Associates Real Estate Services runs August 10 through 16th, 2025. The Grandstand lineup includes: • SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 HARNESS RACING ………1:00 P.M. NATIONAL TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOC. SANCTIONED • TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL 7:00 P.M. • MONDAY, AUGUST 11 HARNESS RACING 6:00 P.M. • TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 SARGE […]
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 […]