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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 […]

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 […]

Zanesville City Schools unveils new STEAM Center with ribbon cutting ceremony and open house

Zanesville City Schools’ STEAM Center is set to open this fall. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on July 15 to celebrate the completion of the center and introduce it to the community. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, perfectly describing the intended use for the school’s new multipurpose state-of-the-art building. The […]