Frazeysburg’s Annual Homecoming begins Thursday, June 5
Frazeysburg’s annual Homecoming, hosted by the Frazeysburg Fire Department, is fast approaching. The event will take place Thursday, June 5th, through Saturday, June 7th. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a kiddie parade, “Pullin’ for Fun”, followed by a kiddie tractor pull. The Queen and Court, and Parade Marshall will be introduced at […]
Float the River offers exciting outdoor experiences in Zanesville
Float the River, located at 126 Muskingum Avenue, Zanesville, celebrated its opening season with a ribbon cutting on May 23, 2025. The water recreation business provides a relaxing yet adventurous experience to its customers as they float or kayak on the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. Owners T.J. and Savannah Mack first opened Float the River […]
Pre-register now and celebrate at MCLS Summer Reading kick-off events
The Muskingum County Library System (MCLS) is getting ready to launch another exciting summer of reading, and it all starts with pre-registration and a week of Summer Reading Kick-Off events across Muskingum County. Pre-registration is now open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, giving readers of all ages the chance to sign up early, explore […]
Dresden Elementary students meet real life heroes, Air Evac Lifeteam 107
Med Flight Helicopter Air Evac Lifeteam 107 – Licking County, OH landed in the back parking lot of the Dresden Elementary school on May 8, giving students a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Kindergarten through 6th grade were treated to a field trip-like experience without having to leave their school! Students were able to see the helicopter as […]
Festival of Paws participants braved the weather to support PAWS of Muskingum County
Bad weather could not keep supporters from the path of the Collegial Woods Trail for the annual Festival of Paws held on May 3rd as a fundraiser for the PAWS of Muskingum County spay and neuter assistance program. 38 Runners participated in the 5K race held at noon, and several others showed up for the […]
The Wilds is Open for Summer Season, with New Hellbender RV Campground Opening on May 30
by Jen Fields, Director of Communications Get ready for a wild adventure! The Wilds is officially open for the 2025 summer season, offering unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. More excitement is on the horizon this summer with the grand opening of the new Hellbender RV Campground on May 30! Located on nearly 10,000 […]
New Concord Elementary second graders celebrate Arbor Day
New Concord second graders were treated to a special outing to take part in the planting of a Chinese Dogwood Tree in their village for Arbor Day. This long-standing tradition is hosted by the village in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, and U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, who sponsored […]
Library donation is full circle moment for the Straker family
For many families, the John McIntire Library has been a big part of their lives since childhood. That is certainly the case for the Straker family, who have a deep connection to the library and in recent years have continued to show their support. In April, the JW & MH Straker Charitable Foundation presented a […]
Foodworks Alliance continues to change lives after a decade of serving the community
Foodworks Alliance celebrated its ten-year anniversary last month with an open house held at the facility located at 2725 Pinkerton Ln, Zanesville. Looking back at the past decade, there is so much to celebrate, including helping more than 50 food-related businesses get started, growing relationships with other organizations and partners that have benefited the community, […]
Cinderella graces the stage at Tri-Valley
The Tri-Valley Drama Club presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Enchanted Edition March 1st through 3rd at the Tri-Valley High School Cafetorium. The Tri-Valley Drama Club’s advisor, Marley Kennedy, has directed nine shows over the last five years with Tri-Valley. That breaks down to five straight plays (plays without music) and three musicals, including Cinderella. “I […]