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Grease returns to the West Muskingum High School Stage

The 50s came to life during West Muskingum Vocal Booster’s spring musical, Grease directed by Josh Whetstone, West Muskingum High School’s choral director. Show times were March 14 through 16. This is the second time the production has graced the West Muskingum stage. The first was in 2012. Members of the cast included: Ashton Skoutelas […]

4-H week celebrated in Muskingum County – Enrollment open through April 1

The Muskingum County Commissioners proclaimed this week, March 2nd through March 8th, Ohio 4-H Week. The courthouse is lit with green lights, and the 4-H flag is being displayed there throughout the week as well. Ambassadors Hayden Weck, Braylie Burkey, Koby Bradley, and Educator Jamie McConnell met with the County Commissioners and participated in several […]

Colony Square Mall welcomes new eatery offering quick affordable food options

A new eatery in the food court at the Colony Square Mall, 3575 Maple Ave., Zanesville, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting earlier this month.  Pit Stop Express is located near Auntie Ann’s Pretzels in between the Muskingum County Library System outreach location in the mall and Super Brow. “We opened November 21st […]

Mr. Kirk Henderson named Tri-Valley Local Schools’ Superintendent

The Tri-Valley Local Schools Board of Education met on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM to vote on the district’s next superintendent. Pending Board of Education approval, Mr. Kirk Henderson will become superintendent effective August 1, 2025. Mr. Henderson surfaced as the top candidate for the job based on his extensive background in school […]

Plan for a fun evening on the town with Ladies’ Night Out in Dresden

One of Dresden’s largest shopping events of the year is upon us. The Dresden Community Association’s (DCA) annual Ladies’ Night Out is scheduled for Saturday, November 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., registration starts at 3:00. This free community event is the perfect opportunity for residents of Dresden and the surrounding communities to kick start […]

Bishop Fenwick presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

Bishop Fenwick School is showing their version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Breitfeller Auditorium in Rosecrans High School (1040 E Main St, Zanesville). The production is based on the classic television special by Charles M. Schulz featuring his beloved Peanuts characters portrayed by a talented […]