180th Muskingum County Fair begins August 16th
The 180th Muskingum County Fair opens Sunday, August 16, and runs through Saturday, August 22. Sunday, August 16 – Veterans Day (veterans admitted free all day)The grand opening of the 180th Blue Ribbon Fair will be held at the grandstands at 4:15 p.m. with 4-H Awards and a Junior Fair Parade following. The National Tractor […]
3,355,828 Minutes read for MCLS Summer Reading Program
The Muskingum County Library System’s “Unearth A Story” Summer Reading Program was a massive success with readers amassing a total of 3,355,828 minutes read throughout the two-month program, which concluded on July 31. “Our community definitely showed up and participated and read a lot,” said Sean Fennell, MCLS Marketing & Community Relations Director. “It warms […]
16th Annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival featured artwork from 68 artists
The Y-Bridge Arts Festival, an annual celebration of the area’s vibrant artist community, returned to Zane State College on July 31 and August 1. 68 Artist booths were set up for the two-day festival, along with a selection of food truck vendors. A wide range of art media were represented both indoors at the college’s […]
‘Knot Alone: United in Purpose’ Overdose Awareness Day Community Event to take place August 31 at Zane’s Landing Park
More than 20 partners providing resources and educational activities will be joining Drug Free Muskingum, Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, and the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department for the annual Overdose Awareness Day Community Event on Monday, August 31, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at a new location this year, […]
The Renner presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’ – tickets now on sale
A childhood favorite for many, Alice in Wonderland, has made its way to The Renner stage. The Zane Trace Players are portraying Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, and the rest of the characters from Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. The show opened on August 6, but there […]
Family Medicine Provider Joins Genesis Primary Care
Joseph A. Trapp, D.O., has joined Genesis Primary Care, specializing in family medicine. Dr. Trapp earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio, and completed his family medicine residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. He is board-certified in family medicine by the American […]
Gus Macker Zanesville 2027 Confirms Venue Through Regional Community Partnership
The Gus Macker Zanesville 2027 Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the tournament venue has officially been confirmed through a collaborative partnership between Ohio University Zanesville, Zane State College, and the YMCA of Zanesville. This milestone marks a significant step toward bringing one of the nation’s most recognized 3-on-3 basketball tournaments back to Muskingum […]
Visit Zanesville Announces Second-Round Recipients of the 2026 Muskingum County Tourism Development Grant
Visit Zanesville is proud to announce the recipients of the second round of the 2026 Muskingum County Tourism Development Grant, a program that invests in projects and experiences designed to attract visitors, encourage overnight stays, and strengthen Muskingum County’s tourism economy. Following the committee review process, the second-round grant recipients are: The Tourism Development Grant […]
MCLS Summer Reading wraps up July 31
Summer Reading 2026, Unearth a Story ends July 31. Remember to log your reading either by using the Beanstack app or by visiting The John McIntire Library or any of the five Muskingum County Library System branch libraries. Also remember to collect any weekly prizes you’ve earned, and apply your tickets gained to your favorite […]
Dresden Melon Festival brings food, games, live music, and, of course, melons to Dresden River Park August 1
Dresden is preparing for its third large summer event for 2026, the Dresden Melon Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 1. This all-day celebration, hosted by The Friends of the Dresden Parks, honors Dresden’s melon-growing history. The festival will be held at the Dresden River Park with parking at nearby Tri-Valley High School. Shuttle services will […]