Patriot Companies helps Tri-Valley Youth League Baseball kick off season with massive 69-foot American flag
A 69-foot American Flag was on display for Tri-Valley Youth League Baseball’s opening day at Kenny Wolford Park thanks to the generosity of Patriot Companies. “Honestly, it kinda teared me up a little bit to see all of our youth standing at attention during the national anthem with their hands on their hearts and their […]
Bible-based education available to school-age Muskingum County children through LifeWise Academy
By now I am sure you have noticed the red LifeWise Academy bus traveling from a school to a nearby church or have seen it parked in the parking lot for the Dresden Swim Center. In another Muskingum community, another bus with the LifeWise logo and prominent red paint job may have been recognized parked […]
Community came together to raise $142,530 during 38th Annual Carr Center Cake Auction
The Carr Center provides important services to children and adults living with disabilities in Muskingum County through programs that they offer. One of the main fundraisers for the organization is their cake auction which was established in the late 80s. The community showed their support as they have for 38 years and provided cakes to […]
38th Annual Carr Center Cake Auction to be held April 24 – 25
The 38th Annual Carr Center Cake Auction will be Wednesday, April 24 & Thursday, April 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at The Colony Square Mall, located at 3575 Maple Ave. in Zanesville. About 350 cakes/incentives will be auctioned off during the two-day event. With incentives ranging in value from $50 to $2,500. There […]
2024 Harper Classic 5k and 8k Run held despite flooding
Although the course for the Harper Classic 5k and 8k Run had to be altered due to flooding, the unwavering spirit and grit of those who participated did not. Runners typically race past the Muskingum River and wind through the Dresden River Park as part of the mapped course, but this year Mother Nature created […]
Mid-East CTC students earn medals during SkillsUSA State Championships
Mid-East Career and Technology Centers students from the Buffalo and Zanesville Campuses competed at the SkillsUSA Ohio State Championships at the Greater Columbus Convention Center earlier this month. Several students earned gold, silver, and bronze medals. Those students are listed below. • Career Pathways Showcase – Arts & Communications – Gold – Laikyn Clark, Mackenzie […]
Arena Cuts brings fresh approach to barbershop experience
Just one step in the door of Clayton Arena’s barbershop, Arena Cuts, and you will quickly realize that you are about to undergo an innovative spin on the classic barbershop experience. The new shop is located at 42 E Main Street in New Concord, across from Scott’s Diner. The timeless modernized black, grey, and white […]
Straker Foundation Announces Spring Grants
“This cycle challenged our grants committee more than any previous,” Susan Straker Holdren said of the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation’s 2024 call for grants. An unprecedented number of requests totaled five times the funds allotted. The Foundation was able to fund 37 requests in Muskingum County for a total of just over 1.2 […]
Frazeysburg Lions Club Update
by Dan Osborn Zone Chairman Jeff Garver held the Lions Zone 3 meeting on February 26th at Frazeysburg Presbyterian Church. The Zone 3 clubs present were Duncan Falls-Philo, Frazeysburg, West Muskingum, and Zanesville Host. Many district officers from the OH -7 were present also. President Diana Wolford read the Frazeysburg Club activities and donations the […]
Veteran and emergency service-owned power washing business opens
Young entrepreneurs Brady West and Austin Settles recently founded Valor Wash & Care out of a passion for helping their community look its best. “As veterans and emergency service providers, we understand the value of hard work and dedication. We saw power washing as a way to provide a valuable service while also giving back […]