McDonald’s Greenhouse Spring Cuddles on the Farm event brings joy to all ages
The Spring Cuddles on the Farm event was hosted by McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze the last weekend in March. Goats, a turkey, sheep, baby bunnies, and a newly born calf were all enjoying the attention from visitors. Several of the activities that are normally offered in the fall were also open for the weekend […]
Local business embodies motto “Life Made Better” through helping non-profit
It is evident that giving back to the community is extremely important to Dresden & Company (D&Co.). The locally owned Direct Sales business has been involved in improving the Dresden community on a number of levels including helping to build a tourism base. They also focus on working with different charities and non-profits by designing, […]
2024 Celebration of the Arts showcases an abundance of Scottie talent
The Celebration of the Arts recognizes the artistic and musical talent of hundreds of students from the High School, Middle School, and four Tri-Valley elementary schools on March 15 from 6 to 8 PM. The sheer amount of amazing artwork and top-notch musical performances is something to behold. This year the students, educators, and staff […]
Muskingum County will experience near totality in April 8 North American solar eclipse
The Great North American Solar Eclipse passing through North America on Monday, April 8 is a rare occurrence that will not take place again in Ohio until the year 2099. As a matter of fact, the last total solar eclipse to be visible in Ohio was documented in 1806. As explained by NASA, a total […]
Dresden Community Association takes initial steps for improvements in 2023, looking to implement plans in 2024
The Dresden Community Association (DCA) has been working to promote the village of Dresden through their Destination Dresden website, preserve Dresden’s history, and advance its growth. The organization’s leaders are looking forward, ready to build upon the progress made over the last few years. The DCA’s mission statement reads, “To lead the Dresden Community Association […]
Women of Achievement Accepting Nominations
submitted The deadline is quickly approaching to nominate outstanding women in the Muskingum County community for the 36th Annual Women of Achievement (WOA) program. Nominations for the 2024 WOA will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 7. All nominations must be submitted electronically. Recipients will be honored during a banquet on Wednesday, April 24. […]
West Muskingum FFA wrapped up 2023 with a full schedule
The West Muskingum FFA members competed in the District Food Science CDE at Ridgewood High School. They completed a series of activities which included smelling and assigning aromas, figuring out which product was different out of 3 options, team product development, and completed practicums on food safety and quality. The team placed 2nd in the […]
Artists open new gallery in Zanesville’s art district
Mother-daughter artists Debbie Haines and Jessica Rohr collaborate to reopen Mindscapes gallery in the Y-Bridge Cultural Arts Center which is located at 8 Main Street in Zanesville. The high ceilings and mixture of glass windows and brick walls provide a stunning roomy space that elegantly features artwork created by both artists. Although the official grand […]
Volume 4 of Archives of the People available ahead of Black History Month
The fourth entry in a multi-volume book project, Archives of the People, documenting some of Zanesville’s most influential citizens from the Black community has just been published. This impactful new edition adds 45 biographies to an already impressive roster of people featured in previous volumes adding up to 182 biographies and 212 pages featuring Zanesville’s […]
Tri-Valley Drama Club captivates audiences with first production of the school year
Even though they had big shoes to fill with their performances of a beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol, the 2023/24 Tri-Valley Drama Club did not seem intimidated during their debut production. In fact, they brought the story to life in a way that brought smiles, and lots of chuckles to many during a nearly […]