Local high school marching bands perform at OMEA State Finals following Tri-Valley Classic
Music filled Jack Anderson Stadium during the 2023 Tri-Valley Classic. Sixteen high school bands came to compete for Dresden’s biggest night in music including Crooksville, Shenandoah, Philo, Morgan, Meadowbrook, Licking Valley, Maysville, River View, John Glenn, St. Clairsville, Zanesville, Point Pleasant, Dublin Scioto, Hilliard Davidson, Central Crossing and of course the host for the evening […]
Jefferson alumnus inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
After a lifetime of dedication to 4-H, Nashport native James R. Helt was recognized for his contributions to the organization at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals annual conference on October 9, where he was inducted as the newest member of the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Helt grew up on a […]
Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday hosts 19th annual Farm Show
It’s that time of the year again! The Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday Farm Show has been educating local youth and families about how farming was done in the past for nearly two decades. This year’s show will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 22nd from […]
Over 100 volunteers pitch in for Habitat for Humanity’s 2023 Project Playhouse
This year marked the third year for Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio’s Project Playhouse in Muskingum County, held at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds on Friday, October 13. Although Project Playhouse has taken place in other areas, Muskingum is one of just three counties in Southeast Ohio that hold the event. The other two are […]
Prospect Place Annual Craft Fair biggest yet
Earlier this month Historic Prospect Place hosted their biggest Harvest Arts and Crafts Fair to date. Around 50 vendors were set up for the sixth iteration of the event. Entry was free but a dollar donation was required for those parking on the grounds. Self-guided tours were also offered all day. All proceeds from the […]
MUSKINGUM VALLEY SYMPHONIC WINDS OPENS 2023-2024 SEASON
submitted The Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds opens the 2023-2024 with a performance of “Living Music,” a concert of works by living composers, on Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. in Brown Chapel on the campus of Muskingum University. The program will feature works by living composers and that represent a wide variety of styles. Featured […]
Voting now open for 2023 Y-City Scarecrow Contest
Right now is a great time to visit down town Zanesville. Main Street is decorated with several scarecrows that were created by local businesses and organizations as part of this year’s Y-City Scarecrow Contest. Besides enjoying them along your walk through Main Street, you can also show your support of those that participated by voting […]
Muskingum University Homecoming Week Begins Tuesday, Oct. 10
submitted Muskingum University invites the campus community, alumni, and the greater community to celebrate its 101st Homecoming. Homecoming Week activities begin on Tuesday, Oct. 10 with the announcement of the top 3 king and queen candidates. Our top 10 candidates are: Top 10 king candidates: Top 10 queen candidates: Students can enjoy activities on Wednesday and […]
Zane State College holds first disc golf tournament near anniversary of ribbon-cutting
Around this time, last year Zane State College (ZSC) celebrated the opening of their 18-hole disc golf course. Just one year later the course was home to the college’s first ever disc golf tournament bringing players of all levels and all around Ohio together for some friendly competition on the campus. Over 60 players registered […]
Zanesville High School Marching Band hosts 60th Bonanza of Bands competition
by Katelyn Dotson The 60th Bonanza of Bands competition was held on September 23 at Zanesville High School in Zanesville, Ohio. The five-hour competition started at 5:00 P.M. Fourteen marching bands performed, and of these were Coshocton, Philo, Trimble Local, St Clairsville, Highland, Meadowbrook, Cambridge, Ridgewood, Tri-Valley, Berne Union, Newark, Hilliard Darby, Dublin Jerome, and […]