Fashion and Felines took over the Colony Square Mall

Chatty Cat Café holds first-ever fashion show featuring adoptable cats Sister businesses The Chatty Cat Closet and The Chatty Cat Café brought the cattitude to the runway in a Colony Square Mall first. Rescues & Runways: Catwalks, Coffee & Cats was held just outside of the entrance to The Chatty Cat Closet near the mall’s food […]
Frazeysburg holds Sparks in the Park in observance of Independence Day

The Frazeysburg Revitalization Association (FRA) and the Frazeysburg Fireworks Committee held a spectacular fireworks show at Frew Park on June 26. Before the sparks flew, an opening event was held with the National Anthem performed by Monica Staley (Schneider), a 2010 Tri-Valley alum, while veterans from the Frazesburg VFW raised the American flag. “Here at […]
Muskingum 250 hosts Trailblazers & Founders Memorial dedication

A Dedication of the Trailblazers & Founders Memorial was held as part of a day-long July 4th celebration hosted by Muskingum 250 at Confluence Park in Zanesville. The historic event opened with a presentation of colors by the Muskingum Valley Council Scouts just moments after Muskingum 250 Chair Rebecca Carr welcomed an audience seated under […]
OUZ hosted a book signing for local golf-focused history book featuring 50 area artists and written by Jim Boyd

It has been a long but rewarding journey for author Jim Boyd, who celebrated the release of his new book, Life, Death, and Resurrection of a Golf Course: Mangold Country Club to Zanesville Jaycee Public Golf Course, with a book signing at Ohio University Zanesville’s Campus Library. The event was held on the evening of […]
Adamsville Homecoming kicks off with a parade Wednesday, July 22

The final Tri-Valley area homecoming for the year is nearly upon us. The Adamsville Homecoming may be the last, but it is certainly not least. This year’s event lineup welcomes back many favorites, such as the pedal tractor and farm tractor pulls, fireworks, and, of course, a parade. The theme is “Stars and Stripes Under […]
Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival returns for 61st year

The 61st Annual Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival will be held at Crooksville Park from Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18. The three-day annual festival honors the area’s rich pottery-making history with a parade, contests, old-time traditions, food, and live music. This year’s itinerary is outlined below: Thursday, July 16 Friday, July 17 Saturday, July 18 […]
New Concord invites community to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with celebration on July 11

The Village of New Concord invites residents and visitors from throughout southeastern Ohio to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during a full day of family-friendly activities on Saturday, July 11, culminating with a patriotic concert and fireworks in Village Park. The America 250 Celebration represents a collaborative effort among the Village of New Concord, Celebrate New […]
Applications open for conservation, environmental stewardship funding

Up to $250,000 available for community projects, fellowships, research and innovation The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting applications for conservation and environmental stewardship initiatives, with up to $250,000 available to support locally led efforts that advance the greater well-being of the region. For the third consecutive year, FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Fund […]
Zanesville Daybreak Rotary Welcomes New 2026-2027 President

The Rotary Club of Zanesville Daybreak announced that Amy Froelich was sworn in by Brent Mirgon, immediate past president of the club, at the end of June. Her first regular Rotary meeting as president will be on July 2 at 7:15 a.m. at the Zanesville Country Club. “I am energized and excited about this year’s […]
The John & Annie Glenn Museum in New Concord, Ohio and the National Road & Zane Grey Museum in Norwich, Ohio Offers Free Admission July 2026 For Eligible Families Through America 250-Ohio 4th Grade History Pass Plus Program

Free admission for Ohio 4th graders and their guests is thanks to program sponsors GE Aerospace, Nordson Corporation and Honda. The John & Annie Glenn Museum and the National Road & Zane Grey Museum is inviting Ohio 4th grade families to explore local history for free this July through participation in America 250-Ohio’s 4th Grade […]