Dorr Scholarships totaling $80,000 awarded to local students
The John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship was established in 2017 and has since impacted the lives of dozens of Muskingum County students. This year, eight recipients received $10,000 each. John and Susan wanted to start the scholarship as a way to support students who are seeking higher education in the nursing, business, education, and […]
Fourth Annual Drug Free Muskingum Color Run (walk/waddle) blends colorful fun with awareness, prevention, and education
Even rain could not dampen the spirit of the walkers and color blast station participants at this year’s Drug Free Muskingum Color Run (walk/waddle). Every year, the event takes on a new fun theme; this year’s was “Future-opoly,” a take on the popular board game, Monopoly. The event took place at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds […]
Zane State College expands bachelor’s degree potential with Capital University transfer partnership agreements
Transfer partnership agreements were signed between Capital University and two community colleges, Zane State College and Washington State College, on May 19 during a signing ceremony at the Advanced Science & Technology Center located on the ZSC campus. The agreements create affordable, accessible pathways to certain four-year degrees and support students through seamless transfer experiences. “This […]
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ opens June 5 at The Renner
Opening weekend for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show will be June 5 through 7. The show is for audiences 18 years and older, and is highly interactive with call-outs welcome, and prop bags available to purchase. The Rocky Horror Show is a musical about a newly engaged, straight-laced young couple, Brad and Janet, whose […]
Zanesville Community Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
The second weekend of shows for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, presented by the Zanesville Community Theatre (ZCT), will run from May 29 through May 31. Showtimes are 8:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 PM on Friday and Sunday. The synopsis described in the show’s program reads: Just after midnight, a snowdrift […]
Dresden Parade Marshals and Homecoming Court Announced
The Dresden Homecoming is planned for Wednesday, June 17, through Saturday, June 20, at 701 Chestnut Street in Dresden. Meet your 2026 Dresden Homecoming Parade Marshals Darron & Tammy Delancey have been very well known to our wonderful village for many years! They have been married 38 years & have 2 children, Shadley & Shirer! […]
Frazeysburg Homecoming Begins June 4 – Grand parade Saturday, June 6 at 6 PM
The Frazeysburg Homecoming will run from Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6. Attendees can expect live entertainment, games, and food. A grand parade will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 6 PM. Parade marshals will be Kenny and Cathy Jenkins. The homecoming queen is Adayln Meeks, and this year’s attendants are Bailey Rice, […]
Smore Baskets donates $4,000 to AIM Outreach
On May 2, Smore Baskets held their inaugural Basket Bingo event, where they raised $4,000 to go to local nonprofit AIM Outreach. A giant check was presented to the co-founder of AIM Outreach, Jason Watson, during a Facebook live. “That’s amazing!” said Watson. “We use this to feed kids in the summertime, and that’s unreal.” […]
Zane’s Trace Commemoration to combine local history and family fun June 19 – 21
The Zane’s Trace Commemoration will return June 19, 20, and 21 with a huge lineup of activities, contests, and entertainment centered around celebrating Zanesville’s rich history. Most of the festivities will take place at the Putnam Historic Area (south of the 6th St. Bridge in Zanesville). This year, the Commemoration will honor America’s 250th anniversary […]
Large celebration held to unveil Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area improvements
Visitor center, cabins, and campground introduced as hundreds, including Ohio Governor DeWine, toured new facilities Among the 54,525 acres of reclaimed mining land that make up the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area sits a visitor center that is as equally breathtaking as the views. The new Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area Visitor Center is just one of […]