Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast recognizes 16 students
The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast, held at North Terrace Church of Christ in Zanesville on January 19, 2026, offered moments of reflection on the impact MLK left and continues to leave, while also looking to the future by providing scholarships for students pursuing higher education. “32 years is a […]
Always Louise opens in Dresden, offering custom laser engraved gifts, handcrafted products, and unique finds
A boutique offering custom gifts recently relocated to Dresden. Always Louise, Laser Engraved Gifts and More specializes in one-of-a-kind women’s and men’s gift items for all occasions. Always Louise, formerly located in the Downtown Freight Shops in Zanesville, found the perfect retail location at 701 Main Street in Dresden. The building also houses another boutique […]
Mother and daughter duo bring sensory playdough kits to market
Nine-year-old Isla Harris is proving that you are never too young to turn a creative idea into a small business. She founded Doh-Doh Creations with her mom, Trista, last year. Their at-home craft business creates homemade sensory playdough kits. Each kit is created around a specific theme like space, construction, reptiles, farm, ocean, mermaid, unicorn, […]
Storybook Christmas Gingerbread Contest and Family Fun Day to be held December 7
The Muskingum County Fairground will be hosting the third annual Storybook Christmas Gingerbread Contest and Family Fun Day on Sunday, December 7, from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Veterans’ Building (1300 Pershing Rd, Zanesville). Also involved with the event are the Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center, Veritas Global Protection, and Scarlet Dealer Services. The […]
Give the gift of locally made, slow roasted coffee
Local couple Micah and Joanna Hanks have wanted to open their own coffee shop for several years, but a good coffee shop has to start with a great, freshly roasted coffee. That is what Double Shot Espresso Company has dedicated its business to: producing a line of high-quality products made from locally slow-roasted beans. What […]
Slack’s Book Barn provides a destination for book lovers
There are shops and then there are destinations; Slack’s Book Barn is the latter. It’s a destination worthy of a long drive, but thankfully for those living in Muskingum County, you can conveniently visit often, as the Book Barn is centrally located downtown at 1124 Wayne Ave., Zanesville. The Book Barn is owned by David […]
Muddy Misers named Muskingum County’s Top Chef at 2025 Taste of Muskingum
Foodworks Alliance raises approximately $20,000 while promoting local restaurants at annual Taste of Muskingum Foodworks Alliance hosted the annual Taste of Muskingum at Weatherington Woods on Wednesday, November 5th. Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union was the presenting sponsor for this year’s event. Chefs from six restaurants: The Barn, Muddy Misers, The 146, Rake’s Place, Taste […]
Annual Veterans Day Parade pays respect to local heroes
Haven’t been to Dresden in a while? Ladies’ Night Out should be your excuse to visit
Honestly, you don’t need an excuse to visit Dresden, but if you need one, now’s your chance. The annual Ladies’ Night Out event, brought to you by the Dresden Community Association (DCA), is one of the absolute best times of the year to visit. The event will be held on November 15 from 4:00 p.m. […]
Make the Colony Square Mall part of your holiday traditions
We all remember shopping at the mall during the holiday season at some point in our lives. No doubt the retail world has shifted over the years, but the value of shopping at the mall remains, as it can be a one-stop shop for many people on your list. Colony Square Mall has pumped new […]