New sign installed welcoming visitors to New Concord
The Museum Association of East Muskingum spearheaded the initiative to install a new welcome sign for the village of New Concord on SR 83, coming from I70. The sign was made possible thanks to funding provided by The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation. “This sign is a wonderful way to ensure that our America […]
Dresden resident, John Furek, publishes first book
John Furek has accomplished many things; the list includes but is certainly not limited to being a U.S. Naval submarine veteran, a retired German teacher, current president of the Muskingum County Democratic Club, president of the MCLS Friends of the Library, and, as of the release of the book, Solomon Cain and Other Profiles: Tales […]
Home Show in Colony Square Mall builds connections between home-related businesses and potential clients
Businesses, big and small, offering home-related services filled the common space in Colony Square Mall during the annual Home Show, which was held February 27 through March 1. The show connected around 25 businesses with prospective clients. “I hope that guests who attended the Home Show made new connections and found helpful information they needed […]
Contest for new Muskingum County flag underway
The Muskingum County Commissioners have launched a contest, allowing residents to try their hand at designing the next official county flag. The contest was created after at least two requests were made for the flag to be updated, the most recent being from Camren Zimmerman of Nashport, who submitted his design concepts to the commissioners […]
The Downtown Exchange Artisans Market to begin this April
A new event featuring arts, crafts, and food will be coming to downtown Zanesville starting this April. The Downtown Exchange Artisans Market, or DTXAM for short, held the first Friday of every month and the Saturday after, April through December, promises to offer “a unique shopping experience featuring quality Ohio makers and artisans”. The market […]
Five organizations to benefit from first-round of 2026 Muskingum County Tourism Development Grants
Visit Zanesville announced a new grant initiative available to organizations that host events, attractions, and experiences in Muskingum County, and encourage visitors to the area and overnight stays within the county. There will be two rounds of grants for 2026. For the first round, five recipients of the Muskingum County Tourism Development Grant were selected: […]
Y-City Barbershop Chorus offers Singing Valentines following Guest Night: 2026 Kick-Off event
Two big events are planned for the Y-City Barbershop Chorus in the first couple of months of the new year: a Guest Night on January 26 and Singing Valentines on February 13. The Chorus is looking for new members! If you are a male who is interested in singing, no matter your skill level, the […]
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, […]