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Muskingum County Community Foundation activates

Community Cares Fund following flooding in Roseville

and Crooksville SUBMITTED

The Muskingum County Commu- come together to support immediate ties is accepting donations to assist Community members wishing
nity Foundation (MCCF) has acti- recovery efforts and help impacted neighbors impacted by flooding and to contribute may do so online
vated its Community Cares Fund residents begin rebuilding.” support local relief efforts. Clean- at: https://www.mccf.org/Rose-
in response to the severe flooding Donations to the Community Cares ing supplies, bottled water, diapers, ville-Crooksville-Relief/
affecting residents and families in Fund will support relief and recovery shelf-stable food, and personal care
Roseville and Crooksville. initiatives identified in partnership items may be dropped off at North
“Our hearts are with everyone with the American Red Cross for Valley Bank locations and will be
impacted by this disaster,” said Bri- flood relief and recovery assistance. distributed to people and families in ADVERTISE IN THE BUZZ.
an Wagner, CEO. “The Community Additionally, the United Way of need. 740-270-2408
Cares Fund allows our community to Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Coun-

Attorney Susan McDonald named as Certified Author and

Farm Succession Coordinator SUBMITTED creative

professional
Congratulations to Attorney Susan and family decisions. With this addi-
McDonald! We’re proud to share tional training, Susan is even better James Bruce
that Attorney Susan McDonald has equipped to help farm families nav-
completed training hosted by The igate those conversations and plan announces
Ohio State University, ATI in Wooster for the future of their operations.
and is now certified as a Farm Suc- For Susan, it’s another way to the release
cession Coordinator. continue serving Ohio’s agricultural
This certification is part of the new community and helping protect the
Ohio Farm Transition Network, a farms families have worked genera- of his new
statewide initiative focused on help- tions to build.
ing Ohio farm families successfully Gottlieb, Johnston, Beam & Dal spiritual book
plan for the transition of their farms Ponte PPL has two locations to serve
to the next generation. you; Coshocton Office: 740-622- project
Farm succession can involve im- 0166, Zanesville Office: 740-452-
portant legal, financial, business, 7555. SUBMITTED

My Bible and Me blends heartfelt
Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund accepting storytelling with a message rooted
in resilience, hope, and the Bible’s
2026 grant applications SUBMITTED steady guidance. Through its simple
yet powerful narrative, the project
Funding available to support conservation in Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties invites audiences to pause, reflect,
and rediscover the comfort and clari-
The Foundation for Appalachian mental history. inducted into the Ohio Department ty that Scripture provides in everyday
Ohio (FAO) is accepting applications Applications must be submitted of Natural Resources Hall of Fame, life.
for 2026 grants available through online by Tuesday, Sept. 29. Addi- which is the state’s highest conser- “This piece came from a place of
the Ora E. Anderson Conservation tional information and the applica- vation honor. personal reflection,” Bruce said. “I
Fund for Appalachian Ohio. tion are available at www.Appala- Established in 2007, the Ora E. An- wanted to create something that
Public and nonprofit organizations, chianOhio.org/Ora-Anderson. derson Conservation Fund for Ap- speaks to people who lean on their
as well as groups working in fiscal Naturalist Ora “Andy” Anderson, palachian Ohio carries forward his faith during difficult moments. The
sponsorships with a nonprofit or pub- who passed away 20 years ago this commitment to preserving and en- Bible has always been a source of
lic organization, are eligible to apply week, was a tireless advocate for hancing the natural beauty of the direction for me, and this project ex-
for funding to support conservation conservation in the region. He served region. presses that connection.”
across Appalachian Ohio’s 32 coun- as president of the Ohio Forestry For more information about fund The book is now available online,
ties. Emphasis is on conservation Association and board chair of The and how you can support or create in stores, and in libraries. In promo-
activities and programs in the areas Nature Conservancy in Ohio, helped opportunities in the region, visit www. tion of this book, we have also pro-
of watershed restoration, sustain- establish nature preserves, and ad- AppalachianOhio.org, email grants@ duced a video titled My Bible and
able forest practices, and promotion vised public officials and fellow na- ffao.org or call 740.753.1111. Me, written by Todd Berry and James
of the region’s cultural and environ- ture lovers. He was posthumously Bruce, being shared with Christian
artists, country-inspired performers,
Genesis earns national recognition for expert worship leaders, and faith-based
communities for potential collabora-
stroke care SUBMITTED tion and recording opportunities. The
video was produced by James Bruce.
Bruce’s goal is to partner with an art-
Genesis HealthCare System has tem. “Behind every stroke patient is sistently meeting or exceeding na- ist whose style and message align
been recognized for delivering a family counting on us to provide tional standards for stroke treatment with the spiritual tone of the project.
high-quality stroke care, earning the the right care at the right time. These and following evidence-based guide- Video on YouTube at https://youtu.
American Heart Association’s Get recognitions reflect our team’s com- lines designed to improve patient be/dorTWdbIkm0
With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold mitment to helping patients receive outcomes. These efforts help ensure Author James Bruce will be at the
Plus Quality Achievement Award with timely treatment and compassionate patients throughout Southeastern Artisan Market in Zanesville, at the
Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and support throughout their recovery.” Ohio have access to advanced stroke Exchange located at 527 Main St.,
Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll This national recognition reflects care close to home when time is crit- on September 4 from 5-9 and Sep-
recognition. Genesis’ ongoing commitment to ical. tember 5 from 11-3.
“Every patient deserves access helping stroke patients receive time- For more information, visit gene-
to expert care close to home,” said ly, evidence-based care when every sishcs.org.
Scott Wegner, M.D., Chief Medical minute matters. READ THE BUZZ IN FULL COLOR ONLINE.
DRESDENBUZZ.COM
Officer of Genesis HealthCare Sys- Genesis earned the awards by con-

Ohio Pottery Zanesville CONTINUED FROM A1

Waltz Family Owned Since 1951 New Concord 4th Annual
Veteran Community Day
Owned

Largest Selection of USA
Made Planters in Ohio! Spelchek, a 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s Dad band, performs at New Concord’s Community Day. Submtted

HUNDREDS TO CHOOSE FROM followed by Spelchek, performing president of Friends of New Concord.
STARTING AT $3.00 rock favorites from the 1970s, ’80s, “It is a great day to bring the Univer-
and ’90s. sity and the community together.”
Plus bird baths, outdoor plaques, hen & Activities during the Party in the Friends of New Concord is a non-
chick pots, 1-10 gal. crocks, mixing bowls, Park will include a rock-climbing profit organization committed to the
hanging bird feeders, religious plaques, wall, axe throwing, trampolines, a beautification of New Concord and
hundreds of flower pots, outdoor lantern WE’VE cornhole tournament, and other yard to promoting social and economic
jockeys, concrete benches, statuary GOT games. For adults with valid identi- development throughout the Village.
including angels, Indians, dogs, calves, GEESE! fication, Guernsey Brewhouse beer The organization works with local
eagles, military, religious, rabbits, concrete and wine from local vineyards will be businesses, organizations, and indi-
porch geese, and more! available for purchase in a designat- viduals to help make New Concord
ed beer garden. a welcoming and vibrant communi-
RETAIL • WHOLESALE “It has been so exciting to see the ty. Friends of New Concord can be

1905 W Main St, Zanesville | 740-408-2624 growth of Community Day over the found on Facebook.
past four years,” said Kristin Centa,