Page 1 - The Buzz 09/18/2026

SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 1, 2026 The | A1
MUSKINGUM COUNTY’S FREEFREE NEWSPAPER

The

ESTABLISHED IN DRESDEN, OHIO - SERVING MUSKINGUM COUNTY. VOL. 9 NO. 6 | SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 1, 2026

Straker Foundation hosts MVESC’s “America 250”

new food truck, Capable Creations Corn Maze &
Farm Fun Opens

for Fall

SUBMITTED
The McDonald’s Greenhouse &
Corn Maze family celebrates Amer-
ica 250 this fall for their 31st year
in business!
The maze opens daily starting
September 19, 2026 through No-
vember 1, 2026.
This year, the farm has added live
music each weekend day in the fall,
a larger jumping pillow; two darling
Highland calves, ducky races and
many other improvements!
“What better way to spend a
| PAGE 1
OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 crisp, autumn afternoon, than with
MUSKINGUM COUNTY NEWS FREE VOL. 6 NO. 8 | OCT. 20 - NOV. 2, 2023
your family out in the fresh air?”
adds Old McDonald. “In addition
to our other activities, we also have
our four-season event barn to book
your family events year round.
For $10.00 per person (age 2 &
Visit Our
Visit Our
under are free), one can defeat the
corn maze, pet the Highlands, hold
Campus!
Campus!
a fluffy chick, take a hayride, ped-
al around the track, jump on the
Jumping Pillows and walk through
the peaceful Enchanted Forest.
There is a $6 add on for unlimited
zanestate.edu/visit
rides down the Mega Ride-n-Slide
and an extra charge to shoot the
apple cannons.
DRESDEN | FRAZEYSBURG | ZANESVILLE | SOUTH ZANESVILLE | NEW CONCORD | ADAMSVILLE | PHILO | ROSEVILLE
McDonald’s Greenhouse encour-
ages preschoolers, school stu-
TVHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of dents, scout groups and church
Capable Creations food truck staff are ready for their first customers during their Grand Opening event held September 17. Lynette Dotson
Country
congregations to contact them now
Crossroads
2023 inducted ARTICLE ON A2 to schedule ahead for an enjoyable
time.
Education of
The Big Give Returns September 14-28 to The corn maze and activities run
through November 1, on Satur-
Yesterday hosts
Support 13 Local Nonprofits SUBMITTED days from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
19th annual Farm
Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
Weekdays 9:30 – 6:00 p.m. and
The Muskingum County Com- other times by appointment.
Show by Lynette Dotson
munity Foundation (MCCF) invites
community members to participate SPECIAL EVENTS:

It’s that time of the year again! The
in The Big Give, a countywide giving • All of September: A
Country Crossroads Education of Yester-
campaign taking place September Grandparent gets FREE
day Farm Show has been educating lo-
14-28, 2026. The campaign brings admission with a paying child.
cal youth and families about how farm-
together 13 local nonprofit orga- • Live Music Each Weekend Day
ing was done in the past for nearly two
decades. This year’s show will be held
nizations that are working every in October. See ad on page 3
on Saturday, October 21st from 10 a.m.
day to improve the quality of life in for live music information.
to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 22nd
Muskingum County. • Muskingum County Library
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3685 Cass
During the two-week campaign, System is offering free
Irish Ridge Road, Dresden (intersections
admission on three Tuesdays:
donors can support the nonprofit September 22, October 6 and
of SR 16 & 60).
organizations they care about most October 20 from 2:00 – 5:00

The Moore family including siblings
Kendra Moore-Hindel and Jeff Moore
while helping those organizations p.m. at the farm with an
have continued the event that was their
build long-term financial strength “already free” library card, with
father, the late Kenny Moore Jr.’s vi-
through their endowment funds at open concessions. The library
sion. He had a passion for teaching area
MCCF. Gifts made during The Big will be at the farm enrolling
youth about farming and loved tractors,
Give will also help participating or- new card holders and holding
trains, and old equipment.

ganizations receive a share of up to story time activities on those
“The community amazes me on
their continued support and we are
$50,000 in matching funds provid- dates.
Tri-Valley Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 pictured from left to right: Collin Prouty, Jade Hawkins Hilliard, Marcus Dempsey, Kim Waaland. blessed to continue our father’s dream
ed by MCCF.
Dan Vincent and visions. 19 years strong. Next year
“Every day, local nonprofits help opportunity for our community to today and for the future.”
will be our 20th annual farm show
by Gregg Meadows The 2026 participating organi- Call 740-819-5814 or visit mc-
make Muskingum County a bet- come together and support orga-
donaldsgreenhouse.com for infor-
and hopefully my nieces and nephews
ter place to live, work, and raise a nizations that are making a differ- zations represent a wide range of mation. The farm is located on
Since its inception 57 years ago in
have been exceptional. These Tri-Valley pus – the 15th class of the Tri-Valley
will continue on in their grandfather’s
the fall of 1966 – when three school graduates are the ones who have helped High School Athletic Hall of Fame was state Route 93, just 2.5 miles north
dream,” explained Hindel.
family,” said Brian Wagner, CEO of ence right here at home. Every gift causes, including youth develop-
systems came together as one to form form Tri-Valley’s rich athletic tradition recognized, inducted, and celebrated, There is so much fun to be had at
the Muskingum County Communi- matters, and together we can help ment, education, literacy, housing,
the Tri-Valley school district – there have and written its storied past. prior to the kickoff of the scheduled TV of the Adamsville exit #157.
the Education of Yesterday Farm Show.
ty Foundation. “The Big Give is an strengthen these organizations for arts and culture, community ser-
been hundreds of Scottie student-ath- On Friday night, Oct. 6 – in front of vs Philo football game, bringing the to- The Captain Bryant Grist Mill will be
letes compete in interscholastic com- a jam-packed house at Jack Anderson tal number of inductees of Scottie ath- open with a large farm toy display on the
CONTINUED ON A2
petition whose sustained performances Stadium in Dresden on the TVHS cam- letic giants to 60. second and third floors, live equipment
continued on page 2 continued on page 4
Invest In Your Smile... You Wear It Every Day!
Let us create a New Orthodontic
Patients
beautiful smile for Enjoy a Complimentary
everyone in your family! Consultation
New Patient Special
$300 OFF*
Braces & Invisalign ®
Low Down Payment
Plus Flexible
FAMILY DENTISTRY • BRACES • COSMETIC DENTISTRY Payment Plans
4063 Northpointe Drive, Zanesville | www.northpointesmiles.com *Some Restrictions May Apply
This space was intentionally left blank for a mailing label. If you would like to have your copy mailed please call 740-270-2408.
This space was intentionally left blank for a mailing label. If you would like to have your copy mailed please call 740-270-2408.
buzznewspaper.com www.dresdenbuzz.com local news.
Made with 100%%
Made with 100%%
local news.