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ESTABLISHED IN DRESDEN, OHIO - SERVING MUSKINGUM COUNTY. VOL. 9 NO. 8 | OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 12, 2026

Community supports mall Trick-or- Local Chefs to

Treat event benefiting The Hunger Compete for
Muskingum
Network County’s Top

Chef Title
at Taste of

Muskingum

Community fundraiser
supports local food
entrepreneurs,
workforce training, and
women in recovery

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OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Local food lovers will have the
chance to sample delicious dish-
MUSKINGUM COUNTY NEWS FREE VOL. 6 NO. 8 | OCT. 20 - NOV. 2, 2023
es, support small businesses, and
help crown Muskingum County’s
Top Chef at the 8th Annual Taste of
Muskingum Chef Competition on
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at
Weatherington Woods.
Visit Our
Visit Our
Hosted by FoodWorks Alliance,
this signature fundraising event
Campus!
Campus!
brings together local chefs for a
friendly competition featuring tast-
ing samples from their kitchens.
Guests will cast their votes to de-
zanestate.edu/visit
First Settlement Physical Therapy was one of several community partners who treated children alongside mall businesses during the annual Trick-or-Treat cide who earns the title of Musking-
Say Boo to Hunger held in the Colony Square Mall. Over 500 non-perishable items were donated, and several cash donations were made that will support um County’s Top Chef.
efforts of The Hunger Network of Muskingum County. “We want to thank everyone who donated, dressed up and handed out treats, and all of the trick-or- The evening will offer more than
DRESDEN | FRAZEYSBURG | ZANESVILLE | SOUTH ZANESVILLE | NEW CONCORD | ADAMSVILLE | PHILO | ROSEVILLE
treaters who came out and had fun!” said Colony Square Mall General Manager Jessica Brailer. If anyone is able to and would like to donate, they can mail in great food. Attendees can also
monetary donations to these locations listed or drop off donations during the establishment’s business hours: HOT MEAL PROGRAM - Christ’s Table, Salva-
tion Army, Fellowship of Christ’s Community, and Trulight Ministries. FOOD PANTRIES: Coburn United Methodist Church, College Drive, Eastside Community enjoy a silent auction, wine pull,
TVHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of games, prizes, and entertainment
Ministry, Jubilee Pantry, Lighthouse Pantry, Limestone Valley, Mt. Sterling, North Terrace Church of Christ, Roseville, South Zanesville, and Trinity Full Gospel
Country the local food
while celebrating
“We Care”. For locations and hours, call 211 or visit www.freshtrak.com. Lynette Dotson
Crossroads
2023 inducted PHOTOS ON PAGE A5 community.
Behind the event is a mission
Education of
Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday that reaches far beyond the dinner
table.
Yesterday hosts
Farm Show provides weekend of educational FoodWorks Alliance helps aspir-
ing food entrepreneurs and small
19th annual Farm
fall fun BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ food businesses turn their ideas
into reality by providing affordable
access to a licensed commercial
Show by Lynette Dotson
kitchen, business guidance, and
A fall event unlike any other in opportunities to grow. The orga-

It’s that time of the year again! The
the area returned on October 17 nization also supports food edu-
Country Crossroads Education of Yester-
and 18 for its 22nd season: Coun- cation, food recovery efforts, and
day Farm Show has been educating lo-
try Crossroads Education of Yes- workforce development through its
cal youth and families about how farm-
terday Farm Show, held on Cass Recovery With a Purpose program,
ing was done in the past for nearly two
decades. This year’s show will be held
Irish Ridge Road in Dresden. The which helps women in recovery
on Saturday, October 21st from 10 a.m.
weekend was packed full of hands- build kitchen skills, life skills, confi-
to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 22nd
on activities, field demonstrations, dence, and connections within the
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3685 Cass
equipment demos, train rides, mu- community.
Irish Ridge Road, Dresden (intersections
sic, and a massive amount of farm Proceeds from Taste of Musking-
of SR 16 & 60).
equipment on display. um help FoodWorks Alliance con-
The Moore family including siblings
Kendra Moore-Hindel and Jeff Moore
The farm show is a wonderful tinue providing these services to
have continued the event that was their
event for all ages, but it is especial- local businesses and women work-
father, the late Kenny Moore Jr.’s vi-
ly perfect for kids. The Little Toot ing toward a brighter future.
sion. He had a passion for teaching area
train rides, a Ride on the Cracker “Every ticket purchased helps
youth about farming and loved tractors,
Jack Railroad, a kids’ play area, support the people and small
trains, and old equipment.

“The community amazes me on
corn maze, and the chance to oper- businesses that make our local
food community special. Taste of
ate a real digger are all highlights their continued support and we are
blessed to continue our father’s dream
Tri-Valley Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 pictured from left to right: Collin Prouty, Jade Hawkins Hilliard, Marcus Dempsey, Kim Waaland. Muskingum is a chance to enjoy
for little ones.
and visions. 19 years strong. Next year
Dan Vincent an evening together while making
Every year there is at least one
will be our 20th annual farm show
by Gregg Meadows a real difference right here in our
new feature or improvement. Some community.”
and hopefully my nieces and nephews
of the newer additions made over have been exceptional. These Tri-Valley pus – the 15th class of the Tri-Valley will continue on in their grandfather’s
Since its inception 57 years ago in
the fall of 1966 – when three school graduates are the ones who have helped High School Athletic Hall of Fame was dream,” explained Hindel.
the past couple of years include form Tri-Valley’s rich athletic tradition recognized, inducted, and celebrated,
systems came together as one to form
There is so much fun to be had at
the deck at the Cracker Jack train One of the hands on demonstration stations set up at the 2026 Country Crossroads Education of the Education of Yesterday Farm Show.
the Tri-Valley school district – there have
prior to the kickoff of the scheduled TV
and written its storied past.
station and a covered bridge for Yesterday Farm Show. Lynette Dotson The Captain Bryant Grist Mill will be

On Friday night, Oct. 6 – in front of vs Philo football game, bringing the to-
been hundreds of Scottie student-ath-
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
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petition whose sustained performances Stadium in Dresden on the TVHS cam- letic giants to 60. second and third floors, live equipment
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