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Midwest Summer Sprint to make waves at Dillon State Park
NASHPORT, OH- This weekend marks an exciting event for Muskingum County as Dillon State Park hosts the Midwest Summer Sprint Championships. The rowing competition will feature youth, master and open events over a 1,000-meter course. “It is time for the regatta and that means that there are tons of rowers...
Ohio State University Alumni Club of Muskingum County presents scholarships and awards
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Muskingum County will have its annual full membership meeting and recognition event at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at VFW Post 1058, 1318 Putnam Ave. The meeting will include special recognition of 19 students receiving scholarships from the club for the current academic year. Nine are current students at Ohio State and 10 are entering freshmen. ...
Ohio’s highest court says parent’s rights were not violated in local 2021 custody case
ZANESVILLE − The Supreme Court of Ohio has set a new precedent in custody law due to a Muskingum County case in which a mother said she was denied due process in fighting for custody of her children. She lost that argument when the highest court of the state rendered its decision on Tuesday. “We’re very pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court,” said Muskingum County Prosecutor Ron Welch, whose office was accused of denying a...
Straker Foundation Announces “Start to Finish” Grant Cycle
ZANESVILLE, OH – The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation is excited to announce its “Start to Finish” grant cycle for Fall of 2024. This special opportunity is perfect for projects that can be fully completed with a grant of $20,000 or less. Eligible projects must stand alone, meaning they should not be a part of a larger ongoing project or the completion of a previous one.
Truck driver charged in Ohio crash that killed 6, including 3 students
An Ohio truck driver is facing 26 charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, after a November crash left six people dead, including three high school students. Jacob McDonald, 60, of Zanesville, was arrested July 18 after being indicted by a Licking County grand jury for his role in a Nov. 14 crash that killed Dave Kennat, 56; Kristy Gaynor, 39; Shannon Wigfield, 45; John W. Mosley, 18; Jeffery D. Worrell, 18; and Katelyn N. Owens, 15. Mosley, Worrell and Owens were Tuscarawas Valley High School students.
New Ohio University Zanesville youth mental health training prepares teachers to help students more
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new mental health training program aims to better equip teachers to connect students and their families with the resources they need. The CARE Team at Ohio University’s Zanesville campus is hosting the training on Aug. 2 and 7 for those who signed up.
Brave Beginnings Car Show Fundraiser
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Brave Beginnings is a local child advocacy group that assists area children in overcoming the challenges they face in the wake of abuse. Pine Creek Valley Farm has partnered with Brave Beginnings to hold a car-show fundraiser, which benefits Brave Beginnings and the youth they support.
Muskingum University Announces New Master of Business Administration
Muskingum University launches a new Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, which is 100 percent online and begins fall 2024. Individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree can apply now for the fall 2024 semester. The program has received approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and is fully...
Driving Success: Muskingum's Golf Outing supports Muskie student-athletes
The Muskingum University Athletic Department hosted its annual Golf Outing at EagleSticks Golf Club on Friday, July 19. It was a fantastic day brimming with camaraderie, laughter, and shared stories. Alumni, student-athletes, coaches, staff, community leaders, and enthusiastic supporters of the Fighting Muskies all came together in support of Muskingum's 25 varsity teams.
Pet of the Week: Kittens
ZANESVILLE, OH- This week for Pet of the Week The Animal Shelter Society is showcasing all of the kittens that they currently have. The animal shelter has many kittens who are looking for forever homes. All of the available kittens are very loving and enjoy playing. “We’re coming to you...
Zanesville's Y Bridge Arts Festival showcases local artists such as Patty Bright
ZANESVILLE − Patty Bright grew up on a farm watching her mother, local artist Shirley Lumbatis, paint beautiful works of art.“There was always something creative going on in,” said Bright, who owns Happy Flat Studio. “It was hard not to catch that bug.”Bright took art in high school but no formal training beyond that, instead working full time and creating her signature mosaic style in her personal time. ...
Eastside Community Ministry 18th Annual Golf Outing
ZANESVILLE, OH – Eastside Community Ministry continued to make a difference one swing at a time during their 18th annual Golf Outing. Golfers and supporters enjoyed a day on the course at Eaglesticks Golf Club, all in support of a good cause. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Eastside Youth Program, which provides assistance to children who face the challenges of growing up in environments marked by poverty, substance abuse, and illiteracy.
Zanesville American Legion Post 29 names officers, executive committee members
ZANESVILLE − Zanesville American Legion Post 29 recently held installation of officers and executive committee members. Officers are Commander Mike Watts, First Vice Commander Larry Wheeler, Second Vice Commander Rick Miller, Past Commander Eddie Grimes, Chaplain Gary Roberts, Judge Advocate Kurt Agin, Adjutant Kim Roberts, Finance Officer Mike Weaver and Sergeant-At-Arms Harry...
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
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