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Patrol finds pickup involved in fatal hit and run; charges expected to be filed next week
ZANESVILLE − Charges are expected to be filed in the next week after the Zanesville post of the Ohio Highway Patrol located the vehicle involved in Monday’s fatal hit-skip crash near milepost 8 on U.S. 40, thanks to tips from the public and assistance from local law enforcement.
Zanesville Police Department seeks help in locating Misty Schaeffer
ZANESVILLE − The Zanesville Police Department is searching for a missing woman. Misty Schaeffer, 44, was reported missing at 1:35 p.m. Sunday. She was last seen on May 7 at 731 Market St. Schaeffer has spiky blond hair, blue eyes and a neck tattoo. She's approximately 5-foot, 2-inches tall...
City of Zanesville receives $1.7M grant from state for Canal Park Trail
ZANESVILLE − The city of Zanesville will see an influx of $1.7M to fund the Canal Park Trail project thanks to the Appalachian Community Grant Program. The program funneled $500 million into Ohio’s 32-county Appalachian region to transform communities through economic development projects. It was instituted in 2022 by Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, in conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly.
Locally, Maysville has the most extensive policy regarding cellphone usage in schools
ZANESVILLE − In March, Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted met with school leaders during a roundtable to discuss research showing cellphone use is negatively affecting students' mental health, academic performance and social well-being. DeWine urged educators across the state to consider banning — or at least...
West Muskingum senior Jon Kelty is headed to CCAD in Columbus after arduous journey
Editor's Note: The Times Recorder is profiling seniors from area high schools in Muskingum County coinciding with graduations. They were nominated by school administrators. Jon Kelty, 18, was headed down the wrong path.“I used to get bad grades and not have the right mindset to be in school,” said Kelty, who will graduate from West Muskingum High School on May 24. “I thought it was a waste of my time. Panic attacks were pushing me back. I didn’t think I had any specialties,” he said.Kelty lived in foster care until he was adopted by Daniel and Rowan Kelty when he was 4. During middle school in a different district, he said was endlessly bullied because of it.“The kids would tease me that I was adopted by two gay dads,” said Kelty. “I took (offense) to that because I didn’t see anything wrong with it.”
The Marshall Plan was on point for John Glenn softball. Here's how it kept the season alive.
DUNCAN FALLS — With his ace unable to pitch, Morgan coach Jeremy Keirns knew his team would need some offense — and some breaks — to hang with John Glenn ace Sydney Marshall. They got little of neither. Marshall yielded only four hits and benefitted from some dazzling defensive plays in a complete game,...
Rare European sheep breeds becoming more common in U.S.; Gotlund sheep in Muskingum County
George Washington's Mount Vernon Livestock Program at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival had a rare breeds display this month that included some Hog Island Sheep. Hog Island sheep are descended from sheep first brought to Virginia's Hog Island in the 18th century. The isolation and natural selection shaped the sheep population into a distinct breed. The lady at the Mount Vernon display couldn't say for sure if this was a breed of sheep that George Washington had at his farm, but we do know he had sheep because he kept meticulous farm records. He was a statesman, military leader and president, but he was a farmer at heart.
Aces of Trades: Jordin Harmer finds her job at visitors bureau to be a fun challenge
ZANESVILLE – She was on a different path until she found a fun challenge. “I’d say I was a pretty outgoing kid but serious about my goals,” recalled Jordin Harmer. “My grandparents used to joke that I’ve always been a little adult. I loved school and put in as much effort as possible. I wasn’t overly concerned with career goals until high school began. Then I discovered my love for biology and all things nutrition related. I thought for sure I would have a career as a registered dietician. And even if that didn’t work out, I knew it would be in healthcare. Healthcare seemed like such a sensible choice at the time. Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself promoting Zanesville/Muskingum County.”
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