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New Lex School Board to hold special public meeting
The New Lexington Board of Education will conduct a special public meeting on Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the New Lexington Board of Education Central Office, 2549 Panther Drive, New Lexington. The purpose of the meeting will be for the board to take action on approval of high school graduates.
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.”
Mount Aloysius breaks ground on major improvement project
NEW LEXINGTON — On Friday afternoon, May 10, the sun was shining brightly over New Lexington, but nowhere was it brighter than at Mount Aloysius. At 2:35 p.m. the new CEO at Mount Aloysius, Tonya Leon, announced that the official groundbreaking for $1.2 million in improvements to the facility’s administrative building would be taking place in a few short minutes. Those present for the ceremony included Mount Aloysius staff and residents, board members for the facility, family members, longtime supporters, Northrose General Contracting (NRGC) personnel,...
Retired teachers’ group offers scholarship
The Perry County Retired Teachers Association will award one scholarship for the academic year in the amount of $500. Applicants must have graduated from a Perry County High School and be a college junior or senior enrolled in a college of education at some point during the 2024-2025 academic year or be a current Perry County school teacher working on a master’s degree in education. This award began in 1997 and rotates yearly to each Perry County school. If the school district in the order...
Recognizing the area's top performances as the postseason begins
The postseason has started in softball and track and field, so there were plenty of performances worth recognizing. Last week's winners were New Lexington's Garrett Blosser receiving 329 votes to edge out Philo's Aidan Mahon (265) for the boys, while West Muskingum's Lydiah Huey claimed the girls with 392 votes with Philo's Caitlin Rose in second (281).
By graduating, Foxfire student Tyrell Hunter keeps promise to his mother and grandmother
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. ZANESVILLE − Tyrell Hunter, 19, will graduate May 16 from Foxfire High School after making a promise to his mom, Lisa Wisecarver, and his grandma, Kathy Wisecarver, that he would.
Genesis recognized as a Top 100 Hospital for third consecutive year
ZANESVILLE − Genesis was recently identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI, the technology and services brand of Premier, and reported by Fortune Magazine. This is the third year in a row Genesis was selected for the honor. Genesis was also named one of the nation’s 50 Top Heart Hospitals for the second consecutive year. The 100 Top award was created so hospitals and the...
Baseball Game Preview: Philo Leaves Home
The Philo Electrics will head out on the road to challenge the Steubenville Big Red at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches. On Saturday, it was close, but Philo sidestepped Maysville for a 4-3 win. That's two games straight...
Zanesville woman gets probation after drugs were found in a car during a traffic stop
COSHOCTON − A Zanesville woman was sentenced Wednesday in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court for being in a vehicle that contained drugs during a traffic stop. Brandi M. Keiffer, 37, was indicted in January with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony, related to methamphetamine from an incident on...
MVL Track: Plenty of strong performances highlight the league meet
NEWTON TOWNSHIP — The postseason is nearing, and there were many stellar performances during the Muskingum Valley League Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Maysville Athletic Complex. The John Glenn girls won another team title with 173 points, besting Sheridan's 99 1/2 in the Big School Division, while Meadowbrook was fourth overall and the Small School Champion with 67 points. ...
Wind and rain didn't stop two middle schoolers from winning the ZDGA's first event of 2024.
ZANESVILLE — The youngest pairing in the field did the most damage at the annual Zanesville District Golf Association 2-person better ball event on Saturday at par-71 Jaycees. River View middle schoolers Gavin Gress and Colton Gress topped the 23-team field with a 4-under-par 67, becoming the youngest players to earn a ZDGA tournament win in its 47-year history. ...
John Glenn archers take aim at national championship in Florida
The John Glenn High School and middle school archery teams recently competed at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Eastern Nationals Archery Tournament and the NASP Eastern Nationals International Bowhunting Organization 3D Challenge in Louisville, Kentucky. Coaches, students and their parents made their way south for the annual...
Senior program recognizes volunteers at luncheon
NEW LEXINGTON — This year the Perry County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) annual recognition luncheon was held at the Grace Community Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, May 4 to honor Perry County volunteers. All luncheon attendees were given a customized windbreaker and t-Shirt. Gift certificates were donated by the Perry County Commissioners and were given to: ...
Local students among Ohio Dominican University graduates
COLUMBUS — Ohio Dominican University congratulates 154 students who earned their degree following the spring 2024 semester, including three from Perry County: Kassidy Cox of Thornville — BS in biology Kathryn Maynard of Pleasantville — BS in biopsychology Samuel Maynard of Pleasantville — BS in sport management Ohio Dominican University is a comprehensive, four-year, private, liberal arts and master’s institution, founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican tradition by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The University has approximately 1,262 students and offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors and nine graduate degree programs. At ODU, students connect their passion with a purpose.
Baseball Game Recap: Newcomerstown Gets the Win
Newcomerstown can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops. For Newcomerstown, this counts as revenge for the 11-1 defeat Bishop Rosecrans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2018.
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