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1-Year-Old Killed, Mother Seriously Hurt in Morgan County Head-On Crash

A 1-year-old child was killed and two drivers were injured Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on Ohio 37 in Malta Township, Morgan County, according to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Marietta Post reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Troopers from the Marietta Post responded to the two-vehicle crash in the 4600 […]

Morgan County, OH · 2d

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Ohio man followed woman into gas station after argument and threw her into glass display, grabbed her neck, drug and tossed her around the store by hood of sweatshirt

ZANESVILLE, OH (WTRF) — An Ohio man with two prior domestic violence convictions was sentenced to four years in prison for attacking a woman after she ran into a gas station to escape him. Brandon Ore appeared before Muskingum County Common Pleas Court Judge Kelly Cottrill on Nov. 2. He previously pleaded guilty to felony […]

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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Man arrested for allegedly vandalizing cemetery, desecrating American flags on Veterans Day in Ohio Valley

WOODSFIELD, OH (WTRF) — An Ohio Valley man was arrested after American flags were desecrated and a cemetery was vandalized on Veterans Day, according to the Woodsfield Police Department. Police identified the man as Cordell Vincent, 27, of Woodsfield. Vincent was booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of vandalism, desecration and littering for […]

Woodsfield, OH · 2d

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This Forgotten Ohio State Park Has A Strange Sound That Locals Say Comes From The Woods

Howls, sharp wood knocks, and rocks thrown by nobody you can see. Those are the sounds people report in one sprawling park’s woods. The place has earned a nickname as the Bigfoot Capital of Ohio. It even hosts what’s billed as the world’s longest-running Bigfoot conference. I...

Ohio · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

ODNR confirms migration from 4 injection wells in Washington County

MARIETTA - An Ohio Department of Natural Resources report on the migration of brine water from four injection wells to oil and gas production wells was discussed at Thursday's Washington County Commission meeting. Washington County Commissioner Eddie Place shared a report from ODNR during Thursday's commission meeting that said four...

Washington County, OH · 17h

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MAC Football Standings, Tiebreaker: Records, Rules for WMU, Toledo, Buffalo, Ohio

The Mid-American Conference football standings are a thing of beauty. The MAC teams have all played six conference games. Four teams are tied for first place at 5-1 in conference play: Western Michigan, Toledo, Buffalo and Ohio. There’s still plenty of football to be played, but it’s creating quite the...

Toledo, OH · 1d

The Daily Jeffersonian

Guernsey County awarded $214,000 for Pleasant City, Derwent street work

Forty-nine Ohio communities, including Guernsey, Belmont and Noble, will share about $11.1 million in funding for projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities and essential services, according to the Ohio Department of Development.The funding comes through the federal Community Development Block Grant Allocation Program and will be used for projects designed to improve residents’ quality of life and encourage economic growth. The money can also support public service programs, including Meals on Wheels, health and wellness initiatives, and assistance for people facing housing challenges or homelessness. Guernsey County will receive $214,000 to replace curbs and improve streets in the village of Pleasant City and the community of Derwent. The projects will benefit 500 people. Belmont County will receive $288,000 to install playground equipment in the village of Barnesville and demolish dilapidated residential structures throughout the county. Noble County will receive $150,000 to improve parks in the village of Summerfield and install an accessible restroom facility in the village of Belle Valley. The projects will benefit more than 300 people. Whether it’s a reliable water system, a safe route to school, or a meal delivered to an older neighbor, these investments support the things Ohioans count on every day,” said Lydia

Guernsey County, OH · 2d

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Marietta Post names 2026 Trooper of the Year, announces holiday community events

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Mitch Reynolds has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year for the Marietta Post. Reynolds, a Frontier High School graduate, earned his associate degree from Washington State Community College before entering the Highway Patrol Academy. He has served with the patrol for about seven and a half years.

Marietta, OH · 1d

The Daily Jeffersonian

Meadowbrook's state title quest ends in grueling five-set loss to Coldwater

SPRINGFIELD - For the fourth time in seven years, the Meadowbrook volleyball team knocked loudly on the door of an OHSAA state volleyball championship. Once again, the Colts couldn't quite kick it in. In a gripping five-set thriller at Wittenberg University's Pam Evans Smith Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, Meadowbrook came up just short in its bid to finally get over the Final Four hump, dropping a heart-wrenching 3-2 decision (25-15, 26-28, 19-25, 25-20, 15-12) to the Coldwater Cavaliers in the Division V state semifinals The loss brings an abrupt and painful end to another banner season for veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder's squad, which closes the season with an impressive 25-2 mark. Meanwhile Coldwater (24-4) advances to Saturday's Division V state title match at Wright State University's Nutter Center. Five-set tussle Despite the bitter setback, Meadowbrook showed the championship grit that defines its 25-win season, rallying back from a slow start to push the perennial powerhouse Cavaliers to the absolute brink. Coldwater controlled the opening frame, riding the early momentum to a rather comfortable 25-15 victory. But rather than folding on the big stage, the Colts dug in and responded in Set 2. Trading blows past regulation, Meadowbrook edged

Coldwater, OH · 8h

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Registration for the 2026 Zanesville Christmas Parade is now open

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s time to build your floats and load up on candy. The Zanesville Christmas Parade is returning to the downtown area and registration is open now. The parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 2 p.m. Jordin Harmer, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Visitor’s Bureau’s manager, explains the process for those wanting to register.

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Woman falls for online romance scam, helps steal $80K from Ohio business

ZANESVILLE, OH (WTRF) — An Oregon woman pleaded guilty to money laundering after an online romance scam led her to help transfer more than $80,000 stolen from a Zanesville business. Arianna Stark was working as a security guard in early 2026 when she met a man online. After months of communication, Stark believed they were […]

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Times Recorder

Prime time. Market Street cooks up a Taste of Muskingum win at competition

ZANESVILLE – Five local culinary teams brought their best dishes to the table as community members ate, sampled and voted their way to a winner at the 2026 Taste of Muskingum. Birria tacos to a Zane Grey-inspired stew were on the menu but in the end it was Market Street Prime's pork loin and sweet potatoes that captured first place. The annual people's choice cooking competition and Foodworks Alliance fundraiser was held at Weatherington Woods. Market Street Prime's win came with the help of Executive Chef Daniel Kinsey Jr. and his team of three who presented pancetta with apple-stuffed pork loin, spiced rum sweet potato mash, candied carrots, sweet potato crisps and crispy leeks, along with brandy and maple syrup and balsamic glazes. "It was just a pleasure being there and showing what Market Street Prime can do," Kinsey told the Times Recorder on their victory. "I hope everyone enjoyed our food." Zanesville City Schools and Chef Steven Vogelsang came in second place with red wine braised short rib, creamy parmesan herb risotto, red wine demi, crispy shallots and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and bleu cheese. Muddy Misers came in third with the help of Chefs Maurice Cody and

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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South Zanesville Firefighters Rally Around Family in Need

ZANESVILLE, OH – The South Zanesville Fire Department is getting ready for a chicken dinner benefiting a daughter of one of their firefighters. On Sunday at the Fire Department beginning at 11AM, you can stop in or carry out a chicken dinner consisting of half a chicken, coleslaw, apple sauce, and a roll.

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Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week: Meet Whitney!

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Our Pet of the Week from the Animal Shelter Society is as sweet as chocolate and will always love you. Whitney is a 9-year-old Terrier who weighs around 20 pounds. April Gibson, the executive director of the Animal Shelter Society, says Whitney would prefer for an adult-only home and is an excellent lap dog.

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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties

ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]

Athens, OH · 1d

Times Recorder

Zanesville post names its 2026 trooper of the year

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Hunter M. Albers has been named the Zanesville Post's 2026 Trooper of the Year. Albers, 24, was chosen by fellow officers, according to a community announcement. The recognition is based on service, leadership, work ethic, professional ethics and interactions with supervisors, fellow officers and the public. Albers is now eligible for the District and State Trooper of the Year awards, which will be announced later. Albers joined the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2025 and has served at the Zanesville Post since graduating from the Highway Patrol Academy. A North Ridgeville native, Albers graduated from Lutheran West High School in 2020. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice and political science from Muskingum University in 2024. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Zanesville post names its 2026 trooper of the year

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Free vision checks offered in Marietta

Washington County, Ohio (WTAP) - The Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Mobile Service Unit is returning to the Washington County Health Department. On-site vision checks will take place at 340 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, Ohio, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This mobile initiative brings essential...

Marietta, OH · 1d

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Peoples Bank employees raise more than $5,200 for Marietta food pantry

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Peoples Bank employees have donated more than $5,200 to the Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry through a program that lets workers support local food banks and pantries with contributions from their paychecks. The employee-funded Jeans for Hunger program began in 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic brought...

Marietta, OH · 2d

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Washington County Sheriff Joins Change-Makers Challenge for K-9 and Mounted Units

MARIETTA — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help fill a decorated jug — and to help fund the dogs and horses that work alongside its deputies. The sheriff’s office is participating in the Marietta Community Foundation’s 2026 Change-Makers Challenge, raising money for its K-9 and Mounted Units while competing for […]

Marietta, OH · 2d

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