Muskingum County, OH

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Zanesville Farmers Market is accepting SNAP Benefits for customers to use on fruits, vegetables, dairy products and plants and seeds that produce food. When Megan Jones became the manager of the Zanesville Farmers Market, she wanted to open up the fresh fruit and produce availability to...

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County County Commissioners had a final walk through of the new Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center this morning. Most of the dogs have been transported to the new facility. A few projects need to be adjusted before the facility can be open to the public.

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County Library System is happy to announce an upgrade in one of its digital library services, Hoopla. The upgrade started on June 16 but it takes about a week for the full app roll-out to reach all mobile and tablet users. New changes will happen throughout the app, but specifically to the audiobook section.

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Commissioners on Monday toured the new K-9 adoption center on East Pike. The former facility on Newark Road was closed earlier in the month, so dogs could be moved from one location to the other. Work continues to be done at the new facility,...

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The National Weather Service and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is promoting June 20 through the 26 as National Lightning Awareness Week. National Lightning Awareness Week encourages Ohioans to know what to do when thunderstorms occur in the area. Individuals are encouraged to practice safety...

A Zanesville woman charged in connection to three overdose deaths appears in Common Pleas Court in Muskingum County. Presley Ayers plead not guilty in front of Judge Kelly Cottrill to corrupting another with drugs, involuntary manslaughter and trafficking in drugs. Ayers along with five others are facing charges in connection...

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Muskingum University held its second annual Juneteenth celebration today. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States. It officially became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Words of acknowledgement, remarks and the reading of Juneteenth took place at the event. To conclude the celebration, G.O.R.E.E Drum and Dance performed.

Young musicians had an opportunity to showcase their talents at Music In The Park at Muskingum Park on Thursday. Enthusiastic parents, families and other local residents came together on the sunny evening to listen to second-12th grade students play guitars, ukuleles and sing through the local music program, High Schools That Rock.

The Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office says a former Maysville High School principal pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges in connection with an investigation involving a woman. 49-year-old Hank Jackoby entered the pleas Wednesday before Common Please Judge Kelly Cottrill, to one count of Tampering with Evidence, one count of Unlawful Restraint, and to a Prosecutor’s Bill of Information of Unlawful Restraint.

When students at Zanesville City Schools return to classrooms this fall their buildings will be entirely powered, heated and cooled by onsite electric generation. Fully funded by state and federal grants, each building will have been upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting, solar panels will have been installed and revolutionary natural gas generators connected.

A Zanesville man has been arrested on a plethora of charges related to his involvement in the rape, kidnapping and photographing of two area minors. Eric Newell, 32-year-olds, faces the possibility of spending the next few decades of his life, if not the rest of his life, in prison for the crimes he is accused of committing.

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Muskingum County resident Brinley Boyd has been battling childhood cancer since she was three-years-old. She has received over 100 units of blood during her treatment. In a way to give back and say thanks, her and her mother are hosting a blood drive. The Brinley’s Buddies blood...

TONIGHT: A stray rain shower and thunderstorm possible during the overnight, especially towards sunrise. Otherwise; mostly clear skies throughout the evening and overnight. Lows around 57°. South winds around 5 mph. FRIDAY: Isolated rain showers and thunderstorms possible during the morning, and then a stray rain shower and thunderstorm possible...

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County Interdisciplinary Team is holding its first ever Take “Auction” Against Elder Abuse wreath auction to bring awareness to elder abuse. June is world elder abuse month and the I-Team has come together to host this virtual wreath auction. The I-Team began in June 2016...

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Additional details have been released, regarding a12-year-old boy who drowned in the Muskingum River on Saturday. According to Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz, 12-year-old Ty Zgonc was with his mother Denise Gleba when he drowned around 8:00 p.m. near Dresden. A search ensued, and he was found Sunday between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. in the area that he was last seen. The search was called off Saturday night due to darkness and resumed Sunday, when the boy was located. Lutz said Zgonc wasn’t believed to be wearing a life jacket. The boy and mother were from Elyria, Ohio visiting the area.

The Muskingum County Commissioner’s Office met today to discuss the status of a state grant application that could potentially help fund a new jail. The county is applying for funding through Ohio Senate Bill 310 which was introduced back in March, The due date for the application is June 30th. There are many different aspects of the application that need to be decided on before it can be submitted.

The West Muskingum High School has a brand new mural on its gymnasium wall. The artist, who goes by the name of the Barn Artist, was referred for the job by another member in the community. He not only painted the mural, but came up with the design as well. The school’s Athletic Director Pete Woods talked to us about how the decision to get the mural was made and how it was financed.

The former Maysville principal accused of being involved in a sexual assault last December pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to multiple criminal charges. Dr. Henry “Hank” Jackoby, 49-years-old, opted last minute to forgo having his case taken to trial, which was scheduled to begin this week. First reported by Y-City News...

A Philo woman was sentenced in Common Pleas Court in Muskingum County for stealing money from a doctor’s office in Zanesville. Judge Mark Fleegle sentenced 49-year-old Trisha Wyer to two year of community control which includes 50 hours of public service and 60 days of house arrest. In addition she must pay $12,000 in restitution with an alternate prison sentence of 14 months.

The Zanesville Muskingum County Port Authority has recognized two local businesses as award recipients for the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance. The two businesses that were acknowledged were Worthington Foods Kellogg’s and The Wilds. Both were acknowledged for their unique contributions to the economy. “We had a company Worthington Foods Kellogg’s,...