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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry Counties honored with national award
NEWARK – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry Counties has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Platinum Award Winner for program excellence in 2023. Every year, the National Leadership Council, comprising local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, recognize local...
County officials already planning logistics of Luke Bryan's September show in Millersport
MILLERSPORT − Local officials knew about a month before the official announcement Luke Bryan would make his fourth Fairfield County appearance on Sept. 27 as part of his Farm Tour 2024. Therefore, they have plenty of time to plan the show's logistics at the Miller Family Farm at 10750...
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.”
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).
Rushville Middle School writers to attend Power of the Pen state tournament
Fairfield Union’s Rushville Middle School has six creative writers who have advanced to the Power of the Pen State Tournament at Ashland University on May 16-17. The school is extremely proud of their accomplishments and writing styles. The following students will creatively compose writing pieces during three separate 35-minute...
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...
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.
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