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Ohio 20-year-old dies after striking a ditch, utility pole, and being ejected from truck
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 20-year old is dead after a crash. The Zanesville Ohio Highway Patrol Post said they are investigating a crash that happened on U.S 40 near milepost 4 in Hopewell Township, Muskingum County. Troopers say a 1996 Ford F250 traveling westbound on U.S. 40 went off the right side […]
Newark council members divided on limiting locations for adult use marijuana facilities
NEWARK − An attempt to license and limit recreational marijuana facilities triggered a spirited debate Monday night among members of the city's Public Safety Committee, which tabled the ordinance, leaving both sides frustrated. Council divided on the issue of limiting recreational marijuana dispensaries to the three licensed medical marijuana...
Heath exhales after close call with Apple Creek Waynedale
Heath topped Apple Creek Waynedale 4-3 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school baseball matchup on June 8. In recent action on May 31, Heath faced off against Fairfield Cincinnati Christian. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and...
Track, football rivals lining up together for Licking County all-stars
HEATH ― It wasn't long ago when Heath quarterback Brayden Bayles and Licking Valley wideout Jacob Wheeler went head to head in the long jump at track meets. Now, they'll be teammates for the first time as offensive weapons on a Licking County all-star football team looking to reverse a two-year skid against...
Buckeye Lake children learn bike safety from event hosted by Bike Buckeye Lake
BUCKEYE LAKE -- Children from around the Buckeye Lake region spent an event-filled morning honing their bike safety skills at the inaugural Buckeye Lake Tri-County KIds’ Bike Safety Rodeo held in Buckeye Lake Village. This free event was planned and hosted by the volunteer-run organization, Bike Buckeye Lake, in...
160 Acres in 6 parcels, and misc.
Summary: Located south of Zanesville, between Philo and Blue Rock, this exciting opportunity offers acreage bordered by the Muskingum River to the west and Blue Rock State Forest to the east. The property features a combination of tillable land, building sites, and wooded areas with harvestable timber. Mineral rights are included, making this a sensible investment. Whether you're looking for a hunting property with access to literally thousands of acres of state land, a weekend retreat, or building your homestead in the country, all these options exist here.
Maysville, Morgan schools receive grants to support civics education
NELSONVILLE – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, has awarded 11 grants totaling more than $35,000 to support K-12 civics education opportunities throughout the region. The Civics Education in Appalachian Ohio program provides funding for projects and programs supporting civics education for K-12...
Heath baseball keeps punching in relentless pursuit of Division III state title
HEATH — The Heath baseball team does not win with upper cuts, but rather a series of jabs. Heath scored in eight of 13 innings during the regional tournament, and juniors Connor Corbett and Tannar Patterson at the top of the order often were right in the middle of the action. They combined...
Perry Co. 225 Acre Land Auction, Building Site, 8 Parcels, Wooded Lots and More.
The property is located on Dutch Run Road SE, Junction City, OH. Auction will be held on site at entrance to parcel 5. Open House: The property will be open for viewing Thursday, June 27th 5-7:30PM. Private showings are available through Frank DiMarco, 740-393-1001 or Melody Rising, 330-473-3525. 833-SOLD-RES /...
Judge: County did meet requirements to build new jail; public input had no legal bearing
ZANESVILLE − Muskingum County commissioners have won on appeal to build a $75 million, 357-bed county jail on 14 acres of industrial-zoned land at 1525 Pershing Road, after Visiting Judge John T. Wallace ruled the Zanesville Board of Zoning Appeals never attempted to stop the county from building the jail. Wallace also ruled the zoning board improperly listened to public statements that had no legal bearing on the case when they denied the county’s application for...
Lost Lands To Build Tunnel Connecting Campground And Festival
Lost Lands has again showcased its commitment to annual festival improvements, today announcing the beginning of construction on a tunnel that will connect its campground and main festival areas. Last year, Excision’s hallmark bass festival grabbed headlines for building a footbridge over Route 13, the road that famously bisects its...
‘Big Bugs’ Exhibit at Dawes Arboretum
NEWARK, Ohio — Scattered across 2,000 acres, measuring at 25 feet long, 20 feet wide, 10 feet tall and up to 1,200 pounds, are big wooden bugs. “We have 10 bugs on property, three giant ants, one of which is behind me and seven other bugs all around the arboretum,” said Karla Long, the director of learning and engagement at The Dawes Arboretum.
Muskingum County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Muskingum County listed for $279,950 in May, up 12.2% from the previous month's $249,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 23.2% from $227,225. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Ohio police seek public’s help in identifying driver of crashed pickup truck
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio — The Zanesville Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a crashed pickup truck found on Sunday morning. According to officials, police were called to Northpointe Drive near Ritchey Road on a report of a crash. Officials say the truck was located over the guard rail, on its […]
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