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NewsForce 24/7

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Pickerington Suspends All Non-Varsity Sports After Levy Falls by About 250 Votes

Pickerington Local Schools has suspended every athletic team below the varsity level and a wide range of other extracurricular activities, a move that took effect Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day after voters narrowly rejected the district’s 0.75% income tax levy. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Superintendent Charles Smialek announced the suspension in a letter to […]

Pickerington, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Muskingum County Fair Board Sees Major Turnover as Two Former Members Return

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — A year of resignations, vacancies and debate over the Muskingum County Fair’s direction ended with a sweeping turnover on the fair board, as only two incumbents kept their seats in the Oct. 28 election and two former members who had resigned within the past year won their way back, according to reporting […]

Muskingum County, OH · 1d

Newark Advocate

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Thornwood Drive project delayed by petroleum pipeline under roadway

The short stretch of dirt where Thornwood Drive pavement should be – between the new roundabout at Faye Drive and the railroad tracks to the south – has been sitting idle for weeks. If you travel that route between Newark or Granville and Heath, you might be wondering why it’s taking so long for construction crews to finish those few hundred feet of roadway. “The short answer is that we’ve had some delays and we’re working to get at least one lane open – southbound – for the winter,” Newark City Engineer Brian Morehead said. The longer answer is that completion of the $5.5 million project to improve that portion of Thornwood Drive is being held up by a petroleum pipeline that runs under the roadway. Morehead said the city is obligated to notify utilities when it is planning road construction so that the utilities can make any repairs or improvements to their pipes or wires while the road is torn up. Doing so allows the city and utilities to do the work all at once and avoid the potential that a utility will come along six months after new curbs, gutters and asphalt have been installed to tear it

Newark, OH · 2d

Newark Advocate

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Licking County League names top volleyball players, coaches in 2026

NEWARK - The Newark Catholic volleyball team continued its reign atop the Licking County League, and senior Leah Caudill played a big part in that. Caudill recently was named Cardinal Division Player of the Year. She led the Green Wave to their 13th consecutive championship, including their six consecutive in outright fashion. Johnstown’s Todd Parkison was named Cardinal Division Coach of the Year. The Johnnies finished runner-up, including ending the Green Wave’s 78-match winning streak in LCL play. Granville senior Elle Mortimer was named Buckeye Division Player of the Year after leading the Blue Aces to a share of the championship, the program’s first since 2023. Granville’s Justin English was named Buckeye Division Coach of the Year in his first season with the program. Cardinal Division Newark Catholic Leah Caudill - Player of Year; first team Sophia Basham - first team Gabbie Hill - honorable mention Johnstown Addy Hazelbaker - first team Caylin Cox - first team Addy Kelly - second team Lauren Heimerl - honorable mention Todd Parkison - Coach of Year Heath Marley Morris - first team Annabell Mathias - second team Emma Moore - second team Adrianne Pethtel - honorable mention Utica Macie Ellis - first team

Licking County, OH · 1d

The Money Overview

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Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville keeps Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and CareSource in network for 2027, while Medical Mutual of Ohio Medicare Advantage goes out of network Jan. 1

Medical Mutual of Ohio Medicare Advantage members who use Genesis HealthCare System will be out of network at its hospitals and doctors starting Jan. 1, 2027. Genesis has kept Aetna Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and CareSource in network for 2027, according to an update on its website dated Oct. 29. That is a narrower […] The post Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville keeps Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and CareSource in network for 2027, while Medical Mutual of Ohio Medicare Advantage goes out of network Jan. 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Zanesville, OH · 2d

Newark Advocate

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Amazing comeback fuels NC volleyball's return to the state tournament

ZANESVILLE ― After dominating the first set, Newark Catholic volleyball found itself on the short end of 17-5 and 18-6 scores in the second against a talented, versatile Meigs Eastern team. A Division VII regional championship sweep in Zanesville High School's Winland Memorial Gymnasium hardly seemed possible. If the defending Division VI state champs were going to return to Wright State, a lengthy battle seemed likely on Nov. 7. Until it wasn't. Playing a tough nonleague schedule, competing in the challenging Licking County League and facing adversity in demanding practices, the Green Wave (21-5) stormed back and completed the 25-15, 25-23, 25-23 victory that earned it a 2 p.m. state semifinal berth Nov. 12. They'll play second-ranked Fort Loramie (22-4) in Nutter Arena in their record 24th state appearance. "I had full faith in our team. I always do," senior hitter Leah Caudill said of the comeback. "Little by little, we turned on the switch and responded. We expected it. In practice, we work on coming back from deficits. We find ways to expose the other team, work to put our hitters in the best position. It was crazy the way we came back, but it was fun." Coach Katie

Zanesville, OH · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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Spend A Snow Day Hand-Throwing Pottery At Ohio’s Oldest Craft Village In Zanesville

A serious art museum with free admission sits in the middle of a small Ohio city. Inside, about 20 galleries stretch across three floors. The walls hold paintings from famous names. The cases hold colorful pottery made close to home. I like a stop that surprises you with its depth....

Zanesville, OH · 20h

WOUB

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Athens Art Guild prepares for 15th annual Holiday Shoppe Nov. 14-15

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens Art Guild will host its 15th annual Holiday Shoppe on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Athens Community Center (701 East State Street), featuring handmade artwork and goods from more than 50 regional artists and vendors. The two-day event will...

Athens, OH · 1d

Mount Vernon News

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Newark Rolling Thunder Toy Run draws estimated 938 vehicles, creates lasting memories for local families

An estimated 938 vehicles participated in the 2026 Rolling Thunder Toy Run, helping support The Salvation Army's holiday toy drive while creating memorable moments for families along the parade route. Organizers shared an unofficial tally conducted along 21st Street near Anna's Cafe and Mound Center Laundry Mat, showing 896 motorcycles,...

Newark, OH · 20h

WHIZ

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Mid-East Opens Doors for Adults Seeking Diplomas

ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’ve been thinking about heading back to the classroom as an adult, Mid-East has some opportunities available for you. Through the Career and Academic Readiness Education Program, or CARE, adults can earn their high school diploma through 2 different pathways. Barb Funk, the Career...

Zanesville, OH · 23h

Times Recorder

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West M boys soccer makes history with shootout win in regional final

LOGAN — West Muskingum's quest for its first state tournament berth came down to something that gets Bryce Stant frothing at the mouth. Penalty kicks. While most goalkeepers — and coaches, for that matter — prefer to avoid the game-deciding situation that comes with the territory of a shootout, West Muskingum's senior lives for them. And for that, the Tornadoes are thankful. Stant made a key save in the 1-on-1 situation, and a key Wheelersburg misfire soon after allowed Austin Fink to connect with the game-winner, sending West to a historic 3-2 win in a Division IV regional final on a sun-splashed afternoon on Nov. 8 at Logan High School's Chieftain Stadium. The Tornadoes (17-2-3), in their first regional final in program history, became just the second Muskingum Valley League team to reach the Final Four. River View, under legendary coach Vince Andrews, won the D-IV state title in 2024, defeating Worthington Christian in the final at Historic Crew Stadium. Regional bound: Bryce Stant leads West M boys soccer to first regional in 19 years More: West M football eyeing Indian Valley after turning away Philo More: Special teams loomed large in Sheridan football's playoff loss More: New Lex survives

Zanesville, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Fairfield County's 37-Hour Give offers $100,000 match

The Fairfield County Foundation will offer $100,000 in matching gifts during its 37-Hour Give from 8 a.m. Dec. 1 through 9 p.m. Dec. 2. The annual Lancaster fundraising event is inspired by #GivingTuesday , according to a community announcement. This year's matching pool includes the event's standard $37,000 match plus a $63,000 donation from the Lloyd F. and Diann L. Helber Fund. “Our annual GIVE events have become an incredibly impactful way to support our community,” said Amy Eyman, CEO of the Fairfield County Foundation. “The matching funds, which we’ve been able to significantly increase over the past several years thanks to the generosity of Lloyd and Diann Helber, have generated new excitement and increased participation in the event. We can’t wait to see local donors rise to the occasion once again. Every gift goes further during the GIVE, and together we can make a lasting difference for the nonprofits that serve Fairfield County.” How to donate Donations must be made during the event, from 8 a.m. Dec. 1 through 9 p.m. Dec. 2, to qualify for matching funds. Online donations can be made at fairfieldcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list . Donors can search for the fund they want to support using the site's

Fairfield County, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Family's Honor Flight surprise brings 89-year-old Navy veteran to tears

LANCASTER − A U.S. Navy veteran James Hanley has collected a lifetime of memories. But the surprise that awaited him during his September Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., brought him to tears. That's because his family in Virginia surprised him with a visit when he arrived in Washington. "It was wonderful," Hanley, 89, said. I'll never forget it. It was a tearjerker. My family met me. They came up from Virginia and met me at the Iwo Jima (monument). It was a surprise because I didn't know they were doing that. Oh my gosh. I teared up." Hanley and his fellow veterans got see a lot of the sites in Washington, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Naval memorial, the World War II memorial, the Korean War memorial, the Vietnam Wall and much more. Hanley served from 1955 to 1990. He joined upon his high school graduation in Youngstown. "I wanted to make something out of myself," Hanley said. "I didn't have any goal in my mind at the time and I thought the Navy would train me. And I knew it was draft time and I didn't want to be drafted. So I

Lancaster, OH · 8h

WOUB

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Ohio Women’s Basketball outlasts Otterbein in Education Day Game

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio Women’s Basketball kicked off their week with the annual Rufus Field Trip Game against the Division III Otterbein Cardinals. Ohio hosted over a dozen elementary and middle schools across Southeast Ohio and beyond with free admission as part of greater Education Day activities. After a slow start, Ohio pulled through to take the contest 68-44. The game offensively started out slow, with only three combined field goals being converted in the first three and a half minutes. Despite forcing turnovers, the Bobcats couldn’t make the threes they were hunting early in the first quarter. Otterbein capitalized early, giving Ohio a scare. A Kennedie Hill triple saw the Cardinals equalize at 9 before an Ann Waskiewicz fastbreak layup saw Otterbein take their first lead to end the first quarter.

Athens, OH · 22h

athensindependent.com

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Athena Cinema to screen Vietnam War docs on Veterans Day

ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University alumna and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robin Smith (BFA ’72) will return to Athens on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to share two documentaries chronicling her family’s decades-long search for answers about the fate of her father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert N. Smith, whose plane was shot down over North Vietnam in 1969.

Athens, OH · 23h

Times Recorder

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A look at some holiday events in December as Zanesville prepares for the season

Zanesville will welcome the holiday season with a downtown Christmas parade, a Holiday Drink Trail and other activities across Muskingum County. The Zanesville Christmas Parade begins at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 along Market Street, according to a community announcement. Additional holiday parades are planned throughout Muskingum County. Holiday Drink Trail returns to Zanesville The Holiday Drink Trail returns for a second year throughout November and December, giving adults a chance to visit participating restaurants and other establishments for seasonal beverages. Offerings include festive cocktails and other holiday-inspired specialties, according to the announcement. An ornament tree outside the John McIntire Library will also return as part of downtown Zanesville's holiday decorations. The 26-foot display is the only one of its kind in Ohio and was made possible by numerous community partners, according to the announcement. Santa visits and other activities Santa will visit downtown Zanesville every Friday and Saturday in December. Other activities include a life-sized elf traveling throughout Muskingum County, a North Pole letter activity and a teddy bear coloring contest. December's First Friday Art Walk, local holiday shopping and other community traditions are also planned. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved

Zanesville, OH · 8h

Seattle ON Tap

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Bryce Stant Lives For Penalty Kicks, And West Muskingum Rewrote Its Entire History

Nhl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) West Muskingum’s boys soccer team punched its ticket to the state tournament for the first time ever, winning a thrilling Division IV regional final 3-2 in a shootout against […]

Zanesville, OH · 1d

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FERC staff finds no significant impact from Texas Eastern's 50,000-Dth/d Ohio compressor upgrade

(P&GJ) — Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff concluded in an environmental assessment issued Nov. 6 that Texas Eastern Transmission's Athens Optimization Project in Athens County, Ohio, would not significantly affect the environment. The project would let Texas Eastern provide an additional 50,000 dekatherms per day of incremental firm transportation service.

Athens County, OH · 1d

thereportingproject.org

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Artist Marlena Myles creates with the land as her “relative”

Marlena Myles traveled from her home of St. Paul, Minnesota to visit the Newark Earthworks in April. Six months later, she returned to share the art she created because of these ancient monuments, bringing together perfectly symmetrical shapes, planets and stars — and an abundance of circles. The Newark...

Newark, OH · 1d