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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.”
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.
Newcomerstown council to reconsider family pool pass price after residents express concern
Five community members attended the May 6 Newcomerstown Village Council meeting to express concerns about the Cy Young Pool season pass price increase, which was approved at the April 1 council meeting. Carol Swigert said she fears people will go out of town to swim, and had a prices for other pools. Mayor Pat Cadle said he contacted these same pool managers, and many of them are funded by levies, trust funds or had more amenities that bring in money. The mayor and council explained the local fees fall in line with the cost of area pools and parks, but...
Muskingum softball headed back to NCAA tournament
NEW CONCORD — The Muskingum softball team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will play Roanoke on Thursday, at the Moravian Regional. This marks Muskingum's 21st Regional Appearance in program history and its first since 2014. The regional will feature top-seed and host Moravian (30-8), two-seed...
Guernsey County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Guernsey County listed for $176,450 in April, down 5.6% from the previous month's $187,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 17.9% from $215,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Guernsey County, not houses...
Man charged after fleeing from deputies in semi-truck through Ritchie County
HARRISVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A man driving a semi-truck fled from deputies Tuesday night, according to the Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department. Scott Ford, 48, of Caldwell, Ohio, was arrested and charged with fleeing while DUI and fleeing with reckless indifference after deputies said he refused to stop his semi-truck on Route 50.
Nearly 100 students will graduate from Ridgewood High School on May 19
WEST LAFAYETTE − Ridgewood Local Schools will have 98 seniors graduating during spring commencement. Graduation ceremonies will take place at 6 p.m. May 19 at Ridgewood High School. The students graduating include: Kodie Andrew AlbaughIla Louise AllenLiah Shelbie AllowayRilee Nicole AmblerSkyler Grant AngleNickolaus Matthew ArtDyllan Zane AustinAbrianna Kaye BaroneAmiyah Jayani BarthalowDesean Mikel BarthalowKaylee...
A state senator's fracking waste wells leaked. State paid $1.3 million to clean one spill.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated who appointed Chavez to the Ohio Senate. Republican Senators picked Chavez for an empty Senate seat in 2023. Injection wells owned by Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez leached brine, an often toxic liquid byproduct of fracking, underground in Noble County miles past where it...
Baseball Game Recap: Newcomerstown Gets the Win
Newcomerstown can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops. For Newcomerstown, this counts as revenge for the 11-1 defeat Bishop Rosecrans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2018.
Wayne's walk-off sends John Glenn to the district tournament
NEW CONCORD — John Glenn missed out on a couple key scoring chances when Muskie batters were unable to drop down bunts in key situations. With no outs and the bases loaded, Muskies coach Steve Cowgill elected to give it one more go in the seventh inning with senior Sarah Wayne at the plate. ...
Will New Concord get a new swimming pool? While seeking funding, mayor remains hopeful
NEW CONCORD − Mayor Jennifer Lyle said plans continue to slowly move forward regarding a new swimming pool for the village. This project is not connected to the downtown revitalization plan announced a week ago. The current pool, located across the street from Larry Miller Intermediate School on John Glenn School Road, has been in operation since the 1960s. At that time, the pool was owned and operated by village residents. The village now manages the property,...
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