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Two roads closures set for culvert replacements
ZANESVILLE − The Muskingum County Engineer's Office has announced two road closures for culvert replacements from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Old Wheeling Road will be closed from Monday to Tuesday from East Pike to Fulkerson Road. Zane Grey Road will be closed Monday to Friday from Sundale Road to Zane Trace Road.
Portion of Ohio 284 will be closed 60 days for resurfacing project
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced resurfacing of Ohio 284 from the Morgan County line to Ohio 146 in Muskingum County with estimated completion in October. Work will start on May 29 with Ohio 284 closed to traffic for 60 days from the county line to...
Zanesville police looking for community solution to uptick in gel gun incidents
ZANESVILLE − Zanesville Police and the Muskingum County Juvenile Court are ready to start charging kids with disorderly conduct, throwing or shooting missiles and other criminal acts associated with the misuse of gel guns, according to Zanesville Sgt. Matt Popadak, after seeing a huge uptick in incidents. “We’ve also called our SROs (School Resource Officers) and asked them to make an announcement, whether it’s an assembly or something, to let these kids know this is getting out...
Ohio police warn of scam involving Romanian gypsy group using children to get into homes
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio police department is warning the public of a scam involving a family The Village of Beverly Police Department (VBPD) in Ohio says they have received numerous reports about a couple with two young children. The couple, claiming to be from Romania, are soliciting money, stating they need funds to travel to Texas. VBPD says the individuals have stopped at […]
Resiliency and quiet persistence are keys to success for John Glenn's Chance Crawford
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. NEW CONCORD − Chance Crawford, 18, was in his sophomore year at Maysville High School when tragedy struck. First, the aunt he lived with since the age of 4 died unexpectedly of a respiratory condition in September, and, just months later, his mother died of an overdose in March.
Waterford, Fort Frye students conduct car washes
BEVERLY — Both Waterford and Fort Frye High School students helped their fellow community members as the school year wound down Monday. Waterford High math teacher Deana Dye had a group of 13 students at the 200 block of Fifth Street for “Serve Waterford” Day. Students washed cars in exchange for a cash donation.
Zanesville billboard claims Columbus criminals cause crime there. Data isn't supporting claim
When you drive east into Muskingum County on Interstate 70, there’s a large billboard perched on a hill above some farmland. It reads “Columbus Criminals. Turn Back Now. Prison awaits you in Muskingum County. Zero Tolerance for drugs, theft and violence.”. There's a second electric billboard that can...
News of public record: Restaurant inspections from Muskingum County
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department, between April 15 and May 4. April 15 Aldi Foods, 3500 Maple Ave., Zanesville. Raw chicken is stored over beef and pork in the walk-in cooler. ...
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