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A.J. Winders came through at the perfect time for district-bound Sheridan baseball.
THORNVILLE — Sheridan had plenty of unfinished business entering the 2024 baseball season, with most of it concerning the stunning 7-1 loss to Circleville in last year's sectional. The focus has been squarely on atoning for that misstep, as seniors Caden Sheridan, A.J. Winders and Bryson Ruff were among the many who spent the offseason in the batting cages and working on pitching. ...
Zanesville Police Department seeks help in locating Misty Schaeffer
ZANESVILLE − The Zanesville Police Department is searching for a missing woman. Misty Schaeffer, 44, was reported missing at 1:35 p.m. Sunday. She was last seen on May 7 at 731 Market St. Schaeffer has spiky blond hair, blue eyes and a neck tattoo. She's approximately 5-foot, 2-inches tall...
Another historic night for New Lexington baseball
NEW LEXINGTON — Clay Miller, like his New Lexington baseball teammates, has been anticipating the postseason. The second-seeded Panthers overcame early jitters then had little trouble in an 11-0 five-inning mercy of 15th seed Greenfield McClain in Wednesday's Division II sectional final. It was New Lexington's first sectional title since 2006, and the Panthers...
GALLERY: MVHS baseball vs Logan 5-15-24
MOUNT VERNON — Konner Daughriety went the distance on the mound, and the Jackets created chaos on the bases en route to a 7-0 win over Logan on Wednesday night. The Yellow Jackets (20-4) will host No. 13 Olentangy Liberty at 5 p.m. May 21 in a district semifinal game.
Council of governments for waste services forms
ATHENS, Ohio – Two Athens County government entities have officially formed a council of governments for waste services — the first of its kind in Ohio — and the city of Athens is poised to join them. Representatives of multiple area governments met at the Athens County...
Country music concert to raise money for vets’ retreat
ROCKBRIDGE — Along Kreashbaum Road in Rockbridge, a retreat that’s being developed for combat veterans and their families is taking a step toward completion, with an upcoming concert and fun run to raise money for the project. Valor Retreat — whose name is an acronym for “Veterans Are Loved, Owed, and Respected” — is a 22-acre site, donated by businessman and veteran Larry Teichman, which will provide “a serene and therapeutic setting” for vets suffering from PTSD. ...
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...
BLHS BPA Chapter garners awards at National Leadership Conference
Students from Benjamin Logan Business Professionals of America chapter attended the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago May 9–14. As a chapter Benjamin Logan was recognized for the BPA Cares Membership Explosion Award and Adviser Mandi Wood was recognized for her 10 years of service as an adviser.
Thursday Roundup: Crooksville, West M baseball fall late in tourney action
WHEELERSBURG — Crooksville baseball had top seed Wheelersburg sweating on Thursday. The 25th-seeded Ceramics led by two going to the bottom of the fifth inning, but the Pirates scored single tallies in the final three innings to escape with a 3-2 win in the Division III sectional final. Wheelersburg loaded the bases on a...
City of Zanesville awarded $6.4 million to transform streetscapes, Secrest Auditorium
ZANESVILLE − Secrest Auditorium and the surrounding downtown area is about to get a makeover thanks to a $6.4 million Appalachian Community Grant to fund Zanesville’s Streetscape Project. “Our community is committed to making Zanesville The Gateway to Appalachia and adestination for tourism and leisure activities,” said Mayor...
Retired teachers’ group offers scholarship
The Perry County Retired Teachers Association will award one scholarship for the academic year in the amount of $500. Applicants must have graduated from a Perry County High School and be a college junior or senior enrolled in a college of education at some point during the 2024-2025 academic year or be a current Perry County school teacher working on a master’s degree in education. This award began in 1997 and rotates yearly to each Perry County school. If the school district in the order...
Library’s Summer Reading Program offers adventure
LOGAN — The Logan Hocking County District Library provides programs for all ages that make reading fun. One of their biggest programs is the Summer Reading Program (SRP). In the past, this program has been prepared for students entering K-12. This year the library is adding an adult reading challenge, and are also encouraging parents of preschoolers to register their child and commit to reading to them, so kids of all ages can participate. ...
Zanesville business man hopes to keep Battle Axe Throwing of Coshocton a cut above
COSHOCTON − A unique recreation destination in Coshocton is changing hands, but keeping its name and much of what has made it popular. Battle Axe Throwing at 1941 Otsego Ave. was opened in August 2021 by Canda and Jay Tarman. The building was once home to Stewart Interiors. It has eight, 15-foot lanes for people to throw axes at a target. ...
Peoples Bank of New Lexington will acquire The Pataskala Banking Co.
NEW LEXINGTON − Peoples Bank of New Lexington is acquiring The Pataskala Banking Co., according to a recent news release. Peoples State Bank was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in New Lexington, with five full-service branch locations across Perry and Muskingum counties and one loan production office in South Zanesville.
Academy Sports + Outdoors opens first Ohio store Monday in Northpointe Center
ZANESVILLE − Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first Ohio location in the Northpointe Center at 3925 Gorsky Drive Monday, bringing 60 new jobs to the community in its 55,000-square-foot space. “Families are invited to stop in for free events including gift card giveaways, interactive demonstrations by brands...
Kroger, SE Ohio Foodbank fight summer hunger
LOGAN — On Wednesday, May 29, Kroger and the SE Ohio Foodbank will team up for a Summer Meals Packing Event in Logan. A generous $20,000 contribution from Kroger will provide 12,000 meals plus snacks for children facing hunger this summer. During the Summer Meals Packing Event volunteers will fill boxes with shelf-stable, kid-friendly foods purchased with this funding. Volunteers will incLude Kroger leadership and staff, elected officials and district staff who serve the ...
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