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Aces of Trades: God planned Dwight Jarboe's life far better than he ever could have
COSHOCTON – From Bolivia to Coshocton, he’s been around. “Growing up on a farm, my siblings and I learned the responsibility of daily chores,” recalled Dwight Jarboe. “It seemed we put up hay all summer and hauled it back out to feed the cattle all winter. “My father was an aircraft mechanic in World...
WATCH: Tornado confirmed to hit Ohio on Thursday morning
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Ohio on Wednesday. The NWS confirmed that a tornado hit the Village of Frazeysburg in Muskingum around 1am Thursday morning. Officials say there is large amount of damage and no electric.
Newcomerstown News: Several business owners have selected their colors for repainting
Mayor Pat Cadle reported several of the Main Street businesses owners have picked their historic colors for the repainting of the downtown merchants, and quotes will soon be sent out to begin this project. This being funded by the recent Appalachian Grant Newcomerstown was awarded. In other village council news,...
36 students to perform following music theater camp at Muskingum University
NEW CONCORD – Thirty-six students from 21 high school are participating in a summer high school music theater camp June 16 to 22 at Muskingum University. They will be showcased a public performance at 2:30 p.m. June 22, at Caldwell Hall on campus, The production will include 15 scenes from a variety of Broadway musicals.
EF2 tornado devastates village in Muskingum County after striking without warning
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio — The tornado sirens sounded through Muskingum County on Wednesday evening, but soon after, the warning was canceled, and residents like Mike and Virginia Lane headed up for bed. About an hour later, the Lane's and their neighbors woke to the sounds of a tornado making...
Ohio Department of Transportation schedules closures of Linden Avenue and Ohio 155
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced work for Muskingum and Perry counties. Linden Avenue will have nightly closures for beam erection on Interstate 70 from June 10 to 13. This is part of the of complete reconstruction of I-70 through Zanesville from U.S. 40 to Ohio 93.
A crash closed Friendship Drive on Saturday in New Concord. Here are the details.
NEW CONCORD -- Friendship Drive has reopened after a crash just north of the village according to the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred just before 1 p.m., closing the road as motorists were asked to avoid the scene until further notice. The Sheriff's Office called it "a still developing scene." Various emergency...
Rainbow Connection awards more than $50,000 to individuals and organizations
NEW PHILADELPHIA − The Tuscarawas Society for Children & Adults, Inc., better known as the Rainbow Connection, awarded local individuals and organizations $51,153. Assistance includes: $6,853 in medical bills, $3,800 in mobility scooters, and $4,500 in hearing aid expenses to Tuscarawas County residents as well as $36,000 in handicap playground equipment to Starlight School.
Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office investigating drowning of 6-year-old girl in Adamsville
ZANESVILLE − The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning death of 6-year-old Brinley Gillogly, who died late Tuesday morning in a pool that was not located on the property where she lived, according to Sheriff Matt Lutz. “We’re not releasing where at this time,” said Lutz, who added the case remains under investigation. ...
MOTH // LIGHT interactive artwork focuses on interactions of insects, wind and lights
COSHOCTON − The new interactive artwork MOTH // LIGHT by Peter J. Wolfgang has been installed at Clary Gardens. A grand opening for the exhibit will be at 8 p.m. June 21 at the event pavilion at Clary Gardens, 588 W. Chestnut St. The opening takes place on the...
Looking for a new home: Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market seeks year-round location
DOVER ‒ The Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market has called the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds home for the past 15 years, but now the volunteers who run the market are looking for a permanent year-round location. "We'd like to be able to have ground where we could teach people how to compost, teach people how...
Starting pitching spot on for Beverly/Lowell Post 389/750 in DH sweep
BEVERLY – A pair of strong performances for its starting pitching plus an offensive outburst in the Game 2 of a doubleheader enabled Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 to sweep Cambridge/Belle Valley Post 84/641 by scores of 3-0 and 11-1 on Sunday. Beverly/Lowell starting pitcher Clay Greuey was dominant on the...
Coshocton Footlight Players present the cult classic 'Clue' at Triple Locks Theater
COSHOCTON − The game is afoot for the Coshocton Footlight Players at the Triple Locks Theater with an upcoming production of "Clue." The stage comedy is based on the 1985 film, which is based on the classic board game. While a box office flop on its release, "Clue" has become a cult classic with a strong fan following and different adaptations. The play is based on the original script and those familiar with the movie will recognize...
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