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Taste of Muskingum celebrates food, entrepreneurship and second chances

Local chefs will serve up tasting samples and compete for the title of Muskingum County's Top Chef at the 8th annual Taste of Muskingum Chef Competition Nov. 4 at Weatherington Woods in Zanesville. Guests will vote for the winner at the FoodWorks Alliance fundraiser, according to a community announcement. The event also will include a silent auction, wine pull, games, prizes and entertainment. Proceeds will support FoodWorks Alliance programs for aspiring food entrepreneurs, small food businesses and women in recovery. Supporting local programs FoodWorks Alliance provides aspiring food entrepreneurs and small food businesses with affordable access to a licensed commercial kitchen, business guidance and opportunities to grow, according to the announcement. The organization also works in food education, food recovery and workforce development. Its Recovery With a Purpose program helps women in recovery develop kitchen and life skills, build confidence and make community connections, according to the announcement. Individual and group tickets are available, and advance purchase is required. Tickets and event information can be found at foodworksalliance.betterworld.org/taste-muskingum . People who cannot attend also can support the fundraiser by donating silent auction items, gift cards or Ohio-made wines. Donation information is available by contacting foodworks.alliance1@gmail.com . This story was produced

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The Coshocton Tribune

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Residents asked to weigh on on AEP's transmission project in four counties

COLUMBUS − Residents, landowners and community leaders have an opportunity to help shape a major electric infrastructure project aimed at strengthening reliability and supporting future economic growth in central and eastern Ohio. American Electric Power is gathering public feedback through Oct. 28 on a proposed transmission line project spanning Fairfield, Licking, Muskingum and Coshocton counties. This will help determine the best route based on public feedback and feasibility. "The project was identified through PJM Interconnection's regional planning process and is designed to strengthen the transmission grid, increase transmission capacity and support future economic development and energy investments in Ohio," said Stephanie Eisenberg of AEP. "Without additional infrastructure, system stress could increase during high demand and raise the risk of service interruptions." Project basics The project includes upgrading approximately 50 miles of existing transmission infrastructure originally built in the 1970s with modern steel structures and constructing up to 14 miles of new transmission line to connect with the proposed West Millersport substation on Lancaster-Newark Road. More information on the substation and a proposed new substation in Conesville will be provided at a later date, as they are in early stages of development. Eisenberg said an estimated cost won't be available until

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