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National Weather Service: Two short-lived tornadoes touched down in area early Wednesday
COSHOCTON − The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has released details regarding the two short-lived, minor tornadoes that touched down during severe thunderstorms shortly after midnight Wednesday. Both were categorized as EF-1. The first touched down at approximately 12:02 a.m. in Muskingum County about three miles north of Frazeysburg with peak winds of 100 mph. The path length was 0.42 miles and the maximum width was 128 yards. NWS said thunderstorm outflow surge produced a quick...
Ohio Lt. Gov. visits New Lexington during In-Demand Jobs Week
NEW LEXINGTON — “This is the future of education,” Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said in reference to New Lexington High School's Workforce Development Center on Tuesday, May 7. According to the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, in 2021-2022, over 135,000 students earned a credential through career technical...
Wind and rain didn't stop two middle schoolers from winning the ZDGA's first event of 2024.
ZANESVILLE — The youngest pairing in the field did the most damage at the annual Zanesville District Golf Association 2-person better ball event on Saturday at par-71 Jaycees. River View middle schoolers Gavin Gress and Colton Gress topped the 23-team field with a 4-under-par 67, becoming the youngest players to earn a ZDGA tournament win in its 47-year history. ...
Zanesville woman gets probation after drugs were found in a car during a traffic stop
COSHOCTON − A Zanesville woman was sentenced Wednesday in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court for being in a vehicle that contained drugs during a traffic stop. Brandi M. Keiffer, 37, was indicted in January with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony, related to methamphetamine from an incident on...
MVL Track: Plenty of strong performances highlight the league meet
NEWTON TOWNSHIP — The postseason is nearing, and there were many stellar performances during the Muskingum Valley League Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Maysville Athletic Complex. The John Glenn girls won another team title with 173 points, besting Sheridan's 99 1/2 in the Big School Division, while Meadowbrook was fourth overall and the Small School Champion with 67 points. ...
Genesis recognized as a Top 100 Hospital for third consecutive year
ZANESVILLE − Genesis was recently identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI, the technology and services brand of Premier, and reported by Fortune Magazine. This is the third year in a row Genesis was selected for the honor. Genesis was also named one of the nation’s 50 Top Heart Hospitals for the second consecutive year. The 100 Top award was created so hospitals and the...
Fawn Drive bridge replacement will close road for three weeks beginning Monday
ZANSVILLE − The Muskingum County Engineer's Office has announced Fawn Drive will be closed about 50 feet southeast of Prior Road for three weeks starting Monday for a bridge replacement. Also, the bridge replacement slated to also start Monday for Clay Pike Road has been postponed. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Fawn Drive bridge replacement will close road for three weeks beginning Monday
Baseball Game Preview: Philo Leaves Home
The Philo Electrics will head out on the road to challenge the Steubenville Big Red at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches. On Saturday, it was close, but Philo sidestepped Maysville for a 4-3 win. That's two games straight...
Road restriction/closure ODOT work on Ohio 93 and I-70
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Ohio 93 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane of traffic using temporary signals starting Monday for bridge replacements and preventive maintenance. ODOT has also announced that the eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 through Zanesville will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday for material replacement. Only U.S. 40, Ohio 93 and Underwood on-ramps will be available during the work period. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Road restriction/closure ODOT work on Ohio 93 and I-70
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