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WTRF- 7News

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Ohio man followed woman into gas station after argument and threw her into glass display, grabbed her neck, drug and tossed her around the store by hood of sweatshirt

ZANESVILLE, OH (WTRF) — An Ohio man with two prior domestic violence convictions was sentenced to four years in prison for attacking a woman after she ran into a gas station to escape him. Brandon Ore appeared before Muskingum County Common Pleas Court Judge Kelly Cottrill on Nov. 2. He previously pleaded guilty to felony […]

Zanesville, OH · 1d

Perry County Tribune

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Perry County real estate transfers

Oct. 23-Nov. 5. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Danielle Treadway, property in section 30, Harrison Township, to Alisa Treadway, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid or to be paid for the real estate and the transaction is not a gift. • Regina M. Dotson, property in section 31, Jackson Township, to Sarah J. Turner, exempt, property transferred to evidence a gift, in any form, between husband and wife, or parent and child, or the spouse of either. • Ruth Yoder, property in section 5, Jackson Township, to Sara Yoder, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid or to be paid for the real estate and the transaction is not a gift. • Sue Vess, property in section 29, Monroe Township, to Sue Vess, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid or to be paid for the real estate and the transaction is not a gift. •

Perry County, OH · 1d

Perry County Tribune

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County voters approve 19 local tax levies, reject two

In the Nov. 3 election, Perry County voters passed 19 local tax levies — though one, for Roseville current expenses, by a margin of only three votes, making it susceptible to possible change when provisional ballots are counted. Two other tax measures, both for the Village of Somerset, were voted down. Unofficial results on the tax levies, from the Perry County Board of Elections website, are as follows: • A 1-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Perry County Home (Fairview Assisted Living) — PASSED 7,365 votes to 5,014. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Corning police department, equipment and personnel, PASSED 51 to 38. • A 2-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and swimming pool — PASSED 350 to 183. • A 3-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and recreation — PASSED 330 to 199. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Junction City current expenses — PASSED 153 to 53. • A 1-mill, continuing renewal levy for the Village of New Lexington parks and recreation — PASSED 698 to 401. • A 4-mill, five-year renewal levy for Village of Roseville current expenses

Perry County, OH · 1d

Times Recorder

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Perry County Courthouse renovation earns state historic preservation award

The transformation of an aging 19th-century landmark into a building equipped for modern use has earned statewide recognition. The Perry County Courthouse was one of 12 historic preservation achievements across Ohio honored Nov. 6 with the Ohio History Connection’s 2026 State Historic Preservation Office Awards. The awards recognize projects that demonstrate the value of historic preservation through rehabilitation, stewardship, research and public engagement. According to the Ohio History Connection, the recipients exemplify how thoughtful preservation can strengthen communities while ensuring historic resources remain accessible for future generations. Built in 1887 and designed by architect Richard Yost, the Perry County Courthouse is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. A two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation sought to modernize the building without losing its historical architectural features. Renovations included upgrades to accessibility, restrooms, courtrooms and office space, while preserving and restoring some of the courthouse’s most significant architectural elements. One of the most visible projects was the restoration of the grand interior staircase. Part of the staircase was removed in the 1960s to make room for an elevator. As part of the renovation, new cast iron stringers, balustrades, medallions and newel posts were fabricated to match the historic pieces that remain. The courthouse’s main entrance

Perry County, OH · 15h

Newark Advocate

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Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League

Four Licking County League schools are on their way out. Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica notified league officials Nov. 10 of their plans to leave the LCL and form a new league. “Pending a vote by the school boards at Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica, those schools will leave the Licking County League beginning with the 2028-29 school year,” LCL commissioner Ron Bowman confirmed via text. “They will become charter members of a new league of like-size schools. The LCL will become an eight-team league which will continue looking at future expansion.” Utica athletic director Howard Hill said details on the new league will be provided soon. Granville, Heath, Johnstown, Licking Heights, Licking Valley, Mount Vernon, Watkins Memorial and Zanesville will remain in the LCL. The LCL re-formed for the 2013-14 school year with 10 Licking County schools, and Zanesville in 2020 and Mount Vernon in 2024 have since been added. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League

Utica, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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$300,000 Grant to Fund Essential Home Repairs in Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties

Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development to fund essential home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners in the three Southeast Ohio counties it serves, State Rep. Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) announced in an Ohio House release. The money is aimed at homeowners at or below 50 percent […]

Hocking County, OH · 20h

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Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Posts Missing-Juvenile Alert

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office has a missing-juvenile alert on its Facebook page. Fleure is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde curly hair. The office reported that he left his home Sunday evening and has since been the subject of an active search for information about his whereabouts.

Fairfield County, OH · 2d

Perry County Tribune

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Junction City asks court for favorable decision in lawsuit over seized police dog

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Village of Junction City and two village officials have asked a federal court to grant them favorable judgment in a lawsuit brought against them by a former interim police chief, after village officials seized a police dog that both he and the village claimed was their property. In a motion filed Nov. 2 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, the defendants — Junction City, Mayor Edwin Keister and Police Chief Amy English — contend that plaintiff Casey Williams’ case against them relies heavily on his claim that a male Belgian Malinois dog named Apollo belonged to him when English, assisted by Lancaster Police, seized the animal from Williams’ residence with a search warrant. But this is not true, they insist. “Nearly every claim (in Williams’ complaint) depends on Plaintiff’s assertion that he owned Apollo,” the motion states. “He did not.” It notes that in an earlier version of Williams’ lawsuit, the court had “already rejected Plaintiff’s ownership theory,” concluding that Williams’ allegations “more plausibly established that Apollo remained village property.” Williams first filed suit in January 2024, shortly after the dog was taken from him. His case briefly caught the

Junction City, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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ODOT Draft List Puts $15.1 Million Behind Four Central Ohio Road Projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to put $15.1 million behind four major central Ohio road projects over the next several years, in a draft funding list released Nov. 10 by the department’s Transportation Review Advisory Council and reported by The Columbus Dispatch. The draft list covers 13 major projects statewide totaling $46.7 million, […]

Ohio · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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ODOT Bridge Inspector Jennifer Donley, 45, Killed by Semi on I-70 in Zanesville

An Ohio Department of Transportation bridge inspector was killed Monday morning, Nov. 9, when a semi-truck struck her inside the Interstate 70 reconstruction work zone in Zanesville, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and ODOT. Jennifer Donley, 45, of Lancaster, was struck at about 8:09 a.m. near mile marker 154 on westbound I-70, near […]

Zanesville, OH · 2d

Times Recorder

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Prime time. Market Street cooks up a Taste of Muskingum win at competition

ZANESVILLE – Five local culinary teams brought their best dishes to the table as community members ate, sampled and voted their way to a winner at the 2026 Taste of Muskingum. Birria tacos to a Zane Grey-inspired stew were on the menu but in the end it was Market Street Prime's pork loin and sweet potatoes that captured first place. The annual people's choice cooking competition and Foodworks Alliance fundraiser was held at Weatherington Woods. Market Street Prime's win came with the help of Executive Chef Daniel Kinsey Jr. and his team of three who presented pancetta with apple-stuffed pork loin, spiced rum sweet potato mash, candied carrots, sweet potato crisps and crispy leeks, along with brandy and maple syrup and balsamic glazes. "It was just a pleasure being there and showing what Market Street Prime can do," Kinsey told the Times Recorder on their victory. "I hope everyone enjoyed our food." Zanesville City Schools and Chef Steven Vogelsang came in second place with red wine braised short rib, creamy parmesan herb risotto, red wine demi, crispy shallots and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and bleu cheese. Muddy Misers came in third with the help of Chefs Maurice Cody and

Zanesville, OH · 1d

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South Zanesville Firefighters Rally Around Family in Need

ZANESVILLE, OH – The South Zanesville Fire Department is getting ready for a chicken dinner benefiting a daughter of one of their firefighters. On Sunday at the Fire Department beginning at 11AM, you can stop in or carry out a chicken dinner consisting of half a chicken, coleslaw, apple sauce, and a roll.

Zanesville, OH · 6h

WTRF- 7News

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Woman falls for online romance scam, helps steal $80K from Ohio business

ZANESVILLE, OH (WTRF) — An Oregon woman pleaded guilty to money laundering after an online romance scam led her to help transfer more than $80,000 stolen from a Zanesville business. Arianna Stark was working as a security guard in early 2026 when she met a man online. After months of communication, Stark believed they were […]

Zanesville, OH · 11h

Times Recorder

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Zanesville post names its 2026 trooper of the year

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Hunter M. Albers has been named the Zanesville Post's 2026 Trooper of the Year. Albers, 24, was chosen by fellow officers, according to a community announcement. The recognition is based on service, leadership, work ethic, professional ethics and interactions with supervisors, fellow officers and the public. Albers is now eligible for the District and State Trooper of the Year awards, which will be announced later. Albers joined the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2025 and has served at the Zanesville Post since graduating from the Highway Patrol Academy. A North Ridgeville native, Albers graduated from Lutheran West High School in 2020. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice and political science from Muskingum University in 2024. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Zanesville post names its 2026 trooper of the year

Zanesville, OH · 15h

NewsForce 24/7

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Zanesville Man Pleads Guilty After Lottery Dispute Led to Wrong-Home Break-In

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — A dispute over a lottery ticket escalated into a pistol-whipping and an armed break-in at the wrong home, and the Glouster man at the center of it has now pleaded guilty, the Zanesville Times Recorder reported. Fredrick George Lashley, 46, of Glouster appeared before Judge Kelly Cottrill on Oct. 30 and pleaded […]

Zanesville, OH · 22h

NBC4 Columbus

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EPA considers power plant for Fairfield County data centers

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) — A data center campus is on its way to Fairfield County, and now the project needs a source of power. “I’m concerned about our lake, our environment, our communities and the future,” Buckeye Lake Village Councilmember Kellie Green said. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public hearing on Tuesday […]

Fairfield County, OH · 1d

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This Secret Ohio Nature Preserve Hides Miles Of Forest Trails With Stunning Views

Tucked into the hills near Lancaster, Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve feels like a hidden world. Quiet forest trails wind past mossy rocks, tall pines, and cliffs with wide views. Many hikers say it rivals far busier spots in Ohio. Here are nine things to know before you lace up...

Lancaster, OH · 2d

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The Small-Town Ohio Buffet Families Keep Coming Back To For Broasted Chicken, Pie, And A Petting Zoo

Goats are waiting just outside the back of this buffet, and kids can feed them after the pie course. That is not a sentence you read every day. Inside, broasted chicken anchors a long spread of home-style cooking. Real mashed potatoes, roast beef, and a salad bar share the room with a wall of homemade pies.

Logan, OH · 14h

Daily Meal

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The Vintage Dishware Brand Worth Hunting Down At Thrift Stores

When you're digging through the many types of dishware at your local thrift store, make sure to keep an eye out for this potentially valuable brand.

Lancaster, OH · 2d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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U.S. 33 widening lands on Ohio's draft funding list

A proposed state transportation funding list would provide $4 million for preliminary engineering on a U.S. 33 widening project in Franklin and Fairfield counties. The funding would be provided in fiscal year 2028, according to a community announcement from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Fairfield County project is among 13 projects in 12 counties included in a $46.7 million draft funding list approved by the Transportation Review Advisory Council . The council, known as TRAC, reviews funding for major transportation projects in Ohio. Its draft list covers fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Of the overall funding, $37.1 million is proposed for 12 projects, including the U.S. 33 widening project. An additional $9.6 million would completely fund construction of the I-275 SmartLane project in Clermont and Hamilton counties. Public can comment before final vote The U.S. 33 proposal is not yet a final funding commitment. The public can submit comments on the draft list by emailing trac@dot.ohio.gov through Dec. 9. TRAC is scheduled to vote on the final list at its Dec. 17 meeting. How Ohio's transportation funding process works TRAC operates on an annual application cycle and determines funding commitments for projects in Ohio's Major New Construction Program. Projects

Ohio · 15h