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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 · 2d

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A 200 megawatt battery rising on 15 acres outside Columbus will hold over 1 gigawatt hour of power, and it is becoming the largest ever built inside the 13 state PJM grid

A gravel lot outside Columbus has gone from empty field to steel skeleton in a matter of months. Crews are bolting together rows of container sized battery units on a fifteen acre site in Licking County. By next year those boxes will be able to hold more electricity than almost...

Columbus, OH · 2d
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Garaway Beats Waterford 29-25 to Reach Regional Final Against Monroe Central

WATERFORD, Ohio — The region’s best defense finally met an offense it could not hold under thirty. Seventh-seeded Garaway beat sixth-seeded Waterford 29-25 on Friday night, November 13, at Waterford in an OHSAA Division VI, Region 23 semifinal, according to the Mansfield News Journal’s statewide scoreboard. The Columbus Dispatch’s scoreboard, High School On SI’s statewide […]

Waterford, OH · 7h

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Fredericktown Local School District celebrates Tom Goeppinger’s retirement after 23½ years

The Fredericktown Local School District announced on Nov. 13 that Tom Goeppinger is retiring after 23½ years of service, according to a Facebook post. Goeppinger has been described as an important part of the Fredericktown Schools family, with his presence contributing to the personality and rhythm of the school buildings. The district highlighted that long before students and staff arrive each morning, Goeppinger is already at work, often accompanied by music or his familiar whistling. Teachers frequently encounter his cheerful greetings in the commons.

Fredericktown, OH · 1d
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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 · 2d

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John P. Ruckman announces candidacy for Knox County commissioner in 2028

John P. Ruckman has announced his candidacy for Knox County commissioner in the 2028 election, entering the race nearly two years before voters head to the polls. According to an announcement reported by Knox Pages on November 11, Ruckman says his campaign will emphasize community engagement and public service. The...

Knox County, OH · 1d

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Birders flock to Granville for rare bird sighting

Becky Twaddell, a longtime Granville resident on North Pearl Street, had just gotten back from vacation on a rainy Wednesday when she looked out her window and spotted something unusual. “I noticed in the steady rain a little hummingbird,” Twaddell said. Twaddell, who developed an interest in birds as...

Granville, OH · 2d

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Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week: Meet Whitney!

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Our Pet of the Week from the Animal Shelter Society is as sweet as chocolate and will always love you. Whitney is a 9-year-old Terrier who weighs around 20 pounds. April Gibson, the executive director of the Animal Shelter Society, says Whitney would prefer for an adult-only home and is an excellent lap dog.

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 · 1d

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Columbus East Rallies From 19 Down to Stun Licking Valley 36-33

NEWARK, Ohio — Columbus East saved its season in the last ten minutes. Trailing 33-14 early in the fourth quarter, the Tigers scored three touchdowns in the final 10:15 and stunned Licking Valley 36-33 on Friday night, November 13, in an OHSAA Division III, Region 11 semifinal at Licking Valley’s Randy Baughman Stadium, according to […]

Newark, OH · 11h

Newark Advocate

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Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal

Another championship season for the Newark Catholic volleyball team has come to an end. NC was unable to sustain a fast start Nov. 12 in a loss to Fort Loramie, 27-25, 25-18, 25-19, in a Division VII state semifinal at Wright State. The Green Wave (21-5) were reigning Division VI state champions and hoping stay on top but fell to Fort Loramie (23-4), the 2024 Division VII state champion. Leah Caudill recorded 15 kills in her final match for NC, which led 9-1 in the first set before Fort Loramie came charging back, eventually scoring six of the final seven points. Sophia Basham added 14 kills, Gabbie Hill 22 assists and Calla Whitlach 17 digs. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal

Newark, OH · 1d

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Bridges out of Poverty workshop aims to improve support for families

COSHOCTON, OH (WTRF) – A collaboration between three counties brought service providers some new tools to help meet people where they are and reach past barriers they might not see. Representatives from Family and Children First Councils, educators and service providers in Jefferson, Coshocton and Tuscarawas counties packed the Coshocton County Commissioners community room Oct. […]

Jefferson County, OH · 18h

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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 · 2d

The Times-Reporter

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Garaway's season comes to an end, Dalton advances to OHSAA state finals

SPRINGFIELD — Garaway volleyball came into the Division VI state semifinals winning 10 consecutive games, but saw the streak come to an end at the hands of Dalton. The Pirates lost first two sets by a combined five points, and the Bulldogs completed the sweep with a 25-22, 25-23, 25-17. "We've talked about winning key moments," head coach Jessica Schwartz said. "We felt really good coming tonight, but it just didn't go out way tonight." With the victory, Dalton extends its winning streak to 11 games and has swept 10 opponents during that time. Make your pick! Time to vote for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (Nov. 2-8) For Schwartz, the Bulldogs played at a faster pace when they had the ball. "That's a style of play that we just have a really hard time against," she said. When the Pirates front row was able to gets hands on the Dalton kill attempts, that's when their defense had the most success. "We were able to slow them down with blocks," she said. "It was something we needed more of to be able to make a bigger difference tonight." As a team, the Bulldogs totaled 52 kills and 12 errors

Sugarcreek, OH · 1d

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ServSafe Manager Training set in Coshocton

Ohio State University Extension will offer ServSafe Manager Food Safety Training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 and 22 with the proctored exam being at 9 a.m. March 1. The ServSafe Manager series will be held at the Coshocton County Services Building. The cost of the course is $175, and the class size is limited to 15 participants. Preregistration is required at go.osu.edu/servsafecosh by Feb. 5.

Coshocton, OH · 23h

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Local Businesses Help ZCS Students Plan for the Future

ZANESVILLE, OH – Zanesville City School students got a chance to meet with the movers and leaders that help to keep the community running. The School hosted a Transition Fair in the Steam Building where local businesses and organizations got the opportunity to introduce themselves to students and open up possible career paths after graduation.

Zanesville, OH · 19h

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Heath directs more than $62,000 in opioid settlement funds to Licking County HOME Court.

The City of Heath is contributing more than $62,000 in opioid settlement funds to support services provided through Licking County’s HOME Court. The specialized court was established in 2025 and works with individuals experiencing homelessness and other challenges, including substance-use disorders and mental health needs. Heath Police Captain Dave...

Heath, OH · 2d

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Five area teams advance to fourth round of OHSAA football playoffs; regional championship matchups set

Five area high school football teams are one victory away from reaching the state semifinals after advancing through the third...

Ohio · 2h

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Zanesville Campus Blanket Drive Aims to Keep Local Families Warm This Winter

ZANESVILLE — Ohio University Zanesville is asking the campus and the community to help keep Muskingum County families warm this winter, as the annual Good Samaritan Blanket Drive collects blankets through November 30, according to a community announcement reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Donations may be dropped off in Elson Hall and Herrold Hall […]

Zanesville, OH · 1d

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County commissioners hear concerns about Flock contract as calls for community town hall mount

Licking County Commissioners have no plans for a community meeting about Flock license plate surveillance cameras in use around the county, despite calls from community members at multiple commission meetings in the past two weeks. On Thursday, Nov. 12, residents flocked to the weekly Licking County Commissioners meeting to express...

Licking County, OH · 1d