Carolyn Fleegle, Author at WHIZ News

Command Center reports 6 deaths and 565 new COVID-19 cases in Muskingum County

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle453

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center on Wednesday reported the following Muskingum County deaths from COVID-19: a 68-year-old, a 76-year-old, and an 86-year-old who died withCOVID-19 pneumonia; an 89-year-old who died with COVID-19 infection; a 48-year-old whodied with acute respiratory failure with complications due to COVID-19 infection; a 64-year-oldwho died with COVID-19 acute […]

Ohio Vax-2-School To Award $2 Million in Scholarships

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle252

COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, and Ohio Lottery Commission Director Pat McDonald provided an update Friday on the Ohio Vax-2-School program, announcing that the prize money has been doubled to a total of $2 million in scholarships. Beginning Monday, Oct. 4, Ohioans aged 12-25 can enter online at www.ohiovax2school.com or by phone […]

Boil advisory lifted

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle332

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The boil advisory has been lifted for the areas affected by the emergency water main repair project on September 29, in the area of Shelby Street. Water samples were collected and analyzed. Results of the analysis indicated that the water system was not contaminated and therefore should be considered safe for consumption. For further information […]

Command Center reports 4 deaths and 623 new cases of COVID-19 in Muskingum County

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle423

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center on Wednesday reported the following Muskingum County deaths from COVID-19: a 73-year-old, a 62-year-old, and a 75-year old who died withCOVID-19 pneumonia; a 29-year-old who died with acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19. The Command Center is also reporting 623 new Muskingum County residents have tested positive […]

Boil advisory issued for Shelby Street area

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle262

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The City of Zanesville Water Division is working to repair a Water Main break in the Shelby Street area. The following areas may be affected by low pressure: Westwood Drive, Walnut Drive, National Way, June Parkway, Federal Ave., Clay Street, Chester Street, Race Street Arch Street, Maysville Pike from Spence Ave South to […]

Palmer Road closure

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle308

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio–The Muskingum County Engineer’s Office is alerting motorists of an upcoming road closure. Officials said Palmer Road will be closed between Asbury Chapel Road and South Hopewell Road beginning on Monday, October 4, and will remain closed for approximately 21 days. Crews will be replacing a bridge 0.25 miles west of South Hopewell Road […]

OSHP investigates plane crash near Fairfield County airport

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle714

LANCASTER, Ohio – The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a plane crash that occurred Friday afternoon. Troopers said a 1968 Beech 95-B55 single engine plane crashed just outside the Fairfield County Airport around 1:05 p.m. The plane was making its approach for the runway when it drifted south, striking the […]

Ridge Avenue closure

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle351

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The City of Zanesville Water Division will be closing a portion of Ridge Avenue on Monday, September 27, for roadway repairs due to previous damage from a water main break. Beginning at 7:00 AM, Ridge Avenue will be closed from Chapman Street to Brighton Blvd. Detour signs will be posted and the project […]

Command Center reports 6 deaths and 802 new cases of COVID-19 in Muskingum County

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle551

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center on Wednesday reported the following Muskingum County deaths from COVID-19: a 49-year-old, a 61-year-old, and a 59-year-old who died withacute respiratory failure due to COVID-19; a 61-year-old and an 87-year-old who died withCOVID-19 pneumonia; a 62-year-old who died with COVID-19. The Command Center also reported 802 new […]

The Wilds welcomes new baby giraffe

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Carolyn Fleegle538

CUMBERLAND, Ohio–The Wilds is celebrating the birth of an endangered male Masai giraffe calf, born just outside the giraffe barn during the afternoon of September 8, 2021. This birth marks the 20th giraffe calf to be born at the conservation center throughout its history. Animal Management staff continues to monitor the calf and notes that the calf […]

Author: Carolyn Fleegle