Author: Elizabeth Morehead

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The rain has stopped for now, but water levels continue to be high. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin said areas around the county are still dealing with flooding. He said the good news is that rivers appear to have crested at this point and the water is starting to recede. […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – As rain continues to fall, the rivers and streams continue to rise. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin said rivers, streams, and creeks are over their banks and will continue to rise. He said it is important that people be prepared to leave their homes as the flooding continues. “Again we […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Zanesville City Council passed on an ordinance approving a labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. Zanesville Police Chief Tony Coury said the City of Zanesville had just reached a bargaining agreement with the Corrections officers and the ordinance was passed as an emergency status due to time constraints on the agreement. […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Discussions continue on how to fund a new county jail for Muskingum. The Muskingum County Commissioners met with representatives from Fifth Third Bank to talk about how a new jail could be funded. Commissioner Cindy Cameron said they have agreed a new facility is needed and are currently working to finalize details on […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s February 11th or 2-11, which means it’s a special day for the United Way. Community Impact Director Becky Clawson from the United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties said they use today to recognize their 211 services. Clawson said the information service is now available not only by phone call but […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – What better way to test your luck than playing a few games of chance. The American Legion Post 29 in Zanesville will be hosting their 4th Casino Night allowing the public to do just that. Post Commander Larry Wheeler said the event will be this Saturday starting at 4 P.M. and while there […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – February is a month to think about hearts, and not just the candy ones! It’s American Heart Health Month and the WIC Project Coordinator Jody Shriver from the Public Health Department said this year the focus is on cholesterol. She said it’s important to learn the difference between good and bad cholesterol as […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The American Red Cross of Southeast Ohio is asking for donations. Executive Director Matthew Riddle said they are looking for items for their 14th annual Power of the Purse fundraiser. He said they are mostly looking for gently used purses and jewelry for the event. “The thing we need are items for our […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Giving the community a hand up instead of a hand out. Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio’s Melissa Best met with Zanesville Noon Rotary to discuss their work in Zanesville. Best said they have recently completed two houses in Zanesville and are working on their third home with the help of students from […]