Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz says his office dealt with a bomb threat earlier this week. It happened Monday around 1:30 in the afternoon at the Lumi Light Corporation in Norwich. Lutz says his bomb sniffing dogs checked the building and no explosive devices were located. The Franklin County Bomb Squad was also called to […]
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The Zanesville Police Department is investigating a fatal accident Monday evening. It happened around 8:00 p.m. on West Main Street by Gant Municipal Stadium. Chief Tony Coury says 41-year-old Adam Barnhart of Zanesville was traveling east, went left of center and struck head-on another vehicle heading west. That car was driven by 28-year-old April Compton, […]
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Governor DeWine announced Monday that Ohio is expected to receive more than 448,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week. Of that total, more than 96,000 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be delivered to around 200 new independent pharmacy providers as well as chain pharmacies, hospitals, and health departments. Ohio now offers more than […]
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The Zanesville Police Department is investigating a Monday morning shooting incident. Police say it happened at 707 Bates Street. Investigators say one man was shot in the arm following an altercation. The injury is not thought to be life threatening. Police are now searching for a suspect in the case. Please follow and like us:
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The Ohio Department of Transportation says an accident on I-70 in Licking County has stopped traffic in the far left lane. It happened in the eastbound lanes of the interstate at State Route 13. The two right lanes are open to traffic. O-dot says to expect delays and use an alternate route. Please follow and […]
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Genesis HealthCare System is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to people outlined in Phase 1B of the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) vaccination plan. Community members now eligible to register include those born with or who developed early childhood conditions carried into adulthood, even if they are not 65 years of age or older. These conditions […]
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Political divisions these days may be deep, but Ohioans never cease to agree on John Glenn. Both republicans and democrats on a state panel heaped praise on the late astronaut and U.S. Senator Thursday as they voted unanimously to put a 7-foot, 600 pound bronze statue of him on display at the Ohio Statehouse for […]
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. SPRING EVENTS Governor DeWine Thursday announced a loosening of restrictions for sporting and entertainment venues when safety protocols are followed. “The vaccines have given us great hope, but until we have enough Ohioans vaccinated, we must continue […]
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The Muskingum Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America has named its new Scout Executive. She is Anne Herriage of Pleasant Hill, California. She is the council’s first woman director in its 100-plus year history. Herriage has over 25 years experience with the Boy Scouts of America. She is currently employed as Senior Director […]
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A Zanesville bar has been cited by the Ohio Investigative Unit for the second time for violating health orders. The state says the Lazy River Lounge, also known as the Muddy Boot was citied for improper conduct-disorderly activity early Sunday morning. Agents say they entered the establishment and observed More than 100 patrons inside. Officials […]
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