Robert W. D’Loren CEO of XCEL Brands xcelbrands.com, New York City and Jim Lepi, Co-Founder and CEO of Dresden and Company (D&Co.) dresdenandcompany.com announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to enter into a license for the manufacturing of the iconic Longaberger handcrafted baskets. “From our first meeting it was clear to me that Mr. […]
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The Zanesville Police Department is investigating the death of an inmate in the city jail. Chief Tony Coury says on Monday around 5 a.m. officers tried to make a traffic stop on a vehicle on Linden Avenue for no rear license plate. Coury say the vehicle fled from officers onto Forest Avenue at speeds estimated […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The City of Zanesville says Wayne Avenue will finally be opened to traffic. City Engineer Chip Saunders says the heavily traveled road will open at 8:00 am Thursday. “Wayne Avenue will be opening tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock. All the work has been done — all the repairs have been made so […]
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***UPDATE*** I-70 Eastbound in downtown Zanesville is now open after an early morning accident. ***UPDATE*** The Ohio Department of Transportation says I-70 eastbound in downtown Zanesville is closed Wednesday morning. An accident happened between State Street and the Maple Avenue exit. O-dot says the highway will be closed for an extended period of time. Please follow […]
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A longtime well known Zanesville businessman has died. 84-year-old Cecil Harper passed away Friday at Genesis Hospital. He owned Harper’s Auto Body & Used Cars for over 60 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 29, The Fraternal Order of Eagles 302 and the Amrou Grotto. Calling hours are on Wednesday […]
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The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one vehicle accident. It happened just after 1:30 Monday morning in the area of US 36 and Township Road 105. Sheriff Tim Rogers says 31-year-old Edi Uyesugi of Coshocton was driving east on US 36, lost control of her vehicle and went off the right side of […]
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The Muskingum University Dam holds back what locals call “College Lake” on the campus of the private liberal arts college. It’s among more than 100 dams in Ohio rated in poor or unsatisfactory condition that are classified as “high hazard” because lives could be lost if the dams fail. A two year investigation by the […]
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A former Muskingum County elementary school principal has pleaded not guilty to charges of having sexual conduct with six young children. The Muskingum County Prosecutors Office says 32-year-old Cory Marling pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of Gross Sexual Imposition. The indictment says the children were between 5 and 10 years old and the allegations of inappropriate […]
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In the race for Zanesville City Council at-large – the three republican incumbents are returning to office. Ann Gildow, Joey Osborne and Rob Sharrer were all winners with over 2000 votes each. The lone democrat, Al Zakany lost with just over 1700 votes. Please follow and like us:
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The Tuesday General election was good for three area school districts. The Zanesville City Schools. Mid-East Career and Technology Center and the Franklin Local School District all passed their levies. Another notable levy which passed easily was for the Rambo Memorial Health Center by around 6000 votes. Please follow and like us:
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