Author: KaJeza Hawkins

KaJéza Hawkins is new to Zanesville, but an Ohio native, born and raised in the Gem City, Dayton, Ohio. KaJéza is very excited to be apart of the WHIZ-TV News Team. She has interned at several stations, including WHIO in Dayton, as well as WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a proud HBCU graduate, receiving her degree from Wilberforce University in 2021, where she majored in Mass Media Communication with a concertation in English. KaJéza is also a a part of the NABJ, and is happy to be spending time here in Zanesville. If you see her out, be sure to say hello!

May is Stroke Awareness Month

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins176

Every 40 seconds someone experiences a stroke. May is stroke awareness month and the Genesis stroke department is doing what they can to prevent it. High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke and preventing it is the easiest way to avoid a stroke. An ischemic stroke is when an artery in the […]

Thursday Music Club Hosts Piano Dedication Recital At OUZ

May 22, 2022May 23, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins512

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Thursday Music Club hosted a piano dedication recital at Ohio University Zanesville. The recital comes after the recent purchase of a piano that will stay on OUZ’s campus. The 9-foot concert grand piano is practically new as they have rebuilt most of it. Member of The Thursday Music Club, James McClaughlin […]

Zane Trace Players Receive Straker Grant To Renovate

May 22, 2022May 23, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins452

ZANESVILLE, Ohio The Zane Trace Player’s have received a grant from the JW and MH Straker Foundation. The $45,460 grant will go towards renovations of their building, the Renner theater. The President of the Zane Trace Players, Rich Tolliver says that grant was much needed and they are grateful. “They’re just a wonderful philanthropic organization […]

‘Put a Lid’ on It Bicycle Safety Rally Held In New Concord

May 21, 2022May 23, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins526

NEW CONCORD, Ohio- The New Concord Police department hosted their annual ‘Put a Lid on It,’ bike rally on Saturday. This is the 4th year of the campaign in the area. Police Officer Jim Hunter says that the event exposes kids to the importance of bicycle safety. “Children tend to live in an insulated world. […]

Jaycees Food Truck Rally Held At Zane Landing

May 21, 2022May 23, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins1338

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Annual Jaycee Food Truck Rally at Zane Landing was held Saturday. It had nearly 20 different food trucks, there was also face painting and rides for kids. The proceeds for the event pay for community programs like Stars and Stripes on the River, the Fourth of July Celebration where they also […]

‘Andy Jam’ Held to Support Scholarship to Police Academy

May 21, 2022May 23, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins591

The 3rd Annual ‘Andy Jam’ took place at the Barn Saturday. The event had multiple bands, prize drawings, raffles, and more to support the life of Andy Quinn. The proceeds for the event go towards a scholarship to allow students to attend the Zane State Police Academy, a dream job of Andy Quinn. His father […]

Ohio Department of Commerce Pushes Youth Financial Literacy

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins576

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio – Youth in the state of Ohio can be susceptible to not receiving the greatest knowledge when it comes to finances. The Ohio Department of Commerce is hoping to change that narrative with different types of resources for high school graduates. Two ways recents grads and college students make mistakes is by […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Awarded Grant from Straker Foundation

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins507

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Zanesville was recently awarded a grant from the Straker Foundation. The $23,096 grant will be awarded for the upcoming fiscal year starting on July 1st. The funds will be used to supply monthly activities for the Big and Littles throughout the entire year. Katie Mainini, the […]

Grace United Methodist Church of Coshocton Catches Fire

May 20, 2022May 23, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins3303

COSHOCTON, Ohio – A century old church in Coshocton caught fire this morning. The blaze started shortly after 10 A.M. At the Grace United Methodist church located at 422 walnut street, and 6 fire departments rushed to help put it out. Senior Pastor, Deb Quillen says that the church is devastated but they plan to […]

Local 5th Grade Class Writes for Animals At Animal Shelter Society

May 19, 2022May 20, 2022 KaJeza Hawkins1010

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Mrs. Mohler’s 5th grade was paid a visit from the Animal Adoption Shelter Society. The visit came after the entire class wrote out letters to potential adopters of animals at the shelter. The students drew out pictures of the animals followed by a short passage as if the animal wrote it themselves. […]