ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The Blue Ribbon Farmers Market at the fairgrounds is starting to get produce to sell on Saturday mornings. Siegrist Orchard set up shop near the entrance to the fairgrounds sold many different produce items. Vendor Michael Siegrist explains what he has and will have as the summer goes on. “I have peaches and […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- On Saturday morning July 11th, in the morning groups of people lined Putnam avenue to spread a positive message. The crowds were outside the Salvation Army, the Vineyard Church and Trulight Ministries holding signs with positive messages and blaring gospel music. Envoy George Bates explained the reason for the gatherings. “We’re seeing so […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- This past Thursday State Senator Tim Schaffer sat down with WHIZ to discuss a multitude of legislative issues. One such issue was the land recently gained from the AEP power company. Schaffer says the state has big plans for the land. “In southern Muskingum county and northern Morgan County we have an incredible […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Muskingum County WIC is giving a voucher to its recipients for use at farmers markets here in Zanesville. The voucher can only be used at farmers markets to get produce and is for twenty dollars. WIC coordinator Claire Gately has more. “We are giving out WIC farmers market coupons to our WIC participants […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- We’re in the perfect season for buying fresh produce here in Southeast Ohio. At the Zanesville Farmers Market you can find fresh produce from Turtle Dove Produce. Owner Lou Duncan says his produce includes a wide variety. “Well we have, mainly today, tomatoes and cucumbers but we also have watermelon, cantaloupe in the […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Mayor Don Mason laid out a plan for the city to use federal funding this afternoon. The plan will be unveiled before the city council on Monday. Mason made the plan to benefit the city’s most affected citizens. “Use eight-hundred and ninety-four thousand dollars of CARES Act money to really benefit children and […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The Ohio Development services Agency and The Community Action Agency of Muskingum County are rolling out their summer crisis program. The program is meant to help income-eligible citizens keep up with their utility costs through the home Energy Assistance Program. Team leader Jamie Waller tells who is eligible for the assistance. “Right now […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- State senator Tim Schaffer paid a visit to Zanesville today to provide an update from the state senate. Schaffer stopped by the WHIZ studio to talk about the state’s plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, namely at the local government level. “As of mid-June we have voted over 1.1 billion dollars in aid, […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Congressman Troy Balderson visited Zanesville today stopping by Terry’s Tavern. The visit was part of a series of visits to local businesses in the 12th congressional district to see the effects of national legislation on local businesses. Balderson visited the bar and met with owner Joel Tignor and manager Joanne Holanda. “We are […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The Muskingum County Fairgrounds held an auto show today. The event ran throughout the afternoon and featured a wide variety of classic cars. Fair Board Vice President Dave Kreis says he was pleased with the day. “Everything went real well today, we had about thirty-five units in today. A real good day, and […]
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