Author: Maggie Warren

Maggie was born and raised in Speedway, Indiana where she developed her love and passion for weather, IndyCar and F1, hockey, and baseball, especially the Detroit Red Wings and the Cincinnati Reds. When she's not at work, she enjoys binge-watching her favorite tv shows, writing, hiking, and doing pretty much any outdoor activity! Maggie graduated from Ball State University, where she majored in meteorology/climatology, in Fall 2020. While at Ball State, she was a member of the Storm Chase Team and Cardinal Weather Service. She is also a member of the American Meteorological Society. She loves exploring new places, so if you have any recommendations of places she should visit, let her know! And if you see her around town, don't be shy, say hi!

Nelson T. Gant Foundation to Host Juneteenth Celebration

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Maggie Warren236

ZANESVILLE, Oh – The Nelson T. Gant Foundation is having a Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom. This free event is this Saturday, June 18th from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Gant Homestead. Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19th and marks the 1865 proclamation of the emancipation of hundreds of thousands of slaves […]

Animal Shelter Society Presents WHIZ With Paw-sitive Partner Award

June 16, 2022June 17, 2022 Maggie Warren203

ZANESVILLE, Oh – WHIZ was presented with the Animal Shelter Society’s first Paw-sitive Partner award. The shelter’s general manager, April Cohagen-Gibson presented the award to WHIZ Media Group President Hank Littick, as well as News Director Nichole Hannahs and Radio Programming Director Brenda Larrick Thursday morning. The award recognizes individuals and businesses in the community […]

Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Works to Restore Power after Monday’s Severe Storms

June 16, 2022June 17, 2022 Maggie Warren238

NEW CONCORD, Ohio- After severe storms Monday night that left a trail of damage, over a thousand Guernsey-Muskingum Electric customers are still without power. Crews from across the region are working tirelessly to get power restored and hope to have the lights…and air conditioning back on by Friday. In the immediate aftermath of Monday’s storms, […]

South Zanesville Fire Department Presented with Check from Shriners

June 16, 2022June 17, 2022 Maggie Warren277

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Oh – The South Zanesville Fire Department was given a donation from Shriners. Zavi Shriner’s Club Representative Tim Snelling presented Chief Russell Taylor with the check Thursday afternoon. The donation, totaling over five thousand dollars will aid the department in the purchase of new equipment. Chief Russell Taylor said this will greatly benefit […]

Longtime Zanesville Fire Chief Laid to Rest

June 15, 2022June 16, 2022 Maggie Warren651

DRESDEN, Ohio – Retired Zanesville Fire Chief David Lacy was laid to rest Wednesday morning. Services were held at Dresden United Methodist Church with firefighters from across the area in attendance. Lacy was a volunteer on the Dresden Fire Department and served on the Zanesville Fire Department for 31 years and was honored by local […]

2022 Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Maggie Warren262

COSHOCTON, Oh – Colorful balloons, as well as the community, filled the Coshocton County Fairgrounds for opening night. The 39th Annual Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival kicked off last night, despite gusty winds keeping the main attractions on the ground. Pilot Zach Burgess says the festival draws people from all over, is great for the […]

NeuBella Nail & Spa Has Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Maggie Warren2182

ZANESVILLE , Oh – The ribbon has officially been cut on NeuBella Nail & Spa! The locally-owned salon, along with Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce held a ceremony Friday morning. NeuBella offers a variety of treatments and services, from manicures and pedicures to hair-styling and facials! This is even more special for owner Jasmine Barnes […]

Daisy Dawn. Foodie, Pup Cup Connoisseur, and Animal Shelter Society Pet of The Week!

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Maggie Warren119

ZANESVILLE, Oh – Meet Daisy Dawn, this week’s Animal Shelter Society Pet of The Week! She is an extremely sweet, active 5-year-old beagle and is 60 pounds of pure love! Daisy Dawn is full of energy and has plenty of snuggles to give to a good home and loves pup cups! Park National Bank Regional […]

Rushing Wind Biker Church to Host BikerFest Weekend 2022

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Maggie Warren318

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Rushing Wind Biker Church is hosting their Annual BikerFest Weekend this weekend! The event kicks off this Friday, June 10th with a guest speaker and Musician, Mitchell Whisnant, and goes through Sunday, June 12th. They’ll have plenty to do and see and will even be doing a ride and visiting several locations […]

Muskingum County/Zanesville Joint Drug Unit Arrest Two Men in Drug Busts

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Maggie Warren2822

ZANESVILLE, Oh – The Muskingum County/Zanesville City Joint Drug Unit and Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force have arrested two men on multiple drug-related charges. The men, identified as: 38-Year-Old Rodriquez Siddiq Hampton and 56-Year-Old John “Tommy” Thompkins, both of Zanesville, are charged with multiple felonies. Thompkins is charged with Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, and […]