Author: Natalie Comer

Natalie grew up in Martinsburg, WV and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Journalism emphasizing in broadcast. During her time at WVU, she worked and interned with WVU Athletics Video, where she helped with video production on game days. Her senior year of college, she was the Sports Reporter/Anchor for “WVU News,” an Emmy-award winning newscast produced by journalism students. Natalie is a huge sports fanatic. She is a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins, but when it comes to football, she cheers on the LA Rams. Her dream job is to be a reporter in the NHL.

Lady Bishops shutout Philo Electrics 7-0.

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 Natalie Comer132

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- It was a hot day for soccer, but both teams fought hard. The Bishop Rosecrans girl’s soccer team hosted the Philo Electrics Saturday afternoon. Heading into halftime, Bishops led 2-0. Within the first two minutes of the second half, Chloe Zemba had a break away goal giving the Rosecrans a 3-0 lead. […]

Muskingum University Women’s Soccer Team fall to Waynesburg University

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 Natalie Comer178

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum University women’s soccer team fell to Waynesburg University Wednesday evening. In the last 10 games between the two teams, the Muskies were 3-6-1, with their last win in 2018. The Muskies didn’t take too long to get on the board in the first half. Morgan Meisel scored the first goal […]

Maysville Panthers and West Muskingum Tornadoes Prepare for Week 5 Match Up

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 Natalie Comer458

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Week five of high school football is approaching. West Muskingum and Maysville are this week’s Community Bank T.V. Game of the Week. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the first state rankings of the football season. In Division IV Region 15, Maysville is ranked 22nd and in Division DV Region 19, […]

Mayor Mason Provides more information on Speed Humps in the City

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 Natalie Comer809

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- After a study was done and a meeting was finalized in 2020, Mayor Don Mason and the city council decided speed humps would be a benefit for the city of Zanesville. Mayor Mason said after a study was done it was determined that speed humps showed a statistical success with motorists slowing down. […]

Muskingum County Emerging Leaders Speak to Noon Rotary about its Mission

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 Natalie Comer420

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Two members of the Muskingum County Emerging Leaders spoke at Noon Rotary today about its newer entity that’s part of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce. Dana Matz and Cody Pettit were the guest speakers today and they talked about the Muskingum County Emerging Leaders. Its mission is to improve the community […]

Muskingum County Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Fall Grant Competition

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 Natalie Comer199

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County Community Foundation is awarding five grants to Muskingum County nonprofit organizations for the fall season. The MCCF is now accepting applications. The total grant pool for the fall is $50,000 with five grant award amounts of $10,000. The grant competition is for capital improvement projects only. “These capital improvement […]

Muskingum County Fair Board looks to make Upgrades to Fairgrounds

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Natalie Comer659

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Members of the Muskingum County Fair Board met with County Commissioners this afternoon to discuss possible upgrades to the fairground. The board members decided that the water line at the fairgrounds needs to be advanced as well as an upgrade to the restrooms located behind the coliseum. The restrooms were built about […]

County Commissioners Discuss Sheriff’s Office Budget

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Natalie Comer321

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County County Commissioners met with Sheriff Matt Lutz this morning to discuss the Sheriff’s Office budget. The Sheriff’s Office recently received a grant where the funds were used towards upgrading 911 equipment in the control room. The grant covered about 60 percent of the upgraded equipment and the county commissioners […]

John McIntire Library announces new Comic Club: BLAM!

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Natalie Comer238

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The John McIntire Library is happy to announce a new club for tweens and teens to join. BLAM, which stands for Book Lovers At Muskingum, is a comic club where individuals will meet and discuss comics, graphic novels and manga. Those between the ages of 10 and 18 can sign up and […]

25 Muskingum County Students Enrolled in WGU Ohio

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Natalie Comer494

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Many schools have resumed back in session this fall semester as they return to their traditional routines, but for 25 Muskingum County students, back to school was a seamless process. 25 students of Muskingum County attend Western Governors University, an online university. COVID-19 caused virtually no disruption for their learning routine as […]