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.

State Senator meets with Zanesville Mayor to discuss Brownfield Cleanup

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Natalie Comer1580

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Ohio State Senator Tim Schaffer and Zanesville Mayor Don Mason met at the old Lear property today to talk about moving forward with its cleanup. The city of Zanesville has been doing its best to clean up the site. With the help of the city, Ohio EPA, the governor’s office and Senator Schaffer, […]

Zanesville Port Authority meets to discuss Local Economy and Business Recoveries Post Pandemic.

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Natalie Comer522

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority held its monthly meeting today which focused on the local economy. Members present in the meeting discussed how businesses have recovered since the pandemic, while still being in the midst of it. The Port Authority has been seeing workforce participation increase as well as wages. “That’s something […]

Two Application Deadlines Approaching for Back to School Programs hosted by Eastside Community Ministry

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Natalie Comer438

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Tomorrow is the last day to apply for the Eastside Community Ministry Lace Up For Kids and Tools For School programs. Tools For School is a program to help low-income children and teenagers in the community to begin the school year. Each student will be provided with a backpack filled with supplies. […]

Noon Rotary Club announces New President

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Natalie Comer984

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The noon rotary club has elected its new president for the 2021-2022 year. Chuck Adams has been with the noon rotary for three years and took over the new president role on July first. He was elected last year to be the president elect where he spent the year learning the role and […]

Muskingum Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution to host Annual Veterans Picnic

July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 Natalie Comer534

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting its annual veterans picnic. Every year, the group invites current and retired veterans and their families to the picnic in a way to say thanks for serving for our country. “Veterans, of course, fought for the freedom of our country and […]

Local Organization Leaders coming together to host event for Local Law Enforcement

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Natalie Comer2183

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Six local organization leaders are coming together to put on an event for the local law enforcement. These six women call themselves the working wonder women. They all contribute to the community and wanted to come together and combine their powers to put on a Lobster/Seafood Fest where all the money will […]

Reconstruction of Interstate 70 Kicks Off

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Natalie Comer1698

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The kick-off for the reconstruction on Interstate 70 is officially underway. ODOT Director and project managers joined this morning to talk about the importance of this project. This project will reconstruct I-70 through the city of Zanesville and resurface I-70 between U.S. 40 and State Route 93. It will also impact 16 […]

Construction Continues on Pearl House in Zanesville

July 19, 2021 Natalie Comer3555

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The building of Pearl House of Zanesville is moving fast, but just a little behind schedule due to rain. This week, contractors are working on the third floor and the inside of the structure to some degree and by the end of next week, the roof should be up. “The other cool […]

MCLS to host Book Discussion on book about John Glenn

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 Natalie Comer243

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County Library System is holding a virtual book discussion and is inviting the community to attend. The book discussion will be based on “The Last American Hero” written by Alice George. The book is about John Glenn, an astronaut raised in Muskingum County who would have turned 100-years-old yesterday. “We […]

Kindergarten Backpack Celebration to be Held

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 Natalie Comer470

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Muskingum Families and Children First is hosting its kindergarten celebration by giving out backpacks and school supplies. All kindergarteners enrolled in a Muskingum County School for the 2021-2022 school year are invited to come out and receive backpacks and items at no cost. The event is limited to just the parents and […]