Author: Nichole Hannahs

Nichole is WHIZ’s News Director/Anchor. She joined the WHIZ family while attending high school at Bishop Rosecrans, before taking a full-time position in 2005. Nichole is no stranger to the area. She grew up in Corning, Ohio and and graduated from Waynesburg College, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications emphasizing in Sports Broadcasting/Sports Information and Journalism.When not at work Nichole enjoys watching St. Louis Blues hockey, enjoying time with family, spending time outdoors and reading.If Nichole wasn't in broadcasting she'd probably have become a teacher.Nichole is married to a fellow sports fan Brandon. They have two sons Cameron and Xavier.

Fink’s Friday Night Scoreboard

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Nichole Hannahs207

ZANESVILLE: 7 LICKING VALLEY: 33 FINAL The Blue Devils fall to 3-3 on the season. Next week they face Licking Heights. ROSECRANS: 6 GROVE CITY CHRISTIAN: 49 FINAL RIVER VIEW: 14 SHERIDAN: 53 FINAL PHILO: 28 CROOKSVILLE: 6 FINAL MORGAN: 21 TRI-VALLEY: 42 FINAL JOHN GLENN: 28 MEADOWBROOK:14 FINAL MAYSVILLE: 7 WEST MUSKINGUM: 14 FINAL […]

Thompkins Found Guilty

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Nichole Hannahs544

A Muskingum County jury has convicted a Zanesville man on drug trafficking charges. After two days of testimony jurors found John Thompkins guilty of possessing and trafficking cocaine in a school zone with a major drug offender specification, tampering with evidence for dropping cocaine out of his car and possession of methamphetamine and oxycodone with […]

No Active Shooter at Licking Valley Schools

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Nichole Hannahs510

Reports are coming into the newsroom regarding a possible active shooter situation at Licking Valley Schools. The Licking County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to the scene and found no evidence of any shots fired and everyone is safe. Newark Police said parents should go to their reunification locations They said following protocol all buildings […]

Arrests Made in Drug Overdose Deaths

September 23, 2022September 24, 2022 Nichole Hannahs1432

Three people face charges in connection to two separate drug overdose deaths in Muskingum County. In the first case Sheriff Matt Lutz said 28-year-old Shelbie Mourer was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs, trafficking in drugs and tampering with evidence in the death of 44-year-old Robert “Andy” Marshall. Sheriff Lutz said […]

75 Marijuana Plants Recovered in Eradication Effort

September 23, 2022September 24, 2022 Nichole Hannahs491

A wide marijuana eradication effort took place in Perry County this week. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Butler County Sheriff’s Office and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit took part in the event. As a result of the effort 75 marijuana plants were recovered. The sheriff’s office said it’s estimated that one […]

OAZ Radio Players of the Game

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Nichole Hannahs233

It’s time to announce the Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville players of the game for week five of the high school football season. One of this week’s players is Maysville running back Hayden Jarrett. He was honored as the WZVL player of the game. Jarrett had 100 yards to go along with two touchdowns and an […]

Fink’s Friday Night Scoreboard

September 16, 2022September 20, 2022 Nichole Hannahs314

ZANESVILLE: 22 HEATH: 11 FINAL Heath fails to score in the second half. Blue Devils face Licking Valley next week. Zanesville is now 3-2 on the season. ROSECRANS: 26 PORTSMOUTH NOTRE DAME: 62 FINAL The Bishops fail to put any points on the board after halftime. MAYSVILLE: 24 CROOKSVILLE: 0 FINAL The Ceramics host Philo […]

Ribbon Cutting at Primary Care Facility

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Nichole Hannahs463

A new physician’s office cut the ribbon on a Coshocton County location Tuesday afternoon. The Genesis Physician Services Office welcomed in members of the Chamber of Commerce and other dignitaries to view the facility. The ribbon cutting was followed by tours of the new office and opportunities to meet the new Genesis Primary Care Physicians […]

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Nichole Hannahs3035

The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation. Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz said that 44-year-old Robert Andrew Marshall was found deceased in the Dillon State Park area around 9:30am on Sunday. No other information is being released at this time pending the investigation and autopsy reports. The sheriff said to address rumors […]

Missing: ZPD Looking for Daniella Moore

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Nichole Hannahs1772

Zanesville Police need your help locating a missing woman. Detective Sgt. Phil Michel said the family of 49-year-old Daniella Moore hasn’t had contact with her since August 29th. Sgt. Michel said Moore is homeless and is known to frequent Ridge Avenue near Mead Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Zanesville Police Department […]