MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County Fairgrounds hosted its first ever 50+ Expo. The event was put in place to give folks over 50 important resources that the community provides. Gail Deitrick, the Fair Board Vice President says that this event puts vital resources in one easy spot. “Its important for people to know what […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Sarah Clapper will be competing in the Miss Ohio Teen USA Pageant this upcoming weekend. The pageant will take place in Portsmouth Ohio, with over 40 contestants. Sarah is 17 years old and attended Tri-Valley high school before switching over to online school to accommodate her busy lifestyle. She says her goal […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Quality Care Partners celebrated National Employee Wellness and Fitness Day by hosting a lunchtime walk through downtown Zanesville. Quality Care Partners is an organization that coordinates healthcare services, insurance companies, and employers. Quality Care Partners CEO Cindy Baker explained how people can benefit by using lunchtime to get up and move around. “Chronic […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – An infamous bar known for harboring illegal activities has been demolished. The structure formerly known as Hoppy’s Bar, located at 753 Putnam Avenue was forfeited by its last owner, who was arrested for trafficking marijuana. Muskingum County Prosecuting Attorney Ron Welch explained how the property has been a nuisance over the past […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Quality Care Partners is recognizing National Employee Wellness and Fitness Day by presenting a lunchtime walk through downtown Zanesville. The group will gather at the courthouse steps at Noon Wednesday, May 18 and will walk through the downtown for about 15 minutes to a half hour, rain or shine. Quality Care Partners […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – May marks National Foster Care Month which provides opportunities to shed light on the importance and need of foster care as well as recognize the foster parents who graciously accept less fortunate children into their homes. Muskingum County Adult and Child Protective Services Human Resources and Public Information Officer Melissa Wood explained […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Several Mid-East students recently traveled to Columbus to compete in the SkillsUSA Competition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. SkillsUSA is a vocational education program that provides training and leadership skills as well as opportunities for high school students to compete regionally in their specific fields. Seven students brought home medals from […]
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The U.S. Secretary of Commerce announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to The Wilds, Cumberland, Ohio, to build a 60-acre recreational vehicle campground at the wildlife conservation center in Muskingum County, Ohio. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan. This grant will help attract […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- We’ve seen some wet weather this spring and now we’re expecting some very warm temperatures as well. These conditions can pose some concerns for outdoor pets like dogs. A local volunteer with the Muskingum K9 Adoption Center said that it’s important to make sure that your pet has dry bedding. “For a dog […]
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A Chandlersville man who attempted to give a child herpes plead guilty Monday to one second-degree felony count of kidnapping. 22-year-old Alanzo Palmer Jr. was originally indicted with felonious assault, child endangering by torture, child endangering by abuse, child endangering by neglect and kidnapping all with serious physical harm and one count of kidnapping to […]
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