ZANESVILLE, OH- The Zanesville Senior Legion Post 29 team as they had their first home game of the season at Gant Municipal Stadium against the Zanesville on Veterans Appreciation Day. In the first inning, the Junior Legion team wasted no time getting on the board. Roman Gallitz got on base thanks to a hard-hit ground […]
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- Shrivers Hospice Foundation surprised an Army Veteran Sergeant this afternoon at the Zanesville American Legion post. Shrivers Hospice Foundation strives to make their patients happy. One way in doing so is by creating bucket list experiences. 80-year-old Sergeant William Moorehead has been home bound for over two years. He is a former […]
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Zanesville American Legion Post 29 handed out scholarships this evening to recent high school graduates who plan to head to college in the fall. The American Legion handed out eight scholarships last year, but this year the organization was able to award 12 students. The scholarships were available to students who […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio–The Zanesville Police Department is investigating a case of vandalism at the American Legion Post 29 on 3rd street. It happened sometime late Saturday night. Police said a ceramic statue of a bald eagle that was donated to the Legion was damaged along with a plastic privacy fence. The damage to the fence is […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio-Post 29 of the American Legion in Zanesville handed out its annual scholarships to deserving college students on Tuesday night. The event was attended by around twenty post members, students and parents at the American Legion bar and conference downtown. Post commander Larry Wheeler has more. “We’re getting ready to hand out eight scholarships […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum Honor Guard Color Guard Team members were honored for their volunteer service for the military funeral honors program at the American Legion Post 29 Sunday. Veterans volunteer to honor every deceased veteran. They play Taps, perform the 21 Gun Salute and then present the family with a flag. A representative […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Last night — dozens of people sat in the banquet hall of the American Legion Post No. 29 as four men were honored for their service. The hall was filled with family, friends, music and food — all to say thank you. Angelo Kallipolitis III served as an interpreter for a Greek […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Local heroes are helping the nation’s heroes this weekend with a fun and entertaining fundraiser for the American Legion. Several local celebrities are volunteering their time this Saturday to help the American Legion get a new roof. American Pride will be holding the event, where the local celebrities will be on the […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The American Legion Post 29 hosted their first ever Ohio Vetfest Saturday, to benefit the Muskingum County homeless veterans. Gates opened at noon and the live music started at 12:30. They had 10 bands that played a variety of music for all to enjoy. Event Organizer, Ken Spike Pettit said, “Today we […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – If you are looking to jam out this weekend with cover bands playing hit songs from Ozzie, Journey, Guns and Roses and many more, then head down to the American Legion on Saturday. Ohio Vetfest is an all day live music awareness concert that benefits the Muskingum County homeless veterans. Event Organizer […]
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