MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio-Michele Dobbins has a special Christmas time tradition of providing holiday cheer to children of all ages through festive lights, treats and special Santa visits. This year Dobbins was able to help a little bit more with some assistance from a local church. “I’ve got 760 cookies to be exact. We have hot […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio-The holiday season is starting in downtown Zanesville. On Saturday morning volunteers from local high schools helped to put up Christmas Decorations. The decorations were primarily placed at Zane’s Landing and Secrest Auditorium. “We’re decorating different parts of downtown Zanesville today. Secrest Auditorium and Zanes Landing are the main focus but Storybook Christmas will […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Christmas has come and gone and as the community prepares to ring in the new year tomorrow night, many are taking down their yuletide decorations—including the Christmas tree. One common mistake made when disposing of Christmas trees is simply placing them by the curb for trash pick-up. Locally, Muskingum County residents have […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – If Old Saint Nick left a four legged friend under your Christmas tree there are a few guidelines to follow according to the Animal Shelter Society. A board member and volunteer Nancy Geiger for the shelter says it’s important to give your pet a few weeks to destress after they become a […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Over 160 people gathered at Christ’s Table for a Christmas Day meal. June Smigh, disquised as Mrs. Claus, handed out stockings filled with candy and toys to the guests. “We’ve got some bags filled with toys and candy for all the people and toys for the kids of course. And we’ve got […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – If you go to a store front or an office building on Christmas, you’ll probably see the same sign posted, “Closed Today.” Most businesses are closed for the federal holiday. However, Local 88 President and firefighter Thad Krause says first responders are on the job, regardless of the day. “Today’s just another […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Christmas Eve has arrived and as children prepare for the arrival of Santa; students, athletes, and staff from one local high school joined forces to make Christmas a little brighter for area kids in need. This morning marked the 28th Annual Christmas on the Hill, held at Bishop Rosecrans in Zanesville. Over […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Christmas is only two days away and local charitable organizations are preparing to open their doors to anyone who may be in need in Muskingum County and the surrounding area. Christ’s Table had a little help preparing those in need for the holidays today as New California Presbyterian Church, of Marysville, handed […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – As Christmas rolls around and a new year approaches, many find it easy to get lost in the holiday hustle and bustle. However, Red Cross blood supplies tend to dip during the most wonderful time of the year. Locally, there will be an opportunity to donate blood to the American Red Cross […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Kids had one last chance to talk with Old Saint Nick as he prepares the nice list for the year. The Zanesville Civic League Community Center held cookies with Santa Sunday afternoon. “Today we’re calling it ‘Cookies with Santa.’ Basically if you pay $5 — it’s a $5 donation — basically you […]
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