Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy make Duncan Falls first stop on “Healing Across America” book tour
You have likely read about Brad Ryan and his 96-year-old grandmother, Joy. They have not only been featured in articles locally, but they have also graced the pages of Reader’s Digest and People Magazine. Their powerful story of reconnecting after being estranged and establishing a bond that was built while visiting America’s beautiful 63 National […]
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Dresden shops get ready for America’s Basket Festival set for July 11
Join the shops and the Dresden community this July 11th...
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Dorr Scholarships totaling $80,000 awarded to local students
The John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship was established in...
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The John & Annie Glenn Museum in New Concord, Ohio and the National Road & Zane Grey Museum in Norwich, Ohio Offers Free Admission July 2026 For Eligible Families Through America 250-Ohio 4th Grade History Pass Plus Program
Free admission for Ohio 4th graders and their guests is thanks to program sponsors GE Aerospace, Nordson Corporation and Honda. The John & Annie Glenn...
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Genesis opens Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit
Genesis HealthCare System opened a Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit on June 15, helping meet a growing need for youth mental health support in Southeastern Ohio....
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Dresden shops get ready for America’s Basket Festival set for July 11
Join the shops and the Dresden community this July 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the annual America’s Basket Festival held on Main...
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2026 Dresden Homecoming
Author Lynette Dotson
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Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy make Duncan Falls first stop on “Healing Across America” book tour
You have likely read about Brad Ryan and his 96-year-old grandmother, Joy. They have not only been featured in articles locally, but they have also...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Photos from Zane’s Trace Commemoration
Author Lynette Dotson
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Visit Zanesville Receives 2025 Tourism Economic Impact Report
Visit Zanesville has received the latest Tourism Economic Impact Report prepared by Tourism Economics on behalf of Tourism Ohio, highlighting the significant role tourism continues...
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Southeast Ohio Health and Wellness Foundation Fund accepting spring 2026 grant applications
The Southeast Ohio Health and Wellness Foundation Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting applications for its spring 2026 community grant program. Nonprofit...
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Jr Pioneers take three game win streak after Capitals doubleheader sweep and triumph over Bisons
Vs. Ohio Bison 18O (6/23) On the road against the Bisons on Tuesday, the Jr. Pioneers came out swinging in the first inning as Carter...
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Dresden Dorados dominated the Porpoises and Hurricanes in Tri-Meet
The Pataskala Porpoises and the Logan Hurricanes traveled to Dresden on Thursday to compete against the Dorados at the Dresden Swim Center. The Dorado relay...
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Zanesville Post 28 Sr Legion look to game against Post 68 Friday
Vs. Wheeling Post 1 (6/20) On the road in Wheeling, the Sr. Legion fell behind quickly as Wheeling landed four runs in the bottom of...
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Senior Pioneers took down Arlington Tigers in late inning run recovery
On Saturday at Gant Stadium, the Pioneers faced the Arlington Tigers. Right from the start, the visitors put the Pioneers to work, earning a 2...
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American Legion Post 29 Juniors to host Morgantown at Gant Municipal Stadium Saturday
Vs. Hanover Post 764 (6/23) Just west of Hanover, Post 29 Jr Legion faced Post 764. Zanesville took a 1 – 0 lead off a...
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The Dorados beat the Granville Blue at Dresden Swim Center
Vs. Granville (06/03) On Wednesday at the Dresden Swim Center, the Dorados faced the Granville Blue. In the Girls 9-10 100 Yard Medley Relay, the...
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Muskingum goes for it at OHSAA State Track Championships
Muskingum County was well represented at the 2026 OHSAA Outdoor Championships held in Columbus, June 4th – June 7th. Seven teams from Muskingum County made...
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Zanesville Post 29 Senior Legion split a doubleheader with Post 159 Senior
Vs. Post 159 Senior doubleheader (6/13) In game one against Post 159, the visitors took the first run of the game in the top of...
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Hanover Post 764 Jr Legion Edged Past Newark despite late inning runs
Vs. Newark (6/24) On the road to nearby Newark on Wednesday, the Post 764 team jumped out to a 1 – 0 lead after a...
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Coshocton’s 2026 Summer Concert Series kicks off with Blizzard of OZZ
Blizzard of OZZ: The Ozzy and Rhoads Tribute was the first band to perform during Our Town Coshocton’s 5th annual Summer Concert Series. Diary of...
Read MoreNearby track teams hit the OHSAA State track platform
Cambridge For the Bobcats, Paisley Williams finished third in the Girls Pole Vault. In the D3 District competition, she hit a height of 12-10 to...
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Coshocton Cherokees stay ahead of the count 4 – 3 during a tough schedule
Vs. Utica Post 92 SR 18O (6/12) Post 92 hosted the Cherokees on Friday. After a quick 1 – 0 lead from Coshocton in the...
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Hot Air Balloon Festival soared into Coshocton
COSHOCTON, Ohio — Many of us have fond memories and many photos gathered throughout the years of the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival. It has...
Read MoreCambridge baseball continues to battle through the postseason with win over Claymont
Vs. Claymont (5/28) The Mustangs jumped out to an early 1 – 0 lead in Cambridge on Thursday. The scoring stalled for the next three...
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Baseball Division V Sectional Champions Ridgewood Generals wrap up season
Vs. Harrison Central (5/28) On the road in Zoarville, the Generals were hoping to upset the Huskies and grab a District Title on Thursday. Both...
Read MoreRibbon cutting planned for new Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area Visitor Center in Morgan County
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is planning a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area Visitor Center and...
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Safe Grilling Practices for Summer Gatherings
by Alexus Masterson, MPH,Family & Consumer Sciences EducatorOhio State University Extension,Muskingum County Summertime is here which means grilling out! bringing family and friends together to...
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by Alexus Masterson, MPH,Family & Consumer Sciences EducatorOhio State University Extension,Muskingum County Easter is a joyful time filled with traditions, shared meals, and colorful activities—but...
Read MoreGenesis Hospital Lifts Visitor Restrictions
Genesis HealthCare System has ended visitor restrictions at Genesis Hospital due to fewer respiratory illnesses in our community. Visitor guidelines have returned to normal. For...
Read MoreElizabeth “Betty” Stanton
Elizabeth “Betty” Sarah Stanton, 97, died Sunday evening, March 8, 2026, at Willow Haven Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Zanesville. Born August 4, 1928, at Saint Mary...
Read MoreBernard Leroy Shroyer
Bernard Leroy Shroyer, age 92, passed away on November 26, 2025 in Palm Springs, CA. Bernard was born on November 5, 1933 near Adamsville, Ohio....
Read MoreCall for vendors
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Dresden Melon Festival held in Dresden on August 1, 2026. The application deadline is July 27,...
Read MoreOuthouse Race entries needed
The Zane’s Trace Commemoration is hosting the second annual Outhouse Race on June 19, 2026. All entries must look like an outhouse to qualify. Awards...
Read MoreWorld Oral Health Day
by Alexus Masterson, MPH,Family & Consumer Sciences EducatorOhio State University Extension,Muskingum County Health, the constant in our life that requires appointments and monitoring so that...
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