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West Muskingum girls close out regular season with a 12 – 3 MVL record

Vs Maysville (2/10) On the road to neighboring Maysville, the Lady Panthers were waiting to battle it out with their conference foes. The moment their shoes hit the court the Tornadoes started to blow by the Maysville defenses taking an early 13 – 5 lead in the first quarter.  The second period was a struggle […]

John Glenn girls basketball wrap up their season with playoff loss to Morgan

Vs Morgan (2/13) Thursday’s game was hosted by the Lil’ Muskies in New Concord as the Morgan Raiders headed North to Muskingum County to open their postseason play. Almost at a stalemate from the start, the Raiders took an early 11 – 9 lead at the end of the first quarter.  Keeping pace with their […]

Caffeine Consumption: How Much Is Too Much?

Coffee, tea, Red Bull, Alani Nu, 5 Hour Energy, what do all these drinks have in common? Caffeine. One day last week while sitting in my office I was about to reach for my third cup of coffee for the day, when I asked my coworker if that was a good idea, she stopped me […]

Alice in Wonder Land

By Alice Stratman Smith On Monday, February 10th I came back to my condo after an appointment and found a large package on my porch. Debbie Uli, I love the Texas wildflowers on a 16X12 frame! Now I have a piece of San Saba that I can see every day and remember your friendship because […]

OBITUARY: Alice Mae Smith

Alice Mae Smith, 83, of Zanesville, Ohio walked through the gates of Heaven to join her Lord and Savior along with her loved ones Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born May 12, 1941 in Dresden she was the daughter of late Herman and Melba Davis Stratman. Alice was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High School, and […]

Tri-Valley Scotties take the Big School MVL Title after beating Coshocton

Vs Coshocton (2/14) On Coach Rich Longaberger court in Dresden on Friday, Tri-Valley hosted the Coshocton Redskins in a game where the outcome determined the share of the MVL title for the Scotties.   From the tipoff the Dawgs had control of the ball and the court, pushing and blocking the whole way to take a […]

The Maysville Panthers take small school MVL Title and move on to Playoffs

Vs West Holmes (2/18) The Panthers hosted the West Holmes nights this time for their first postseason game where fresh off their matchup a few days earlier, the Panthers found no surprises and pushed forward to an 80 – 54 blast-off start to their postseason. The Panthers host the Claymont MIustangs on Friday in OHSAA […]

Matt Nardo ’07G Returns to Lead Muskingum Football Programn

Matt Nardo ‘07G is back where his coaching career began—now as Muskingum’s Head Football Coach. A proven winner with a game plan for success, he brings experience, energy, and a championship mindset.Coach Nardo returns to New Concord after a three-year successful run as Bluffton College’s head coach. He led the Beavers to their best Heartland […]