OBITUARY: Jay L. Clark
Jay L. Clark, 74, of Newark, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, peacefully at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born October 29, 1950, in Zanesville, the son of William F. “Bill” and Margaret “Ruth” (Burkhard) Clark, and was a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Jay served his country as a […]
4-H week celebrated in Muskingum County – Enrollment open through April 1
The Muskingum County Commissioners proclaimed this week, March 2nd through March 8th, Ohio 4-H Week. The courthouse is lit with green lights, and the 4-H flag is being displayed there throughout the week as well. Ambassadors Hayden Weck, Braylie Burkey, Koby Bradley, and Educator Jamie McConnell met with the County Commissioners and participated in several […]
Ribbon Cutting ceremony held during the unveiling of the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation Nursing Wing at OUZ
A new state-of-the-art nursing wing at Ohio University Zanesville (OUZ) was recently unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The new addition, named the J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation Nursing Wing, was made possible by a $1.5 million donation from the Straker Foundation. The renovation to the nursing wing […]
Philo boys basketball playoff appearance was short-lived after falling to John Glenn
Vs John Glenn (2/21) The Electrics hopped on the bus Friday to head to nearby New Concord, where they were set to take on John Glenn in a tournament game. Although the Lil’ Muskies were the favored winners in the game, the Electrics held their own in the first quarter, staying within one shot with […]
Lady Tornadoes win District V Runner-Up trophy after falling to Tuscarawas Valley
Vs Tuscarawas Valley (2/22) The Lady Tornadoes headed to Coshocton High School to face the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans in a District playoff game on Saturday. West M was behind the eight-ball from the start, with the Lady Trojans jumping out to an early 18 – 8 lead. It would seem that Tusc Valley could not […]
Steubenville Big Red ended the playoff track for the Scotties
Vs Steubenville (2/25) Tri-Valley headed to Claymont High School on Tuesday for a neutral ground playoff against the Big Red from Steubenville. In a flurry of points and turnovers from both teams, the Big Red took a demanding 26 – 19 lead at the end of the first quarter. Although the Scotties were making shots […]
Maysville Panthers take the District IV Title after beating the Potters in St. Clairsville
Vs Indian Valley (2/28) Friday night’s game was played at the Steele Center on the Muskingum University Campus in New Concord. From the tipoff, both teams were neck-and-neck, with the Panthers taking a one-shot advantage into the second quarter, leading by 13 – 11. The Braves stepped up in the second quarter, flipping the lead […]
Tri-Valley girls basketball fell to Unioto at Windland Stadium to end season with 21 – 4 record
Vs Unioto (2/22) The neutral site for Saturday’s game against Unioto was Zanesville High School’s Winland Stadium. Tri-Valley started off in a frenzy, keeping the Shermans guessing while they took the first quarter 19 – 12. Unito was paying attention and doubled their efforts to close the score margin, and not only did they close […]
The Fighting Muskies are firing up their Lacrosse season with two big home wins
Vs Thiel (3/01) The Tomcats rolled into town on Saturday, to a very blustery cold day at Muskingum University. The Muskies got off to a great start, taking a 5 – 0 lead, including three goals scored by Grant Webster. The second quarter saw Muskingum pump out seven more goals while Thiel squeezed one shot […]