West Muskingum softball divides a two game series with Meadowbrook by one point each
Vs Meadowbrook (4/2) When the Colts came to visit West Muskingum on Wednesday, they started out strong with a homerun off of the first batter as Ginn Homered over the right field fence to grab a 1 – 0 lead over the Tornadoes in the top of the 1st inning. In the top of the […]
Cheyenne Matz to continue Studio Blu’s 23-year legacy
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Zanesville Studio Blu, 3931 Northpointe Dr, Zanesville, on Monday, March 31. Each year, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber hosts numerous ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate new businesses and business growth in the county. This particular one was extra special for Chamber President Dana Matz because his daughter, Cheyenne Matz, […]
Fighting Muskies softball team picked up two doubleheader sweeps against Wilmington and John Carroll
Vs. Wilmington doubleheader (4/1) The Fighting Muskies made their presence known on Tuesday in Wilmington as they swept up the Quakers, outscoring them 20 – 9 overall. In game one, the Muskies jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead in the top of the 3rd inning, building that lead to 6 – 1 by […]
Local veterans selected to be part of the first Honor Flight Columbus trip of 2025
Donald Beers and John Furek were among 67 veterans who were part of the 139th Mission to depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport and fly to Washington D.C. to take part in Honor Flight Columbus. The mission statement for Honor Flight Columbus reads, “To honor America’s senior veterans with a trip to Washington D.C. […]
Muskingum lacrosse team faces an uphill battle to get their season back on track
Vs. Marietta (4/2) On Wednesday, the Fighting Muskies men’s Lacrosse team traveled to Marietta to play the Pioneers. Despite battling hard, Marietta outpaced the Muskies in the first period, taking a 3 – 1 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second period, Muskingum landed two more shots on the net but […]
Jake Birkhimer donates custom toy box to Dresden American Legion
A beautifully crafted toy box with a patriotic theme was donated to the Dresden American Legion for their children’s playroom by local resident and talented craftsman Jake Birkhimer. Birkhimer was contacted by the American Legion who shared their need for toy storage. “Jake was on it immediately with tons of ideas and (was) all excited […]
Tri-Valley hitters warming up with a winning streak to open season
Vs. Linsly School (4/1) After getting off of the bus at the Linsly School on Tuesday, Tri-Valley got right to work. Gavin Harrold grounded out to third, letting Brady Kaufman score to take a 1 – 0 lead. Kade Hindel scored run number 2 on a passed ball to end the top of the 1st […]
Maysville Panthers become first Muskingum team since 2016 to win a State Championship
What a whirlwind season it has been for the Maysville Panthers! Winning the State Championship Title for 2025 against Glennville after trailing by five points at halftime and coming back to tie up the game in the third, falling behind 65 – 58 with just over five minutes left in the game. The road to […]
Local scouts compete in the annual Cub Scout 500
An anticipated event among the scouting community took place at the Colony Square Mall on Sunday afternoon, March 30. Cub scouts brought their best crafter pinewood racers to compete for a chance to win the coveted Cub Scout 500 Championship! The Cub Scout 500 is a Pinewood Derby held by the Muskingum Valley Council, and […]
Tri-Valley Lady Dawgs on a six game winning streak to start the season
Vs. John Glenn (4/1) Tri-Valley visited New Concord on Tuesday, where the Lil’ Muskies took home advantage to grab a 1 – 0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on a single by Bell. In the bottom of the third inning, John Glenn scored another run on a sacrifice fly by Babcock. Later […]