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Tri-Valley softball gains ground with wins over Morgan and New Lexington

Vs. Morgan (4/28, 4/30) The Scotties made the long drive to McConnelsville to play the Raiders on Monday in game one of a two-game series. Morgan started off scoring for the game with a run in the bottom of the 1st inning to grab a 1 – 0 lead.  Larsyn Holdsworth tripled in the top […]

Area track teams most recent competition results

Maysville Track –  In their most recent Tri-Meet featuring track teams from Crooksville and Coshocton, Maysville’s Gavin Duncan took second place in the Boys 200 Meter Dash with a time of 24.86. Jason Wills came in at third place in the Boys 400 Meter Dash.  For the Boys 800 Meter Run, Greyson Wood had a […]

Library donation is full circle moment for the Straker family

For many families, the John McIntire Library has been a big part of their lives since childhood. That is certainly the case for the Straker family, who have a deep connection to the library and in recent years have continued to show their support. In April, the JW & MH Straker Charitable Foundation presented a […]

Foodworks Alliance continues to change lives after a decade of serving the community

Foodworks Alliance celebrated its ten-year anniversary last month with an open house held at the facility located at 2725 Pinkerton Ln, Zanesville. Looking back at the past decade, there is so much to celebrate, including helping more than 50 food-related businesses get started, growing relationships with other organizations and partners that have benefited the community, […]

Blue Devils Baseball trying to break even after beating Licking Heights

Vs. Licking Heights (4/28) On Monday afternoon at Jay Payton Field, the Blue Devils were facing Licking Valley.  The first inning went on without a score from either team. Logan Goldsmith started off a scoring rally for Zanesville with a single to right field that brought home Noah Darnes. Three more singles in the inning […]

Zanesville boys tennis improve to 8 – 5 on the season as tournaments approach

Vs. Logan (4/30) The Blue Devils defeated Logan 4-1 on Wednesday.  Winners from Zanesville were. No.1 singles, Connor Baldwin defeated. Dominic Baxter, 6-2, 6-1 no.2 singles Karter Bludnick won over Soldier Roberts, 6-4, 6-2,  at 3 singles, Subh Patel downed Luke Abele, 6- 2, 6-3, the no.1 doubles team of Steven Morrison, Dhruv Patel got […]