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 Street in Dresden and hosted by the Dresden Community Association. Over 700 people have pre-registered so far, and over 1000 are expected to attend. “Our sales have doubled from last […]
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 a Madman and Mama I’m Coming Home were just a couple of the hits performed by the band to a massive crowd spanning the Coshocton County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, […]
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 […]
MCLS celebrated “Unearth a Story” summer reading with series of dino themed kick-off parties
The John McIntire Library and each of the five Muskingum County Library System branches celebrated the beginning of summer reading in a big way. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story”, was embraced by all locations as each was decorated for the occasion. A T. Rex visited the Dresden Branch, and life-size dinosaur footprints were placed […]
Larry Waltz presents scholarship to John Glenn Student
John Glenn graduate Sharoll Bonner received a $1,500 scholarship from Larry ‘’The Legend’’ Waltz at an award ceremony at his high school last month. “[I wanted] to help people out, to help people that need to go to school, any graduates that want to go on into trade school, college, whatever,” said Waltz about why […]
Frazeysburg restaurant expands to larger location, brings outdoor market to community
Village Pizzeria & Kitchen, a locally owned restaurant located in Frazeysburg, continues to expand – providing a broader range of menu items, a dining and gathering space, a deli, and most recently, Village Market Days. During Village Market Days held at Village Pizzeria & Kitchen twice a month on select Saturdays through October from 9:00 […]
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 become a summer tradition that spans multiple generations and is one of the longest-running festivals of its kind in the state. This year, the three-day event was held June 4 […]
Dorr Scholarships totaling $80,000 awarded to local students
The John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship was established in 2017 and has since impacted the lives of dozens of Muskingum County students. This year, eight recipients received $10,000 each. John and Susan wanted to start the scholarship as a way to support students who are seeking higher education in the nursing, business, education, and […]
Fourth Annual Drug Free Muskingum Color Run (walk/waddle) blends colorful fun with awareness, prevention, and education
Even rain could not dampen the spirit of the walkers and color blast station participants at this year’s Drug Free Muskingum Color Run (walk/waddle). Every year, the event takes on a new fun theme; this year’s was “Future-opoly,” a take on the popular board game, Monopoly. The event took place at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds […]
Zane State College expands bachelor’s degree potential with Capital University transfer partnership agreements
Transfer partnership agreements were signed between Capital University and two community colleges, Zane State College and Washington State College, on May 19 during a signing ceremony at the Advanced Science & Technology Center located on the ZSC campus. The agreements create affordable, accessible pathways to certain four-year degrees and support students through seamless transfer experiences. “This […]