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Third annual Color Run (walk or waddle) encourages conversations about mental health

Thirteen color stations were set up at the Muskigum County Fairgrounds for this year’s Color Run (walk or waddle), representing organizations and community partners who showed up to support Drug Free Muskingum and Muskingum County Suicide Prevention Coalition’s yearly event held in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month. The event is a fun and colorful […]

Frazeysburg’s Annual Homecoming begins Thursday, June 5

Frazeysburg’s annual Homecoming, hosted by the Frazeysburg Fire Department, is fast approaching. The event will take place Thursday, June 5th, through Saturday, June 7th. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a kiddie parade, “Pullin’ for Fun”, followed by a kiddie tractor pull. The Queen and Court, and Parade Marshall will be introduced at […]

Float the River offers exciting outdoor experiences in Zanesville

Float the River, located at 126 Muskingum Avenue, Zanesville, celebrated its opening season with a ribbon cutting on May 23, 2025. The water recreation business provides a relaxing yet adventurous experience to its customers as they float or kayak on the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. Owners T.J. and Savannah Mack first opened Float the River […]

Dresden Elementary students meet real life heroes, Air Evac Lifeteam 107

Med Flight Helicopter Air Evac Lifeteam 107 – Licking County, OH landed in the back parking lot of the Dresden Elementary school on May 8, giving students a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Kindergarten through 6th grade were treated to a field trip-like experience without having to leave their school! Students were able to see the helicopter as […]

New Concord Elementary second graders celebrate Arbor Day

New Concord second graders were treated to a special outing to take part in the planting of a Chinese Dogwood Tree in their village for Arbor Day. This long-standing tradition is hosted by the village in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, and U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, who sponsored […]

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 […]