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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, […]

Cinderella graces the stage at Tri-Valley

The Tri-Valley Drama Club presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Enchanted Edition March 1st through 3rd at the Tri-Valley High School Cafetorium. The Tri-Valley Drama Club’s advisor, Marley Kennedy, has directed nine shows over the last five years with Tri-Valley. That breaks down to five straight plays (plays without music) and three musicals, including Cinderella.  “I […]

Wolfie’s Campground dedicates plaque honoring founding owner Dave Wolfe

Wolfie’s Campground, a Good Sam Park, held a ribbon cutting and plaque dedication ceremony on Tuesday, April 29. The park is located at 101 Buckeye Drive in Zanesville, across from Riverside Park. Wolfie’s Campground has been a beloved camping destination for 36 years. Offering family fun and a place to create memories, whether it be […]

39th Annual Carr Center Cake Auction to take place April 23 and 24

Upwards of 200 volunteers, some of whom have been involved for over 30 years, help to make the Carr Center Cake Auction an annual success. The popular event will take place in the Colony Square Mall, with the People’s Choice Awards kicking everything off at 5:00 PM on April 22, 2025. Over the next two […]

McDonald’s Greenhouse to host Spring Cuddles on the Farm

It’s that time of year again! The popular Easter time event at McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze, Spring Cuddles on the Farm, is set for this weekend, April 18 and 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. “The grass is green, the baby calves are being born, the greenhouses are full, the spring peepers […]