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Ladies Night and Union Square Art Show scheduled for November 18

Two amazing events are lined up for Saturday, November 18 in Dresden. Dresden’s annual Ladies Night Out is described as “an unforgettable evening of holiday shopping, delicious food, and music.” There is a full list of activities planned for the evening including a chocolate walk, charcuterie board demonstrations (5 p.m. & 7 p.m.), shopping, a […]

Local high school marching bands perform at OMEA State Finals following Tri-Valley Classic

Music filled Jack Anderson Stadium during the 2023 Tri-Valley Classic. Sixteen high school bands came to compete for Dresden’s biggest night in music including Crooksville, Shenandoah, Philo, Morgan, Meadowbrook, Licking Valley, Maysville, River View, John Glenn, St. Clairsville, Zanesville, Point Pleasant, Dublin Scioto, Hilliard Davidson, Central Crossing and of course the host for the evening […]

The Fighting Muskies battled 13th-ranked John Carroll University

Muskingum University football team faced a couple of rough games against Ohio Northern and John Carroll. The team ends out October with a 3 – 5 record overall with 340.3 total yards, 123.9 rushing and 216.4 passing. In the conference, the Muskies are 2 – 5. Muskingum vs Ohio Northern (10/21) Two seniors broke Muskingum […]

Jefferson alumnus inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

After a lifetime of dedication to 4-H, Nashport native James R. Helt was recognized for his contributions to the organization at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals annual conference on October 9, where he was inducted as the newest member of the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Helt grew up on a […]

West Muskingum toppling opponents as they start playoff run

West Muskingum has been revving along as they pick off each team on their schedule headed into the playoffs including their first playoff round leading to their 10 – 1 overall record. West M vs Meadowbrook (10/20) Under the Friday night lights in West Muskingum the Tornadoes were not showing any signs of slowing down, […]

Dawgs conclude soccer season with playoff loss

by Jeffery Wickerham Win and move on or lose and go home. It is what playoffs are all about. The #5 seeded Tri-Valley Boys Soccer team took the pitch against the #1 seeded River View Black Bears on Monday, October 23 at Coshocton’s Stewart Field, a neutral site for the District Semifinal matchup. Earlier this […]

Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday hosts 19th annual Farm Show

It’s that time of the year again! The Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday Farm Show has been educating local youth and families about how farming was done in the past for nearly two decades. This year’s show will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 22nd from […]

Over 100 volunteers pitch in for Habitat for Humanity’s 2023 Project Playhouse

This year marked the third year for Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio’s Project Playhouse in Muskingum County, held at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds on Friday, October 13. Although Project Playhouse has taken place in other areas, Muskingum is one of just three counties in Southeast Ohio that hold the event. The other two are […]