Embracing our nickname, ‘The Buzz’
You may have noticed that our masthead on the cover of this issue, Vol. 8, No. 18, and our logo have changed to simply The Buzz. Why the change? We are often called The Buzz by many of our readers, and since originally naming the newspaper in 2018, a lot has changed. To fully understand […]
CHAIR-ity Auction brought in over $29,000 for Eastside Community Ministry
The community supported Eastside Community Ministry’s annual CHAIR-ity Auction in a big way. According to the ECM website, $29,335.45 was raised and will go towards the programs and services that ECM provides. This included funds earned through the raffle, monetary donations, a balloon pop/emPOWER Hour, and the online and silent auctions. The event was held […]
New sign installed welcoming visitors to New Concord
The Museum Association of East Muskingum spearheaded the initiative to install a new welcome sign for the village of New Concord on SR 83, coming from I70. The sign was made possible thanks to funding provided by The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation. “This sign is a wonderful way to ensure that our America […]
Dresden resident, John Furek, publishes first book
John Furek has accomplished many things; the list includes but is certainly not limited to being a U.S. Naval submarine veteran, a retired German teacher, current president of the Muskingum County Democratic Club, president of the MCLS Friends of the Library, and, as of the release of the book, Solomon Cain and Other Profiles: Tales […]
Home Show in Colony Square Mall builds connections between home-related businesses and potential clients
Businesses, big and small, offering home-related services filled the common space in Colony Square Mall during the annual Home Show, which was held February 27 through March 1. The show connected around 25 businesses with prospective clients. “I hope that guests who attended the Home Show made new connections and found helpful information they needed […]
Contest for new Muskingum County flag underway
The Muskingum County Commissioners have launched a contest, allowing residents to try their hand at designing the next official county flag. The contest was created after at least two requests were made for the flag to be updated, the most recent being from Camren Zimmerman of Nashport, who submitted his design concepts to the commissioners […]
The Downtown Exchange Artisans Market to begin this April
A new event featuring arts, crafts, and food will be coming to downtown Zanesville starting this April. The Downtown Exchange Artisans Market, or DTXAM for short, held the first Friday of every month and the Saturday after, April through December, promises to offer “a unique shopping experience featuring quality Ohio makers and artisans”. The market […]
Drug Free Muskingum Charity Dodgeball Tournament raises $2,000 for local charities
Drug Free Muskingum hosted the 5th Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament at the YMCA on January 18, 2026. The event is about substance use disorder awareness, education, and prevention while raising money for two local causes, all while having fun. “It’s grown a lot. This is our biggest year ever, 19 corporate sponsors, 20 teams,” explained […]
Y-City Barbershop Chorus offers Singing Valentines following Guest Night: 2026 Kick-Off event
Two big events are planned for the Y-City Barbershop Chorus in the first couple of months of the new year: a Guest Night on January 26 and Singing Valentines on February 13. The Chorus is looking for new members! If you are a male who is interested in singing, no matter your skill level, the […]
Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member, Balila Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen
Balila Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen opened its restaurant in Colony Square Mall last month, but recently made its opening official with a ribbon-cutting held by the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce. Three members of the Chamber team, as well as two representatives from the mall, family, and customers, gathered to welcome the new business to their […]