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Kinney Home Art & Decor opens in Dresden

Dresden’s former Union Elementary School Building, now called Union Square, houses artistically talented entrepreneurs and boutiques. The latest to add her unique offerings to the historic establishment is Veda Kinney, owner of Kinney Home Art & Decor. The shop debuted the first weekend in June during the well-attended inaugural America’s Basket Festival in Dresden. Fellow […]

Local artist opens The Elk’s Eye Art Market in iconic building in downtown Zanesville

A more than century-old building in the heart of downtown Zanesville’s Art District now houses The Elk’s Eye Art Market, a juried art retail market featuring unique work from over 20 Southeastern Ohio artists. The three-story building originally built in 1913 and home to the Elks Lodge until about 2011, entered into a sheriff’s sale […]

Competitive careers start at Zane State College: NEW Manufacturing Certificates offered fall 2023

submitted Earlier this week, the Ohio Semiconductor Collaboration Network unveiled the state’s new semiconductor manufacturing curriculum. Designed to stand alone or as part of a degree program, students will have the skills to secure entry-level employment needed for this new industry. While the final details are still being finalized, students interested can still enroll this […]

13th Annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival on the horizon

Downtown Zanesville will be packed with vendors and artwork of all kinds in a massive coming together and celebration of the arts in Muskingum County during the 13th annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival. The two-day festival begins Friday, August 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. and runs until dark, and then continues the following day, Saturday, August […]

Dresden Melon Festival is BACK!

The Dresden Melon Festival is a summertime tradition, held along the riverbanks of the Muskingum River at the Dresden River Park, 36 E Muskingum Ave. This annual all-day event celebrating Dresden’s melon-growing heritage will take place on Saturday, August 5. Admission is $1 until 4:00 p.m. and $2 after, all ages are welcome as there […]

History came to life during Civil War reenactment aboard Lorena Sternwheeler

Cannon fire could be heard radiating from along the banks of the Muskingum River as passengers aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler experienced a riveting Civil War reenacted battle as they traveled between Zane’s Landing Park and Riverside Park Friday evening July 21 and all day Saturday, July 22. The Lorena Sternwheeler Civil War Reenactment and Encampment […]

The Friends of New Concord to Host Community Day

submitted In February 2023, the Washington Post ranked New Concord as the 24th Ultimate College Town. To continue to strengthen the connection between the Village of New Concord and the campus community, the Friends of New Concord is hosting New Concord Community Day. On Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the community […]

Village of Frazeysburg Swimming Pool receives grant from Schooler Foundation

submitted The Village of Frazeysburg announces the receipt of a $10,578.96 grant that provides for several equipment needs for the opening of the 2023 Pool Season. “Our thanks to the Schooler Foundation for the grant money to repair items at the pool that will help things run smoothly this summer and give the Community a […]