New Heart Procedure at Genesis

Can Reduce Risk of Stroke and Eliminate Blood Thinner (submitted) On June 1, Genesis HealthCare System became the first hospital in the region to perform WATCHMAN Implant procedures. The one-time, minimally invasive procedure can reduce the risk of stroke and eliminate the use of blood thinners for patients with atrial fibrillation not caused by a […]

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Veteran Sailor Honored

(submitted) I want to take the time to recognize these people. A Veteran Sailor’s last dying words was he wanted his full honors. Gustav Peterson served 20 years in the Navy and was not going to get his full military honors if it was not for these Veterans and this young lady playing Taps. The […]

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Library Reading Challenge Underway

Muskingum County Library System’s 2020 Summer Reading Challenge kicked off on May 20. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story”. All ages are welcome to participate in this fun reading challenge that runs through July 31. By reading, tracking your progress online and completing activities you earn raffle tickets that can then be redeemed for […]

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OHSAA to Expand Football Playoffs in 2021

News Release – Ohio High School Athletic AssociationJerry Snodgrass, Executive Director  | www.OHSAA.org   COLUMBUS, Ohio – During its May meeting Wednesday afternoon, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to expand the OHSAA football playoffs from eight schools per region to 12 beginning in the 2021 season. The 9-0 affirmative vote […]

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Obituary: Robert “Bob” D. Norman

Robert D. “Bob” Norman, 95, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday morning, June 4, 2020 at his home. Born February 19, 1925 in Frazeysburg he was a son of the late Logan and Pearl (Powers) Norman and was a 1943 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  He retired in 1987 from Armco Steel of Zanesville where he […]

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Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned

The Frazeysburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6193 will be paying tribute to those who have gone on before. On Sunday May 24th 2020. There will be two Ceremonies. The First Ceremony will Be at the Irville Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m. The Second Ceremony will be at 2:00 P.M. at the Frazeysburg Cemetery. There will […]

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Jefferson High Alumni Banquet Postponed

In consideration of the health of our alumni, we are going to postpone the Alumni Banquet with a tentative date of the first Saturday in August. Based upon the most up-to-date recommendations of both the State and local Health Departments, we will make an announcement as to the best actual date available. For now, stay home, […]

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