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Muskingum County Social Justice Coalition to Host Third Annual Career Connections Camp

Zanesville, OH – The Third Annual Muskingum County Social Justice Coalition Career Connections Camp will be held from June 3 – June 7, 2024. It is open to up to 25 Muskingum County African-American students entering 8th grade in the 2024-2025 school year. Over a 5-day period, students will attend college campus tours, local industry […]

Zane State College’s Commencement Ceremony to Honor 227 Graduates

Ceremony Taking Place at Secrest Auditorium On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 6 p.m., Zane State College will host its annual Commencement at Secrest Auditorium, located at 334 Shinnick St., Zanesville, OH, 43701. The event will recognize the achievements of 227 graduating students. Graduates, along with their ticket-holding guests, are cordially invited to attend the […]

Local track teams take top marks at two area meets

Dan Adams Memorial Track Invite at Muskingum University (4/26) Twelve teams from all over Ohio converged on the Muskingum University Bullock Health and Wellness Complex for the Dan Adams Memorial Track Invite on Friday to compete in thirty-four events.   Boys Teams West Muskingum’s Lane Kennedy took second place in the first event which was the […]

Philo Lady Electrics almost broke even as they met with MVL challengers

Philo vs John Glenn (4/29) away On the road in New Concord on Monday, the Philo girls were coming off of a great doubleheader that left them feeling ready for anything.  Unfortunately, John Glenn proved them wrong by taking a 7 – 0 lead after five.  The Lady Electrics tried to battle back in the […]

John Glenn’s softball team holding strong at a 13-6 overall record

John Glenn vs Philo (4/29) Sydney Marshall went four for four at bat, while teammate Estelle Matheney went three for four in a great show against visiting Philo Lady Electrics.  By the end of the fifth inning, the Lil’ Muskies had a nice 7 – 0 lead.  Philo tried to battle back in the last […]

Muskingum announces Athletic Department Award honorees and Golden HookAward winners

submitted Senior men’s golfer Ethan Miller, senior baseball pitcher Gino Barber, senior baseball outfielder Brice Shaub, senior women’s soccer goalie Kelly Buck, senior women’s soccer defender Izzy Cadogan, senior men’s soccer defender Ryan Watson, senior track & field athlete Hailey Wilson, senior track & field athlete Luke Jewett, senior men’s bowler Logan Karl, senior softball […]

The Fighting Muskies win two but lose three in final weeks of the season

Muskingum vs Otterbein doubleheader (4/27) While in Otterbein on Saturday, the Muskies were hoping to get a couple of wins from their doubleheader.  Game one started off with the Cardinals taking a 2 – 0 lead after three innings the two teams tied up a 3 a piece by the ninth inning forcing them into […]