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Muskingum County resident celebrated as Jenco Award recipient

Nominations open for 2024 awards submitted Muskingum County resident Monica Batteiger was honored for going above and beyond in service to others during an April 20 ceremony at The Blakeslee Center in Middleport, hosted by the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Batteiger was among five Appalachian Ohioans celebrated as 2023 Jenco […]

Maysville softball pushing through a rough season and learning as they go

Maysville vs Tri-Valley (4/29) At Kenny Wolford Park in Dresden on Monday, the Lady Panthers were ready to face the Scotties, but Tri-Valley struck first and often as they took a 4 – 0 lead after three.  The Lady Scotties just kept lighting up their bats as they took a 9 – 0 victory over […]

Panthers baseball team took some hard hits against MVL rivals

Maysville vs Tri-Valley (4/29) At Kenny Wolford Park on Monday, the Panthers were hoping to get past the Scotties but after just two innings the Tri-Valley was up 8 – 0.  After just five innings the Dawgs ended the game with a score of 10 – 0. Maysville vs West Muskingum (4/25) The Panthers pounced […]

John Glenn baseball pulled out two road wins and one at home

John Glenn vs Philo (4/29)  The Electrics lit up the scoreboard in New Concord with a 3 – 0 lead after one inning against John Glenn on Monday.  After four innings the guests still had a 6 – 2 lead on the home team.  The Lil’ Muskies lit up their bats in the fifth and […]

Obituary: Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller, age 81, of Dresden, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday night, April 18, 2024. Born on March 17, 1943, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Paul and Dorothy (Russell) Kirby, Mary was the epitome of steadfast love and practical wisdom. Her life painted a perfect portrait of nurturing care, evident not only […]