Trulight Ministries offering free breakfast to those in need
Trulight Ministries is offering hot breakfast Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast is free to homeless and low-income individuals in Zanesville and Muskingum County. Donations of orange juice, citrus punch, frozen hash browns with onions and peppers, are needed and can be brought to 807 Putnam Ave., Zanesville. These simple items help […]
Curtain up—Broadway is coming to New Concord!
The 2025 Celebrate New Concord summer outdoor concert series presents Sheryl Wise & Co. on Tuesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. Join community members, Muskingum alumni, and faculty on August 12 for an evening of musical theater, with narration by Greg and Eileen Adams. Enjoy songs from classics like The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, and The Wizard of […]
179th Muskingum County Fair begins this Sunday, August 10
The Muskingum County Fair presented by Lepi and Associates Real Estate Services runs August 10 through 16th, 2025. The Grandstand lineup includes: • SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 HARNESS RACING ………1:00 P.M. NATIONAL TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOC. SANCTIONED • TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL 7:00 P.M. • MONDAY, AUGUST 11 HARNESS RACING 6:00 P.M. • TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 SARGE […]
Friends of New Concord to Host 3rd Annual Community Day on Aug. 30
The Friends of New Concord (FONC) is hosting the 3rd annual New Concord Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The community is invited to a full day of events and activities for the entire family. All events throughout the day include free admission, and there is no cost to participate […]
Main Street Pizzeria & Pub to be Featured On America’s Best Restaurants
Local eatery Main Street Pizzeria & Pub will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early August 2025. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on August 4th. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along […]
Spin Cycle Secrets: Smarter Laundry for Everyday Life
Laundry doesn’t have to be a chore—make it a lifestyle win! Is your laundry running your life instead of the other way around? Washing laundry was not as easy as it used to be, the first washing machine was made in 1908, so there were hand crank machines or scrubbing by hand. But do you […]
Zane State College awarded $272,364.00 to support first-generation and low-income students, and students with disabilities, through TRIO Student Support Services
Federal grant will boost student retention and graduation at ZSC The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Zane State College a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $272,364.00 to improve college retention and graduation rates among first-generation and low-income students, and students with disabilities. This award represents funding for the 2025–2026 academic year. […]
2025-2026 Zanesville BPW officers announced
The Zanesville Business and Professional Women (ZBPW) officers for 2025-2026 are President Stephanie Bridwell, Vice President Teri Clapper, Treasurer Mary Ann Dutro and Recording Secretary Liz Herrell. ZBPW is open to both women and men, employed and unemployed, who supports the Legislative Platform. Meetings are held the first Thursday, 6 p.m. at various locations with […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Zanesville becomes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio
New name honors commitment to all youth in need within growing service footprint Big Brothers Big Sisters of Zanesville proudly announces a new name that reflects its growing regional presence and impact: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio (BBBSAOH). This new name acknowledges the organization’s expanded service area across five-counties, including Muskingum, Guernsey, Coshocton, […]
Steve Matson receives Fraternalist of the Year Award
Steve Matson, President of Good Deeds Service Club and owner of Matson Retirement Planning in Zanesville, was awarded the Fraternalist of the Year Award at the recent Conference of Excellence hosted by Gleaner Life Insurance in Sea Island, GA. This national award is given to one Gleaner Agent annually who exemplifies the fraternal spirit of […]