15th Annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival set for August – Artist Colony of Zanesville receives $10,000 Straker Foundation grant to improve festival
The Artist Colony of Zanesville is pleased to announce that the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation has awarded the 15th Annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival $10,000 in grant monies to help make this year’s festival even more outstanding! The Y-Bridge Arts Festival and the Straker Charitable Foundation have a common goal to support the arts […]
Tri-Valley – Special Meeting Notice
The Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education will have a special meeting on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. at the Tri-Valley District Administrative Center, 36 E. Muskingum Avenue, Dresden, OH 43821. The purpose of the meeting is to approve updated appropriations and revenues; approve fund advances and transfers; approve a water well […]
Tri-Valley High School announces new Principal and Head Football Coach
Fourteen years after leading the Tri-Valley Scotties as starting quarterback, Frazeysburg native Cameron West is set to lead in a new way—as Principal of Tri-Valley High School. The Tri-Valley Local School District announced today that West has been named High School Principal for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year. A 2016 inductee into the Tri-Valley Athletic […]
Pre-register now and celebrate at MCLS Summer Reading kick-off events
The Muskingum County Library System (MCLS) is getting ready to launch another exciting summer of reading, and it all starts with pre-registration and a week of Summer Reading Kick-Off events across Muskingum County. Pre-registration is now open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, giving readers of all ages the chance to sign up early, explore […]
John McIntire Library to Close for One Day During Renovation Work
As part of the ongoing John McIntire Library remodel, the John McIntire Library will be closed to the public on Tuesday, May 20, due to planned construction activity that includes heavy digging and structural work. This work is expected to produce loud noise and strong odors, making the building unsuitable for visitors and staff. While the John […]
Zanesville Blue Devil Tennis team competed in Division II Tournament play at Dover City Park
On Monday, the Zanesville Tennis team took the much-anticipated trip to Dover City Park to take part in the OHSAA Division II tournament. In singles action, ZHS’s Karter Bludnick beat Miller from West Holmes, then fell to Hoffman of Steubenville. Connor Baldwin beat Javrequi of SCC, and then fell to Sawn of St. Clairsville. Dhruv […]
The Wilds is Open for Summer Season, with New Hellbender RV Campground Opening on May 30
by Jen Fields, Director of Communications Get ready for a wild adventure! The Wilds is officially open for the 2025 summer season, offering unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. More excitement is on the horizon this summer with the grand opening of the new Hellbender RV Campground on May 30! Located on nearly 10,000 […]
Caffeine Consumption: How Much Is Too Much?
Coffee, tea, Red Bull, Alani Nu, 5 Hour Energy, what do all these drinks have in common? Caffeine. One day last week while sitting in my office I was about to reach for my third cup of coffee for the day, when I asked my coworker if that was a good idea, she stopped me […]
Alice in Wonder Land
By Alice Stratman Smith On Monday, February 10th I came back to my condo after an appointment and found a large package on my porch. Debbie Uli, I love the Texas wildflowers on a 16X12 frame! Now I have a piece of San Saba that I can see every day and remember your friendship because […]
OBITUARY: Alice Mae Smith
Alice Mae Smith, 83, of Zanesville, Ohio walked through the gates of Heaven to join her Lord and Savior along with her loved ones Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born May 12, 1941 in Dresden she was the daughter of late Herman and Melba Davis Stratman. Alice was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High School, and […]