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Genesis Hospital Lifts Visitor Restrictions

Genesis HealthCare System has ended visitor restrictions at Genesis Hospital due to fewer respiratory illnesses in our community. Visitor guidelines have returned to normal. For more information on visitor guidelines, visit genesishcs.org.

Cass Twp

The Cass Township Trustees held their annual organizational meeting in January 2026. The Trustees are as follows: Randy Stotts, President; Brian Palmer, Vice-President; and Scott Moore, Disaster / Safety & Health Coordinator. The current Fiscal Officer is Susie Commeans. It was determined that regular monthly meetings would be held the first Tuesday of each month […]

Call for vendors

Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Dresden Melon Festival held in Dresden on August 1, 2026. The application deadline is July 27, 2026. Questions can be directed to Rhonda at rhondaruh@gmail.com or 740-607-7804. The application and additional details can be found at, www.dresdenmelonfestival.com/vendors.html

Outhouse Race entries needed

The Zane’s Trace Commemoration is hosting the second annual Outhouse Race on June 19, 2026. All entries must look like an outhouse to qualify. Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd place and best looking. Entry fee is $20. For details visit zanestracecommemoration.com

Student art wanted

Any K-12 student in Muskingum County is encouraged to submit their artwork to be featured in the 2026 Muskingum County K–12 Student Art Exhibition! Homeschoolers participation is encouraged as well! The deadline for submission is Saturday, April 11th at 5:00 PM. Learn more at www.zanesvilleart.org.

Vendors wanted

Vendors are wanted for the 2026 Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival. Past vendors have until March 1st to reserve their spot, after that, registration will be open to new vendors. The festival will be held July 16 through 18th. Contact the Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival committee through Facebook or send an email to potteryfestival@yahoo.com.

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 […]

Storm drain on Speer Alley to be replaced in New Concord

The Village of New Concord will be replacing the storm drain on Speer Alley on Tuesday, July 22, weather permitting.  This is changed from Monday, July 21.  Miller Alley will be closed from Comin St. to Speer Alley and Speer Alley will be closed from Harper St to Miller Alley on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Please plan […]