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Local veterans selected to be part of the first Honor Flight Columbus trip of 2025

Donald Beers and John Furek were among 67 veterans who were part of the 139th Mission to depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport and fly to Washington D.C. to take part in Honor Flight Columbus. The mission statement for Honor Flight Columbus reads, “To honor America’s senior veterans with a trip to Washington D.C. […]

Jake Birkhimer donates custom toy box to Dresden American Legion

A beautifully crafted toy box with a patriotic theme was donated to the Dresden American Legion for their children’s playroom by local resident and talented craftsman Jake Birkhimer. Birkhimer was contacted by the American Legion who shared their need for toy storage. “Jake was on it immediately with tons of ideas and (was) all excited […]

Local scouts compete in the annual Cub Scout 500

An anticipated event among the scouting community took place at the Colony Square Mall on Sunday afternoon, March 30. Cub scouts brought their best crafter pinewood racers to compete for a chance to win the coveted Cub Scout 500 Championship! The Cub Scout 500 is a Pinewood Derby held by the Muskingum Valley Council, and […]

Local business to donate portion of fuel sales to area food pantries

AJ’s Fuel- Food Mart & Drive Thru, located at 1648 Linden Avenue in Zanesville, will be donating a part of fuel sales from April 1st through 31st to two local food pantries, Jubilee Food Pantry (State Route 60, Dresden) and Lighthouse Food Pantry (State Route 586, Nashport). Giving back to the community is important to […]

Bishop Rosecrans present The Sound of Music March 20, 21, and 22

Musical fans rejoice! The Sound of Music: Youth Edition, is being presented by the Bishop Rosecrans Drama Club on March 20, 21, and 22 and you will not want to miss it! There will be four opportunities to catch the show, Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. or stop in for […]

Grease returns to the West Muskingum High School Stage

The 50s came to life during West Muskingum Vocal Booster’s spring musical, Grease directed by Josh Whetstone, West Muskingum High School’s choral director. Show times were March 14 through 16. This is the second time the production has graced the West Muskingum stage. The first was in 2012. Members of the cast included: Ashton Skoutelas […]