Category: Local News

Although the course for the Harper Classic 5k and 8k Run had to be altered due to flooding, the unwavering spirit and grit of those who participated did not. Runners typically race past the Muskingum River and wind through the Dresden River Park as part of the mapped course, but this year Mother Nature created […]

Mid-East Career and Technology Centers students from the Buffalo and Zanesville Campuses competed at the SkillsUSA Ohio State Championships at the Greater Columbus Convention Center earlier this month. Several students earned gold, silver, and bronze medals. Those students are listed below. • Career Pathways Showcase – Arts & Communications – Gold – Laikyn Clark, Mackenzie […]

Just one step in the door of Clayton Arena’s barbershop, Arena Cuts, and you will quickly realize that you are about to undergo an innovative spin on the classic barbershop experience. The new shop is located at 42 E Main Street in New Concord, across from Scott’s Diner. The timeless modernized black, grey, and white […]

“This cycle challenged our grants committee more than any previous,” Susan Straker Holdren said of the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation’s 2024 call for grants. An unprecedented number of requests totaled five times the funds allotted. The Foundation was able to fund 37 requests in Muskingum County for a total of just over 1.2 […]

by Dan Osborn Zone Chairman Jeff Garver held the Lions Zone 3 meeting on February 26th at Frazeysburg Presbyterian Church. The Zone 3 clubs present were Duncan Falls-Philo, Frazeysburg, West Muskingum, and Zanesville Host. Many district officers from the OH -7 were present also. President Diana Wolford read the Frazeysburg Club activities and donations the […]

Young entrepreneurs Brady West and Austin Settles recently founded Valor Wash & Care out of a passion for helping their community look its best. “As veterans and emergency service providers, we understand the value of hard work and dedication. We saw power washing as a way to provide a valuable service while also giving back […]

The Spring Cuddles on the Farm event was hosted by McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze the last weekend in March. Goats, a turkey, sheep, baby bunnies, and a newly born calf were all enjoying the attention from visitors. Several of the activities that are normally offered in the fall were also open for the weekend […]

It is evident that giving back to the community is extremely important to Dresden & Company (D&Co.). The locally owned Direct Sales business has been involved in improving the Dresden community on a number of levels including helping to build a tourism base. They also focus on working with different charities and non-profits by designing, […]

The Celebration of the Arts recognizes the artistic and musical talent of hundreds of students from the High School, Middle School, and four Tri-Valley elementary schools on March 15 from 6 to 8 PM. The sheer amount of amazing artwork and top-notch musical performances is something to behold. This year the students, educators, and staff […]

The Great North American Solar Eclipse passing through North America on Monday, April 8 is a rare occurrence that will not take place again in Ohio until the year 2099. As a matter of fact, the last total solar eclipse to be visible in Ohio was documented in 1806. As explained by NASA, a total […]