PHOTO GALLERY: 2026 Dresden Homecoming
Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy make Duncan Falls first stop on “Healing Across America” book tour
You have likely read about Brad Ryan and his 96-year-old grandmother, Joy. They have not only been featured in articles locally, but they have also graced the pages of Reader’s Digest and People Magazine. Their powerful story of reconnecting after being estranged and establishing a bond that was built while visiting America’s beautiful 63 National […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Photos from Zane’s Trace Commemoration
Visit Zanesville Receives 2025 Tourism Economic Impact Report
Visit Zanesville has received the latest Tourism Economic Impact Report prepared by Tourism Economics on behalf of Tourism Ohio, highlighting the significant role tourism continues to play in Muskingum County’s economy. According to the report, visitors spent $170 million in Muskingum County in 2025, generating a total economic impact of nearly $279 million throughout the local economy. Visitor spending […]
Southeast Ohio Health and Wellness Foundation Fund accepting spring 2026 grant applications
The Southeast Ohio Health and Wellness Foundation Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting applications for its spring 2026 community grant program. Nonprofit and public organizations are invited to apply for grant funding for projects and programs that promote health and wellness for community members of all ages. Priority will be given to […]
MCLS celebrated “Unearth a Story” summer reading with series of dino themed kick-off parties
The John McIntire Library and each of the five Muskingum County Library System branches celebrated the beginning of summer reading in a big way. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story”, was embraced by all locations as each was decorated for the occasion. A T. Rex visited the Dresden Branch, and life-size dinosaur footprints were placed […]
Larry Waltz presents scholarship to John Glenn Student
John Glenn graduate Sharoll Bonner received a $1,500 scholarship from Larry ‘’The Legend’’ Waltz at an award ceremony at his high school last month. “[I wanted] to help people out, to help people that need to go to school, any graduates that want to go on into trade school, college, whatever,” said Waltz about why […]
Frazeysburg restaurant expands to larger location, brings outdoor market to community
Village Pizzeria & Kitchen, a locally owned restaurant located in Frazeysburg, continues to expand – providing a broader range of menu items, a dining and gathering space, a deli, and most recently, Village Market Days. During Village Market Days held at Village Pizzeria & Kitchen twice a month on select Saturdays through October from 9:00 […]
Dorr Scholarships totaling $80,000 awarded to local students
The John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship was established in 2017 and has since impacted the lives of dozens of Muskingum County students. This year, eight recipients received $10,000 each. John and Susan wanted to start the scholarship as a way to support students who are seeking higher education in the nursing, business, education, and […]
Fourth Annual Drug Free Muskingum Color Run (walk/waddle) blends colorful fun with awareness, prevention, and education
Even rain could not dampen the spirit of the walkers and color blast station participants at this year’s Drug Free Muskingum Color Run (walk/waddle). Every year, the event takes on a new fun theme; this year’s was “Future-opoly,” a take on the popular board game, Monopoly. The event took place at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds […]