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Zane State College expands bachelor’s degree potential with Capital University transfer partnership agreements

Transfer partnership agreements were signed between Capital University and two community colleges, Zane State College and Washington State College, on May 19 during a signing ceremony at the Advanced Science & Technology Center located on the ZSC campus. The agreements create affordable, accessible pathways to certain four-year degrees and support students through seamless transfer experiences. “This […]

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ opens June 5 at The Renner

Opening weekend for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show will be June 5 through 7. The show is for audiences 18 years and older, and is highly interactive with call-outs welcome, and prop bags available to purchase. The Rocky Horror Show is a musical about a newly engaged, straight-laced young couple, Brad and Janet, whose […]

Dresden Parade Marshals and Homecoming Court Announced

The Dresden Homecoming is planned for Wednesday, June 17, through Saturday, June 20, at 701 Chestnut Street in Dresden. Meet your 2026 Dresden Homecoming Parade Marshals Darron & Tammy Delancey have been very well known to our wonderful village for many years! They have been married 38 years & have 2 children, Shadley & Shirer! […]

Frazeysburg Homecoming Begins June 4 – Grand parade Saturday, June 6 at 6 PM

The Frazeysburg Homecoming will run from Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6. Attendees can expect live entertainment, games, and food. A grand parade will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 6 PM. Parade marshals will be Kenny and Cathy Jenkins. The homecoming queen is Adayln Meeks, and this year’s attendants are Bailey Rice, […]

Smore Baskets donates $4,000 to AIM Outreach

On May 2, Smore Baskets held their inaugural Basket Bingo event, where they raised $4,000 to go to local nonprofit AIM Outreach. A giant check was presented to the co-founder of AIM Outreach, Jason Watson, during a Facebook live. “That’s amazing!” said Watson. “We use this to feed kids in the summertime, and that’s unreal.” […]

Zane’s Trace Commemoration to combine local history and family fun June 19 – 21

The Zane’s Trace Commemoration will return June 19, 20, and 21 with a huge lineup of activities, contests, and entertainment centered around celebrating Zanesville’s rich history. Most of the festivities will take place at the Putnam Historic Area (south of the 6th St. Bridge in Zanesville). This year, the Commemoration will honor America’s 250th anniversary […]

Large celebration held to unveil Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area improvements

Visitor center, cabins, and campground introduced as hundreds, including Ohio Governor DeWine, toured new facilities Among the 54,525 acres of reclaimed mining land that make up the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area sits a visitor center that is as equally breathtaking as the views. The new Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area Visitor Center is just one of […]

Frazeysburg Presbyterian Church holds 150th anniversary celebration

The Frazeysburg Presbyterian Church located at 10905 West Carlisle Road in Frazeysburg, celebrated 150 years during a special service and fellowship on April 12. Musical guest Pure Heart performed during the service, and afterward, a lunch was served in the church’s social hall, Preston Hall, where pictures and church memorabilia were on display recounting the […]