LOCAL NEWS

The Muskingum County Library System (MCLS) is getting ready to launch another exciting summer of reading, and it all starts with pre-registration and a week of Summer Reading Kick-Off events across Muskingum County. Pre-registration is now open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, giving readers of all ages the chance to sign up early, explore […]

Med Flight Helicopter Air Evac Lifeteam 107 – Licking County, OH landed in the back parking lot of the Dresden Elementary school on May 8, giving students a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Kindergarten through 6th grade were treated to a field trip-like experience without having to leave their school! Students were able to see the helicopter as […]

Bad weather could not keep supporters from the path of the Collegial Woods Trail for the annual Festival of Paws held on May 3rd as a fundraiser for the PAWS of Muskingum County spay and neuter assistance program. 38 Runners participated in the 5K race held at noon, and several others showed up for the […]

by Jen Fields, Director of Communications Get ready for a wild adventure! The Wilds is officially open for the 2025 summer season, offering unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. More excitement is on the horizon this summer with the grand opening of the new Hellbender RV Campground on May 30! Located on nearly 10,000 […]

New Concord second graders were treated to a special outing to take part in the planting of a Chinese Dogwood Tree in their village for Arbor Day. This long-standing tradition is hosted by the village in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, and U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, who sponsored […]

For many families, the John McIntire Library has been a big part of their lives since childhood. That is certainly the case for the Straker family, who have a deep connection to the library and in recent years have continued to show their support. In April, the JW & MH Straker Charitable Foundation presented a […]

Foodworks Alliance celebrated its ten-year anniversary last month with an open house held at the facility located at 2725 Pinkerton Ln, Zanesville. Looking back at the past decade, there is so much to celebrate, including helping more than 50 food-related businesses get started, growing relationships with other organizations and partners that have benefited the community, […]

The Tri-Valley Drama Club presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Enchanted Edition March 1st through 3rd at the Tri-Valley High School Cafetorium. The Tri-Valley Drama Club’s advisor, Marley Kennedy, has directed nine shows over the last five years with Tri-Valley. That breaks down to five straight plays (plays without music) and three musicals, including Cinderella.  “I […]

Wolfie’s Campground, a Good Sam Park, held a ribbon cutting and plaque dedication ceremony on Tuesday, April 29. The park is located at 101 Buckeye Drive in Zanesville, across from Riverside Park. Wolfie’s Campground has been a beloved camping destination for 36 years. Offering family fun and a place to create memories, whether it be […]

Local business The Chatty Cat Cafe won the hearts of judges during their pitch at Shark Tub, East Central Ohio’s Pitch Competition, where they were selected as this year’s Grand Champion. The Chatty Cat Cafe is located in the Colony Square Mall (3575 Maple Ave., Zanesville). They serve a variety of drinks, including various hot […]

Upwards of 200 volunteers, some of whom have been involved for over 30 years, help to make the Carr Center Cake Auction an annual success. The popular event will take place in the Colony Square Mall, with the People’s Choice Awards kicking everything off at 5:00 PM on April 22, 2025. Over the next two […]

It’s that time of year again! The popular Easter time event at McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze, Spring Cuddles on the Farm, is set for this weekend, April 18 and 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. “The grass is green, the baby calves are being born, the greenhouses are full, the spring peepers […]

You may have noticed the Easter Coloring Contest that was published in the last two issues of the Dresden Buzz. The contest invited artists of all ages to color the Easter picture and submit it for a chance to win one of five Easter baskets full of candy, snacks, chocolate goodies, coloring books, and more.This […]

Higgins Lumber, in conjunction with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a milestone for the locally owned, family-run business. Family, customers, and members of the community came to help congratulate owners Tom and Susie Piecynski on their one-year anniversary of owning the well-established 68-year-old business. “We’ve run other […]

The hundreds of people waiting in a line that wrapped around the play area near the Cinemark Theater in the Colony Square Mall were not there for the latest box office smash film this time, and no, a celebrity had not entered the building, although the Easter Bunny has been frequenting the mall. The excitement […]

Co-owners Kris Henderson and Alan Bruns brought Jamie’s Cheesesteaks to the Colony Square Mall food court. The business began with a soft opening last month and celebrated its grand opening on April 11 with a Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce-led ribbon cutting to make things official. The duo opened their first restaurant in Newark but […]

The 2025 Women of Achievement (WOA) dinner, held April 9th and hosted by the Muskingum County Family YMCA, brought an evening of uplifting and inspiring stories from remarkable women who are leaving a mark on Muskingum County through their work in their professions and volunteer work. Eight women were honored during the dinner, and each […]

The Ohio House of Representatives has introduced its version of the state budget, which includes significant cuts to funding for Ohio’s public libraries. The substitute bill, unveiled in the House Finance Committee, proposes eliminating the Public Library Fund (PLF) in its current form under state law, placing library funding into a general line item that […]

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Zanesville Studio Blu, 3931 Northpointe Dr, Zanesville, on Monday, March 31. Each year, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber hosts numerous ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate new businesses and business growth in the county. This particular one was extra special for Chamber President Dana Matz because his daughter, Cheyenne Matz, […]

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. […]

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 […]