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Join the shops and the Dresden community this July 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the annual America’s Basket Festival held on Main Street in Dresden and hosted by the Dresden Community Association. Over 700 people have pre-registered so far, and over 1000 are expected to attend. “Our sales have doubled from last […]
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 […]
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 […]
Muskingum University Launches New Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership and Education Program
Muskingum University is expanding its commitment to healthcare education with the launch of a new Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership and Education program. This program is one of very few in Ohio that combines both leadership and education into a single program, designed to prepare nurses for advanced leadership, teaching, and professional growth opportunities […]
NiSource Charitable Foundation and Columbia Gas commit $100,000 to hunger-relief campaigns
Columbia Promise grant to help expand and evolve Fill the Freezer efforts The NiSource Charitable Foundation and Columbia Gas have awarded the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) a Columbia Promise Fund grant, committing a total of $100,000 over the next two years to support several campaigns aimed at fighting hunger across the region. “This funding […]
Straker Foundation August 26 Small Grant Cycle
The J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation’s small grant cycle will open August 1, 2026, and close August 31, 2026. The Foundation will award grants of up to $25,000 for selected projects. Preference will be given to ‘start to finish’ projects that can be completed in their entirety for $25,000.00 or less. Accredited educational institutions, governmental […]
HealthyPath Earns National Rosie Award for Second Year
A Win for Local Employers and Families HealthyPath has once again been named one of America’s top health insurance plans by Health Rosetta, earning the prestigious Rosie Award for the second consecutive year. This national recognition is a powerful signal that a locally built, community-driven health plan can outperform the industry giants — delivering real […]
Unique Pottery at Elk’s Eye Art Market
Each July, thousands of pottery enthusiasts make the trek to southeastern Ohio to celebrate all things pottery. There are festivals with pottery-themed events, meet-ups to purchase or exchange collectable work, and many other ways to enjoy the history and talent that has long been a part of the tradition of the area. Many of these […]
Fashion and Felines took over the Colony Square Mall
Chatty Cat Café holds first-ever fashion show featuring adoptable cats Sister businesses The Chatty Cat Closet and The Chatty Cat Café brought the cattitude to the runway in a Colony Square Mall first. Rescues & Runways: Catwalks, Coffee & Cats was held just outside of the entrance to The Chatty Cat Closet near the mall’s food […]
Frazeysburg holds Sparks in the Park in observance of Independence Day
The Frazeysburg Revitalization Association (FRA) and the Frazeysburg Fireworks Committee held a spectacular fireworks show at Frew Park on June 26. Before the sparks flew, an opening event was held with the National Anthem performed by Monica Staley (Schneider), a 2010 Tri-Valley alum, while veterans from the Frazesburg VFW raised the American flag. “Here at […]
Muskingum 250 hosts Trailblazers & Founders Memorial dedication
A Dedication of the Trailblazers & Founders Memorial was held as part of a day-long July 4th celebration hosted by Muskingum 250 at Confluence Park in Zanesville. The historic event opened with a presentation of colors by the Muskingum Valley Council Scouts just moments after Muskingum 250 Chair Rebecca Carr welcomed an audience seated under […]