Trailblazers and Founders Memorial Day Celebration
This Independence Day, the community will gather for a historic moment as we unveil the Trailblazers and Founders Memorial, a signature Muskingum 250 event honoring the patriots and pioneers who created Zane’s Trace—the first federally commissioned road in the United States. This memorial is the first of its kind in Zanesville, commemorating both the legacy […]
July Exhibition: “America the Beautiful – A Tribute to America 250″
You’re warmly invited to an exciting evening celebrating the beauty of our country through art! Our annual exhibition, “America the Beautiful,” features oil and acrylic paintings that capture the spirit of American landscapes – majestic mountains, peaceful lakes, winding rivers, lush forests, and wide-open farmlands. Don’t miss the opening reception. Come enjoy great conversations, refreshments, […]
Welcome Back – Reunited by Art – First Friday Art Walk at The Elk’s Eye Art Market
First Friday in July, The Elk’s Eye Art Market welcomes you back to enjoy the talented artists from our area, to explore the showrooms filled with inviting art and creative beauty, and embrace the fellowship. While there are many differences between us, it is clear that Art brings the community together, and this is most […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Photos from Zane’s Trace Commemoration
Young Insurance Agency celebrates serving Zanesville and Central Ohio for 100 years
A local, longstanding business is celebrating a major milestone this year – 100 years in business! The Young Insurance Agency, Inc. was incorporated in 1926 under the ownership of C.M. “Brigham” Young. The business was later purchased by Thomas J. Price in 1930. His son, Thomas L. Price, joined the company in 1964 and, 33 […]
Straker Foundation distributes January 2026 grants
The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation awarded just over one million dollars in January 2026 grant funding. This cycle included grants of up to $150,000.00, and covered a range of needs, from helping fire departments upgrade equipment to providing support for back-to-school initiatives. Awards address youth programming, educational needs, poverty and homelessness, mental health […]
Visit Zanesville’s inaugural Y-Bridge Irish Dash event held downtown
The much-anticipated Y-Bridge Irish Dash debuted on March 14, 2026, in front of Muddy Miser’s with a strong turnout of around 300 participants who signed up for either the timed 5K run or the 1-mile fun run/walk. The event brought two out-of-state visitors and over 100 from outside the county. Visit Zanesville-Muskingum County hosted the […]
John McIntire Library to reopen May 1, 2026 with celebration welcoming patrons
There will be a grand reopening for the John McIntire Library on May 1, 2026, with a ribbon cutting kicking off the celebration at 4:00 p.m. The community will be welcomed into the building directly following the ribbon cutting to see the refreshed spaces through a self-guided tour until 7:00 p.m. “We’ll continue the celebration […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast recognizes 16 students
The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast, held at North Terrace Church of Christ in Zanesville on January 19, 2026, offered moments of reflection on the impact MLK left and continues to leave, while also looking to the future by providing scholarships for students pursuing higher education. “32 years is a […]