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COVER STORY
Colony Square Mall remains popular gathering

place offering community events, shopping,

dining, and fun by Lynette Dotson

The Colony Square Mall has been a shows that specialize in local artisans, and T.J.Max. Other businesses like Z.
NEXT DEADLINE hub for community engagement and crafters, small businesses, direct sales Nails, Westwood Tattoo Collective, Su-
February 17 at 5PM connection in Zanesville and the sur- consultants, they are done in the com- per Brow, Planet Fitness, Lashley Trac-
rounding area for years. In 2025 those mon area of the mall, and they are open tor Sales, L3gacy Ink, Gracie Allegiance
NEXT ISSUE opportunities are growing. From new to anyone that has those types of items. Ohio Jiu Jitsu, Fabulous Styles & Cuts, &
February 21 businesses that offer places to gather And I think it is a nice way for them to AT&T are also all in the mall. The food
and shop, to great community-focused get their foot in the door for really mini- court houses Auntie Anne’s, China Max,
PICKUP LOCATIONS events, the mall has a lot to offer. mal cost and we take care of the setup Picnic Pizza, and the newly opened Pit
for them and they can come in here and
Stop Express.
Just this month alone, there are two
DRESDEN: Bonnie Longaberger Senior Center, huge events that will be held at the set up for the entire weekend.” New businesses Bin Mania, and Ja-
Scotties Den, Dari Twist, Circle K, Thirsty Dawg,
The Warehouse Restaurant, Dresden Branch Colony Square Mall including the Home Last year, the Colony Square Mall mie’s Cheese Steaks are set to open
Library, Creno’s Pizza, Beauty By Design, Dresden Show on February 21 through 23 from began working with the Muskingum soon and Tax Zone and Kenpo Karate
Buzz, Main Street Pizzeria, The Mill, Agin 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the East- County Library System to establish an with Ian Lauer just recently opened.
Hardware, Certified, Subway, Shrivers Pharmacy, side Community Ministry Chair-ity Auc- outreach location in the mall. The space “I would like to invite everybody, but
Humble Heart, Smore Baskets
tion which is scheduled for February 20- is located in the Food Court which works especially folks who haven’t been out
FRAZEYSBURG: New Beginnings Drive Thru, 22. perfectly for gathering with a few friends for a while to come in, take a walk
Dairy Queen, Frazeysburg Village Office, The Home Show is targeted towards to play one of the board games avail- through the mall, see the great things
Subway, Duchess Gas Station, Fallsburg Pizza home improvement professionals and able to borrow from the library or grab we’ve added within the last couple of
those who own a home or are looking to some food and get in some reading. The years,” Brailer said welcomely. “I think
NASHPORT: Crenos Pizza
purchase one. It is made possible due to outreach location is set to continue in people would be pleasantly surprised,
ZANESVILLE: Kroger, The Muskingum County a collaboration between WHIZ (Marquee 2025. there’s some really unique businesses
YMCA, John McIntire Library, Muskingum County Broadcasting) and the Colony Square “We are continuing our partnership that have come to the mall, and I feel
Center for Seniors, Mass Media Comics, Mall. with the Muskingum County Library Sys- they have added a lot of quality and va-
Denny’s Classic Diner, Fieldhouse Family Sports
and Wellness Center, Donald’s Donuts, “We’re really pleased with the turnout tem,” said Brailer, “They have brought riety and excitement to the mall. The
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Conference that we have had with exhibitors signing forth some really nice creative events, Chatty Cat Cafe they are doing phe-
& Welcome Center, The Elk’s Eye Art Market, up. -- You’ll see some real estate brokers, they did a self-defense class, they did a nomenal. They have adopted out over
Walgreens (Military Rd.), The Carr Center, you’ll see some finance specialists, and diabetes screening class, we are going 200 cats since their opening, that is
Sunrise Bowling Center, Colony Square Mall
of course, different facets of contractors to have an ultimate UNO showdown, we another way to socialize and connect,
SOUTH ZANESVILLE: South Branch Library, and architects, some landscapers, and get to have a family reading festival this they have study rooms available where
Darrell’s Donuts, Central Pike Coffee Co. maybe even some direct sales consul- summer here that the library and the you can come in, they do special nights
tants,” said Colony Square Mall General Muskingum Literacy Council is spear- they have a bingo night, different theme
AVONDALE: Tina’s Diner Manager, Jessica Brailer. “Each year we heading.” nights in there. We are seeing a lot of
WEST PIKE: Litten Home Hardware, will see some of the same exhibitors re- Also, in the Food Court portion of the folks that like to go to Adventure Gam-
West Side Market turn but then we pick up some new ones mall is the Zanesville High School Stu- ing. They come in there and hang out
as well. They always do a good job of dent Art Gallery. “It is a beautiful way to and gather, as well as Kip’s Cards. The
NEW CONCORD: Scott’s Diner, Wally’s Pizza, bringing really engaging displays, some showcase the hard work the students Smashing Barrels within the last couple
New Concord Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, will give drawings that the public can put in,” Brailer commented. Artwork years they have expanded, so they are
Orme Hardware
enter to win, they will have some swag is updated frequently so there is some- now about five times the size of what
DUNCAN FALLS: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch items and handouts, and some of them thing new to admire on a regular basis. they used to be and it is a really good
Library will do demonstrations. It’s always really Some of the artwork is also available to family gathering spot in there, and they
nice to come out and see those things.” purchase. Details are posted in the gal- do offer alcoholic beverages and snacks
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Branch Library There is still time to participate by lery. in there too. And then, of course, I would
setting up a booth at the show. Call In addition to the amazing events and be remiss if I didn’t mention the 146,
740-452-5431 or email either kfell@ community partnerships that the Col- the new restaurant that took over the
whizmediagroup or receptionist@whiz ony Square Mall has welcomed, there former Garfield’s location. I think that
mediagroup.com to reserve your space. are also a ton of newer businesses and has been a phenomenal update and up-
“I always like to say it’s under one roof many timeless favorites that are still grade here to the mall and we are glad
here and whatever the weather is doing deeply rooted in the mall’s core. Places to be able to offer that well-rounded ex-
outside you can come in here and enjoy like Smashing Barrels & Suds Arcade, perience again to our folks that come
that and I always think it is nice that you Perry’s Glo-Putt, Chatty Cat Cafe, The in and enjoy a nice meal, and then, of
can kind of go at your own pace, you can 146 Restaurant, Cinemark Theatres, course, frequent the movie theater, just
stop and shop if you like, you can fre- and Adventure Gaming are great places make a day or an evening of it. So I think
quent one of the stores like the arcade to spend time with family and friends we are providing good experiences over-
and have some fun,” said Brailer. or maybe even build new friendships all for the community and I would love
The Chair-ity Auction will begin at 3:00 (especially with the adoptable cats at for people to come out and enjoy that
p.m. on Friday, February 21 at the mall. Chatty Cat Cafe). There are still tons of firsthand.”
About 25 creatively decorated chairs of stores to shop including American Eagle Colony Square Mall is located at 3575
many types including rocking, office, bar Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Casa Maple Avenue in Zanesville. They can
stools, and more are expected. Bella, Claire’s, Deja Vu Boutique, Dun- be found online at colonysquaremall.
“We are glad to expand on the part- ham’s Sports, Finish Line, Five Below, com, on Facebook @ColonySquareMall,
nership that we have with the East Side Izzy Bees, JCPenney, Kips Cards- Sports on Instagram @colonysquaremallzanes-
Community Ministries they provide so Collectibles, Lu Lu’s Gifts And More, ville, and X @ColonySqMall.
many services throughout our whole S&J Gifts, Shoe Carnival, Spencer Gifts,
community for the entire year so we love
to partner with them for the charity auc-
tion,” stated Brailer.
Chairs and other donated incentives
may be previewed on Thursday, Febru-
ary 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at
the mall. While there, cast your vote for
the People’s Choice Award! The winner
will be announced during the live auc-
tion on Friday. A silent auction will also
be happening at the mall from February
20 at 5 p.m. through 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Several repeating events are also
planned throughout the year including
craft and vendor shows.
“We are looking forward to continu-
ing our seasonal craft and vendor shows
that we have,” Brailer said. “Those are Zanesville High School Student Art Gallery located inside the Colony Square Mall. Lynette Dotson
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