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University America’s Basket Festival

President Susan Longaberger employees, Longaberger ment will benefit out of this as well. We clusively for the event will be available
S. Hasseler to family members, and the Dresden com- have baskets that are being donated for purchase at some of the shops.
There are several restaurants that will
for the basket bingo. There should be a
munity to reflect on the village’s history
Retire in Summer in the art of basketmaking as well as to good turnout for that too.” be open during the festival including:
The Warehouse, Leni’s, Scotties Den,
celebrate what the future holds as new
2026 submitted chapters are written in a story that is far The Dresden Tavern, Main Street Pizze-
ria, and Crenos.
from its end. New innovative baskets are
being woven by talented artisans who “Food trucks will be there as well,”
Muskingum University President Su- create handmade baskets that expand added Delancey. “So the food trucks
san S. Hasseler has announced her the parameters of how baskets can be will be out on Main Street from 11 to
plans to retire at the conclusion of incorporated into homes and how cus- 6. And then, since we’re talking about
the 2025-26 academic year, closing a tomizable they can truly be. food, the lunch-in-a-basket is still avail-
decade of transformative leadership Now entering into the event’s third able. It can be picked up at the registra-
marked by institutional growth, innova- year, America’s Basket Festival has tion area, which will be at Dresden &
tion, and a steadfast commitment to grown to be the biggest event the DCA Company. That lunch-in-a-basket will be
student access and success. hosts annually. 66 Vendors have already from 11 to 1 for pickup. There will be a
“It has been the greatest privilege of signed up compared to the 24 that at- sandwich, chips, a pasta, and a cookie
my professional life to serve as presi- for that. And that can be purchased on
dent of Muskingum University,” Presi- tended last year, and over 1,000 at- Eventbrite [ABF25.eventbrite.com].”
tendees are expected. Admission to the
dent Hasseler said. “I am incredibly Also, don’t miss live entertainment in
proud of all we have accomplished to- event is free; however, the hands-on ac- the Beer and Spirits Garden from noon
gether—and even more excited about tivities planned and Lunch in a Basket
until 6:00 p.m. in the garden space
the strong foundation we’ve built for the are offered for a fee. next to Lepi and Associates, 610 Main
University’s next era of impact.” “[There are] definitely more vendors, A Paint a Basket workshop will be
During her tenure, President Hasseler more food trucks, better entertainment, held at 1:30 at Union Square (701 Street, Dresden. Get ready for musical
has led Muskingum through a period of more entertainment, and raffles during Chestnut). The popular Build a Basket is performances by Scotty Hoff (12:00-
strategic advancement, significantly ex- the afternoon. So I think we’ll see a good also planned for the day, but spots are 2:00), Timothy Paul (2:00-4:00 p.m.),
panding the University’s regional influ- afternoon and a good crowd throughout already filled for that workshop. and Hunter Lepi (4:00-6:00). The garden
ence and enhancing its capacity to serve the whole day,” said DCA President and Members of the Longaberger family will remain open until 8:00 p.m.
a diverse and evolving student popula- Humble Heart co-owner Darron Delanc- will be available to sign baskets from For more information about this year’s
tion. Under her leadership, Muskingum ey. noon until 2:00 p.m. America’s Basket Festival, visit destina-
prioritized affordability, innovation, and America’s Basket Festival will take In addition to the large selection of tiondresden.com/americas-basket-fes-
workforce alignment in ways that have place on the final day of Dresden’s vendors that will be set up for the day, tival.
positioned the University for a dynamic Homecoming. A kiddie parade will be at there will also be special sales held at
future. 10:00 a.m. that morning, and rides and many of the shops open during the fes-
Through strengthened partnerships homecoming festivities will be held that tival. Be sure to check out Smore Bas-
with local businesses, school districts, afternoon into the evening. kets, Smore Christmas, Humble Heart, LOOK FOR A GALLERY OF
and community organizations, the Uni- “Also, that morning will be the bas- The Patio Shops, Dresden and Compa- PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT AT
versity has amplified its role as a re- ket bingo, so the bingo will be from 10 ny, Stacie’s Baskets, Dresden’s Baskets WWW.DRESDENBUZZ.COM
gional catalyst for economic and social to 12,” explained Delancey. “And last and More, Beauty by Design Floral Bou- AFTER JULY 12.
vitality. Under Hasseler’s leadership, year, they raised over $500 for the fire tique & The Dresden Brew Coffee Cafe,
the university has secured major grant department. Their goal this year is to and The Shops at Union Square. A red,
funding to expand scholarships, career do more, so it looks like the fire depart- white, and blue event basket created ex-
development programs, and technology
infrastructure, while also launching new
degree programs that directly respond
to the needs of today’s learners and to- FOLLOW THE BUZZ
morrow’s workforce.
One of the many highlights of her @DRESDENBUZZ
presidency was the opening of the Bull-
ock Health and Wellness Complex, a
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Secrest Auditorium
groundbreaking ceremony held on

June 23

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Secrest Auditorium, 3344 Shinnick Street, Zanesville, on
Monday, June 23. The Auditorium has been undergoing renovations but is entering a new stage of the
project which includes a 20,000 square foot area. The project received funding through the Appala-
chian Community Grant Program for renovations including a new grand lobby and event space, and a
new outdoor plaza. The project is part of a greater $30 Million Dollar revitalization project.
Ohio Department of Development