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Tri-Valley Fire District partners Paving in New SENIOR

with American Red Cross to host Concord CENTER

community blood drive submitted Parnell and Associates will be paving MENU
in the Village of New Concord on Mon-
day, July 28 and Tuesday July 29. Roads
The Tri-Valley Fire District will host Ohio 43821 (740) 754-1332 Station
a community blood drive with the Ameri- (740) 754-1778 Fax www.tvjfd.org kids, will be milled on Monday, July 28 and Lunch is served Monday through
will be paved on Tuesday, July 29. North
can Red Cross on September 6, 2025, public hands-on fire prevention dem- Friday each week. Reservations are re-
from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Dres- onstrations, touch a truck, lunch, and Liberty Road will be CLOSED between quired by 9 am for lunch by calling the
East High Street and South Street and
den Fire Station, 21 W. 9th Street, many other exciting things for the public Muskingum County Senior Center at
Dresden. to enjoy. will be restricted to one lane near Paden 740-454-9761. There is a suggested do-
Drive. The College Drive exit to Main
For more information or to make an ap- On June 1, 2025, The Tri-Valley Fire nation of $3.00 for lunch. Menu is sub-
pointment to donate, call 740.754.1332 District became fully operation and Street will be closed Monday, July 28 ject to change without notice.
after the milling is completed until Tues-
or sign up online at redcrossblood.org. serves a combined jurisdiction that in-
“The Tri-Valley Fire District is commit- cludes the Village of Dresden, Jeffer- day, July 29 when the paving is finished. Friday, July 25
It will be closed from West High Street to
ted to strengthening our community and son and Cass Townships in Muskingum KIELBASA POTATO SOUP, COTTAGE
helping meet hospital and patient needs County, as well as Washington Township West Main Street. CHEESE, PINEAPPLE, PEACHES,
through blood donations,” said Harold in Coshocton County. Over the past year, ANIMAL CRACKERS
Wolford, Fire Chief. “This blood drive is District officials have worked diligently Y-Bridge Arts
our way of giving staff, colleagues and to facilitate a smooth transition and Monday, July 28
neighbors an opportunity to help save ensure continuity of service during the Festival opens SAUSAGE GRAVY, HASHBROWNS,
lives.” changeover from Dresden Fire to TVJFD. APPLESAUCE, ORANGE JUICE
Blood is a perishable product that can Building on a proud legacy of service Friday, August
only come from volunteer blood donors. dating back to 1928, TVJFD is commit- Tuesday, July 29
With someone in the U.S. needing blood ted to continuing the tradition of excel- 1 at Zane State CHICKEN SOFT TACO, MEXICAN
every two seconds, blood products must lence established by the Dresden Fire CORN, RICE, PEACHES
be constantly replenished, according to Department. The new District is gov-
the Red Cross. erned by a five-member board, with one College/OUZ- Wednesday, July 30
“We urge community members to representative from each participating SLOPPY JOE, BAKED POTATO,
donate blood and help ensure that pa- municipality and one at-large member, Campus GREEN BEANS, FRUITED JELLO
tients in local hospitals have a supply of along with a designated fiscal officer.
blood ready and waiting before an emer- Fire and EMS operations will continue The 15th annual Y-Bridge Festival is Thursday, July 31
gency occurs. There’s no better feeling to be based out of the Dresden Fire Sta- Friday, August 1st from 2 p.m. until dark PORK PATTY, WEDGE FRIES, PEAS
than knowing that your blood donation tion, utilizing the same equipment and and Saturday, August 2nd from 11 a.m. & CARROTS, FRESH APPLE
may give someone a second chance at staffed by the same dedicated team until dark.
life.” of volunteers and part-time personnel The FREE event will feature local and The August menu was not ready by
According to the Red Cross, donors who have long served the community. regional artists, musicians, children’s the Dresden Buzz in time to publish
with all blood types are needed, espe- For more information and the latest up- activities, and food vendors. it in this issue. Please refer visit
cially those with types O negative, A dates, please visit www.TVJFD.org, fol- It is important to note that the festival www.mccfs.org/Nutrition/Menu
negative and B negative. low us on Facebook, or stop by the fire is moving temporarily to Zane State Col- for the complete menu.
In addition to the blood drive, the Tri- station at 21 W. 9th Street, Dresden. lege/OUZ (1555 Newark Road, Zanes-
Valley Fire District will also be hold- The public is also encouraged to attend ville) due to downtown construction. Bonnie Longaberger
ing an open house from 10:00 – 2:00 District Board meetings that are held It will return to downtown Zanesville Senior Center
pm September 6, 2025. There will be monthly on the second Tuesday of each in 2027 upon completion of construc- 1348 Main Street, Dresden
games for the Tri-Valley Joint Fire District month at 07:00pm at the fire station. tion around the Secrest Auditorium and
21 W 9th Street PO Box 687 Dresden, Muskingum Convention Conference and Muskingum County
Center for Seniors
Facilities Authority. 160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville
Village of New Concord This year’s festival will highlight art-
ists working in many mediums including
announces new Council Members, painting, stained glass, jewelry making,
artisan soaps and candles, 3-D work, fi- Recycling
ceramics, photography, mixed-media,
Village Administrator, and Public ber art, leather and more. date set for
Friday night’s musical entertainment
Works Director submitted includes Brian Smith, KLB & Co, Mike unwanted
Hawley, Steve Spires, and Spelchek.
There will be a Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m.
The Village of New Concord is pleased nounce the promotion of Dalton Flinn on Friday with special guests. Saturday
to announce the appointments of Mi- to the position of New Concord Village begins with yoga on the green at 11 appliances
chael Bennett and Yolanda Taylor to Administrator from Assistant Village a.m., followed by entertainment by Mar-
New Concord Village Council. Mike and Administrator, and the appointment jorie & Butch’s School of Dance, Evan
Yolanda will complete the council terms of Chris Huebner to the newly-created Abood, Mister Joe, Dr. Laura Schumann, An appliance recycling date has
which end December 31, 2025. We position of Public Works Director from A2J Crew Dance Company, and Tongo been set for August 5, 9:00 AM – 2:00
thank them for their important service Village Administrator. Dalton has been Rad. PM at Muskingum County Recycling,
to the community and welcome them to with the Village since 2021 and Chris For more information, please follow 2215 Old Adamsville Rd, Zanesville.
Village leadership. since 2006. the Y-Bridge Art Festival on Facebook. Appliances that may be recycled on
The Village is also pleased to an- this day include: Refrigerators, Freezers,
Dehumidifiers, Humidifiers, Automatic
Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Kitchen
Muskingum 250 Community Movie Night: Ranges/Stoves, Dryers, Washers, Fur-
naces, Microwaves, Water Tanks, Small
The Patriot Kitchen Appliances, Water Heaters,
Grills, Water Pumps, Range Hoods, Heat-
The Muskingum 250 Committee, in Admission: Free and open to all ages hibitions to community gatherings, the ers, Fans, Toaster Ovens, Trash Compac-
partnership with Ohio University Zanes- Committee’s programs honor our past tors, Mowers and Other Lawn Equipment
ville and the Muskingum County Library About the Film and inspire our future. (gas must be removed), Water Soften-
System, invites the community to a free, Starring Mel Gibson, The Patriot fol- Ohio University Zanesville and the ers, Vacuums, Scrap Metal
special screening of The Patriot on Fri- lows Benjamin Martin, a reluctant hero Muskingum 250 Committee encour- For more information visit wastea-
day, July 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Elson drawn into the fight for American inde- age community members of all ages bate.org/special-collection.
Hall Auditorium. pendence as war arrives on his door- to check out this upcoming opportunity
step. Packed with thrilling battle scenes, and many others taking place across the FOLLOW THE BUZZ
Event Details emotional depth, and powerful story- OHIO Zanesville Campus. Check out fu-
telling, this acclaimed historical drama ture community events by visiting www. @DRESDENBUZZ
What: Muskingum 250 Movie Night: brings the Revolution to life. ohio.edu/zanesville/campus-events . To
The Patriot learn more about this event and other
When: Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM About Muskingum 250 Muskingum 250 programs, visit https://
(doors open at 6:00 PM) Committee www.muskingumcountyhistory.org/
Where: Elson Hall Auditorium, Ohio The Muskingum 250 Committee is lead- new-events. For media inquiries, contact
University Zanesville (1425 Newark ing a year-long series of events com- Heather Sands, Manager of Campus HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP?
Road, Zanesville, OH 43701) memorating the 250th anniversary of Communications and External Rela- CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408.
Muskingum County. From historical ex- tions, at hsands@ohio.edu.