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Zane State College Celebrates Scholars and Donors at Annual
Breakfast Event SUBMITTED

Zane State College hosted its annual opportunity for students and donors of our community meets the potential tion and generosity have made a lasting
Scholar-Donor Breakfast on Tuesday, to meet, share stories, and celebrate of our students. Together, they represent impact on the College and our commu-
October 7, 2025, honoring the generos- the impact of philanthropy on educa- the heart of Zane State College.” nity.
ity of donors and the accomplishments tion. Students expressed their gratitude The Zane State College Founda- To view photos of the event, please
of student scholarship recipients. This through personal letters and by connect- tion Board attended the event, join- visit the College Facebook page.
year, 200 students received a combined ing directly with their donors over break- ing students and donors, employees,
203 scholarships supporting academic fast. and community members in recogniz-
excellence, leadership, and community “The Scholar-Donor Breakfast is one ing the academic achievements of the Look for the full article with the list of
commitment. of our most meaningful events of the 2025 scholarship recipients. This year’s all scholarship recipients on
Held on the Zane State College cam- year,” said Zane State College President speaker was John C. Matesich, III, Direc- dresdenbuzz.com.
pus, this annual breakfast provided an Chad Brown. “It’s where the generosity tor Emeritus, whose decades of dedica-

November Brings Veterans Day Tributes, Community

Gatherings, and the Start of the Holiday Season

BY LAUREN JOHNSON | ZANESVILLE-MUSKINGUM CVB INTERN
As fall winds down and November Thursday, November 7, offering an eve- of-a-kind gifts while supporting local tal-
begins, communities across Zanesville ning of shopping, friendship, and fun. ent.
and Muskingum County are preparing The event is free to attend and open to
to honor veterans, celebrate local tradi- everyone. South Zanesville
tions, and welcome the start of the holi- The evening includes trolley rides Christmas Parade
day season. through town, Walking Bingo at partici- The holiday season officially kicks
Veterans Day is a time to recognize pating merchants, and plenty of spe- off with the South Zanesville Christmas
and thank the men and women who cials, treats, and giveaways from local Parade on Saturday, November 23, at
have served our country. Join us in businesses. It’s a great opportunity to 2 p.m. Families can gather along the
Downtown Zanesville for the 2025 enjoy downtown Dresden and support parade route to enjoy festive floats,
Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, small shops before the holidays. marching bands, and community groups
November 8th at 11am to honor those spreading holiday cheer. Be on the look-
who have dedicated their lives to pro- Holiday Arts Festival at out for more parades throughout Musk-
tecting our freedoms. All are encour- Colony Square Mall ingum County this holiday season!
aged to attend additional events across The Holiday Arts Festival takes place With Veterans Day, local festivals, and
Muskingum County to display support on Friday, November 8, from 10 a.m. community parades, November offers
for our troops. to 5 p.m. at Colony Square Mall. Shop- plenty of opportunities to come together
pers can browse a variety of handcrafted and celebrate the spirit of the season.
Ladies’ Night Out – items, artwork, and seasonal décor cre- For a full list of upcoming holiday events
Friendship and Fun Fest ated by regional artisans and crafters. throughout Zanesville and Muskingum
Dresden’s annual Ladies’ Night Out The event offers a chance to find one- County, visit www.visitzanesville.com.
2024 Veterans Day Parade. Lynette Dotson – Friendship and Fun Fest returns on
Dr. Alexandra Lohse to Deliver

Lecture on “Ordinary Germans

and the Nazi Camp Universe”

SUBMITTED

amines how and why the German pop-
ulation continued to support the Nazi
regime throughout World War II. Her re-
search explores public responses to the
persecution of Jews and the concentra-
tion camp system from 1933 to 1939,
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Muskingum University will host the dedication to Holocaust remembrance
annual Miriam G. Schwartz Lecture on and her desire to encourage critical re-
Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Uni- flection on the consequences of preju-
versity Library Colloquium. The event, dice and hatred.
which is free and open to the public, will
include a 45-minute presentation fol-
lowed by a short Q&A session.
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Lohse, a researcher at the United States
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