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Muskingum County Tourism Development

Grants

er.
“The community and especially the
businesses, the non-profits of the area
NEXT DEADLINE support each other and understand that
our purpose is not only to educate and
Monday, February 16 provide presentations, but also to draw
people to our area so that they can learn
NEXT ISSUE more about our area, take advantage of
Friday, February 20 our businesses, stay at our hotels, and
have things to do that are different and
fun, as well as friendly for the whole fam-
PICKUP LOCATIONS ily,” explained Harper.
DRESDEN: Bonnie Longaberger Senior Center, McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn
Scotties Den, Circle K, Thirsty Dawg, Dresden Maze is enhancing their venue to attract
Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, Dresden Buzz,
Main Street Pizzeria, The Mill, Agin Hardware, musical acts.
Certified, Subway, Shrivers Pharmacy, “We are going to add security cameras,
Humble Heart microphones, electricity, and sound sys-
FRAZEYSBURG: New Beginnings Drive Thru, Jordin Harmer speaks before announcing grant recipients at a brief ceremony held at the Welcome tems to host live music events in the back
Dairy Queen, Frazeysburg Village Office, Center. Lynette Dotson of our venue. During the fall, and hopeful-
Subway, Duchess Gas Station, Fallsburg Pizza, ly the other times of the year,” McDonald
Village Pizzeria & Kitchen said.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We’re very excited to put these dollars
NASHPORT: Crenos Pizza to good use. At Wolfie’s Campground, “We are really delighted that the com-
ZANESVILLE: Kroger, The Muskingum County a family-friendly community event that we’re actually going to be promoting our munity invests in our farm. We want to
YMCA, John McIntire Library, Muskingum County includes a 5K race, a one-mile family fun summer program. We have a lot of key give back to the community, and the
Center for Seniors, Mass Media Comics, run/walk, and a charity car cruise-in. events and activities that we partner with community will be a part of us. We are
Denny’s Classic Diner, Fieldhouse Family Sports “The grant funding will primarily help local businesses and artists to promote thankful that there is a bed tax. We’re
and Wellness Center, Donald’s Donuts, thankful for our vibrant chamber and con-
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Conference us expand the reach and visibility of the tourism in the area. We also partner with vention visitor bureau,” said Co-Owner of
& Welcome Center, The Elk’s Eye Art Market, event through marketing and promotion, the Ohio State to do some activities and
Walgreens (Military Rd.), Sunrise Bowling Center, with the goal of attracting visitors from bring some people in from there. We’ll McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze,
Colony Square Mall, Chatty Cat Café , Susan McDonald.
A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer, outside the immediate area. Our intent is be spending a lot of emphasis on digital Destination Dresden is looking to
Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl, Riesbeck’s Food Markets, not only to host a successful event, but marketing and getting the word spread grow their annual event, America’s Bas-
Tee Jay’s Country Place, Ditty's Downtown Deli, also to encourage participants and their across the state and even further,” Wolf-
Winerak Market, Rittberger North Market families to spend time in New Concord ie’s Campground Co-Owner-Operator Kev- ket Festival. The event celebrates Dres-
SOUTH ZANESVILLE: South Branch Library, and Zanesville, exploring local dining, in Strope said. den’s rich basket-weaving history.
“Last year, we had over 1,000 attend-
Darrell’s Donuts, Central Pike Coffee Co., lodging, and attractions. Additionally, the “There’s a lot of things we can do to
Happy Donuts, Riesbeck’s Food Markets grant will help offset some of the upfront work together in the community, which is ees. We’re hoping with this extra fund-
AVONDALE: Tina’s Diner event costs, allowing us to ensure that exciting for us. Because the more things ing, we can have more advertising and
promote our July 11th event in Dresden,
the majority of funds raised during the there are in Zanesville, the more people
WEST PIKE: Litten Home Hardware, Ohio,” said Dresden Community Associa-
West Side Market, Keck’s Pies and Pints event can be directed back to Bravo Six it brings in. It’s good for everybody. So, tion President, Darron Delancey.
Foundation’s veteran support programs,” we’re really looking forward to doing that.
NEW CONCORD: Scott’s Diner, Wally’s Pizza, explained Bravo Six Foundation Founder And again, just continuing our partner- “It’s going to be so beneficial. Every-
New Concord Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, and Executive Director, Chris Davis. ships and expanding those and strength- thing we do, of course, we’re a non-profit,
Oscar’s Place, Riesbeck’s Food Markets so any funding we receive is spectacular.
“Being selected to receive the Musking- ening the ones that we already have,”
DUNCAN FALLS: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch um County Tourism Grant is both an Strope added. So we’re going to go ahead and pursue
Library with different advertising prospects with-
honor and a strong vote of confidence Muskingum County History will be
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Branch Library, in our organization and our mission. As bringing its Historical Holiday Homes Tour in the 50 mile radius outside of the Dres-
Higgins Lumber, Midtown Bar and Grill, a growing nonprofit, this support affirms back this December. den area. Hopefully, we can draw more
Old Town Pizza that our work supporting veterans also “Our purpose for this grant will be to people in to our July 11th event. And
Bold type indicates a location with an aligns with broader community and tour- host our second annual Historical Holiday hopefully we’ll see a bigger and better
outdoor newspaper box. America’s Basket Festival than we ever
ism goals. It allows us to elevate Stars Tour of homes and businesses in the Put-
& Strides from a local fundraiser into a nam area. We had our first event this past have before,” explained Delancey.
signature community event that show- December. Despite ending up with a level The second round for the 2026
cases what Muskingum County has to 2 snow emergency, we had over 80 peo- Muskingum County Tourism Develop-
offer, while also strengthening our ability ple attend and visited almost 20 proper- ment Grant will be open from April 1
to serve veterans in meaningful ways. We ties in the Putnam area. We thought that through May 31. Eligible organizations
are incredibly grateful for the partnership was overwhelming support for an event. interested in applying should go to Vis-
and view this grant as an important step Our businesses and homeowners want to itZanesville.com for application details
in building an event that will have lasting do it again every year. As we develop it and program guidelines.
impact for both our mission and the re- as a fundraiser for the Historical Society,
gion,” Davis said. we’re hoping to utilize these funds to get ADVERTISE IN THE DRESDEN BUZZ.
Wolfie’s Campground is promoting the word spread,” Executive Director of 740-270-2408
its summer program. Muskingum County History, Larisa Harp-

Dale Hileman and Donald R. Myers legacy

funds accepting 2026 grant applications

Funding available for projects, activities in Appalachian Ohio

BY THE FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio A native of Columbiana County, Hile- director of the Ohio Mid-Eastern Govern-
(FAO), in collaboration with its 15 affil- man’s legacy includes a lifetime of ser- ments Alliance and president of EODA.
iate foundation partners, is accepting vice to eastern Ohio. He worked for Co- During his years of service, Myers advo-
applications for 2026 grants available lumbia Gas of Ohio for 40 years, serving cated for Appalachian Ohio and gener-
through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund Carrollton, Jackson and Cambridge in ated countless financial investments to
and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund Appalachian Ohio, and helped establish support the region’s progress in meeting
to Support Partnership in Appalachian EODA to promote economic develop- basic needs, including infrastructure de-
Ohio. ment and growth in eastern Ohio. In re- velopment that advanced quality of life
Funding is available for projects and tirement, he remained committed to im- and economic growth – a legacy that
activities that are improving quality of proving quality of life in the region and to continues through the FAO fund that
life and advancing flourishing Appala- promoting his community of Cambridge bears his name.
chian Ohio communities. Applications in Guernsey County, where he shared his A 501(c)(3) public charity, FAO is a
for both funding opportunities must be final years with his wife, Evelyn. regional community foundation serving
submitted online by Tuesday, March 17. the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio.
Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund In partnership with 14 geographic af-
Dale Hileman Legacy Fund The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to filiate foundations and the regionwide
The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, cre- Support Partnership in Appalachian African American Community Fund, FAO
ated with support from the Eastern Ohio was created to support nonprof- works to unleash the collective potential
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Ohio Development Alliance (EODA), it and public organizations across the within Appalachian Ohio by encourag-
supports causes that were close to Hi- 32-county region in advancing projects ing and supporting philanthropy. FAO’s
leman’s heart – economic development and activities that improve quality of geographic affiliate partners serve the
BUZZ ADVERTISING RATES and growth – and organizations within life. Emphasis is on areas Myers worked Nelsonville area and Gallia, Guernsey,
(per ad - multi ad discounts available) EODA’s service area. The service area so passionately to address: education, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson,
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
covers Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Colum- regional networking, support for com- Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, No-
FULL PAGE ............................................. $325 biana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, munity leaders and fulfillment of basic ble, Perry and Vinton counties.
HALF PAGE ............................................. $225 Holmes, Jefferson, Monroe, Morgan, needs. For more information about these
QUARTER PAGE ...................................... $165 Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Tuscarawas Funding requests should not exceed funds, FAO and how you can support or
SIXTH PAGE ........................................... $125 and Washington counties. $1,000. Additional information and the create opportunities throughout Appa-
lachian Ohio, visit www.AppalachianO-
Funding requests should not exceed grant application are available at www.
EIGHTH PAGE .......................................... $95 $1,000. Additional information and the AppalachianOhio.org/Myers. hio.org, email info@ffao.org or call
SIXTEENTH .............................................. $75 grant application are available at www. Myers was a stalwart champion for 740.753.1111.
AppalachianOhio.org/Hileman. Appalachian Ohio, serving as executive
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