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A2 | LOCAL NEWS The MARCH 6 - 19, 2026
Embracing our nickname, ‘The Buzz’

BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ

You may have noticed that our mast- massive load of papers that we hand-de- a newspaper.” Plus, many other com-
head on the cover of this issue, Vol. 8, liver to around 80 high-traffic locations ments that indicate that the messaging
No. 18, and our logo have changed to throughout the county is wild to see is not getting through as easily as we
simply The Buzz. Why the change? We packed into our car, definitely exceeding hoped. We completely understand the
are often called The Buzz by many of our its suggested load capacity. But a fami- confusion, and that is why we needed to
NEXT DEADLINE readers, and since originally naming the ly-run business does what it needs to do, make a change that clearly states that
Monday, March 16 newspaper in 2018, a lot has changed. especially a free newspaper operated by we are a paper for a broader audience.
To fully understand where we are now, a team of mostly two, with assistance I was inspired by the Muskingum Coun-
NEXT ISSUE you should know how far we have come from my mom, who gathers events for ty Center for Seniors’ recent rebrand,
Friday, March 20 and who we are. We started the Buzz the event calendar, my son, who draws where they began using their nickname,
because of a need for a community-fo-
the comics, and my daughter, who has The Center, to represent who they are for
cused newspaper after a long-standing written for the paper and will occasion- today’s 60 and better crowd. So in short,
PICKUP LOCATIONS newspaper ceased operations. Given ally proof read since I am absolutely hor- we are still the same Dresden Buzz,
DRESDEN: Bonnie Longaberger Senior Center, our expertise in publications, we quick- rible at catching my own mistakes. My we’re just going by the name our readers
Scotties Den, Circle K, Thirsty Dawg, Dresden
Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, Dresden Buzz, ly moved to fill the need, publishing the husband, Matthew, has been by my side have given us. Our website address and
Main Street Pizzeria, The Mill, Agin Hardware, Dresden Buzz newspaper within a few this entire time, even though I am sure email addresses will remain the same.
Certified, Subway, Shrivers Pharmacy, weeks. We had been operating Dotson he thinks I am nuts for wanting to ven- The Buzz has grown a lot over the past
Humble Heart
Design Studio, a graphic design busi- ture into the newspaper world. He has almost eight years, and we are not done!
FRAZEYSBURG: New Beginnings Drive Thru, ness, since 2009, moving our business taken on the job of photographing sports We will continue to listen to our readers,
Dairy Queen, Frazeysburg Village Office,
Subway, Duchess Gas Station, Fallsburg Pizza, to Dresden in 2014. The first volumes and writing articles covering eight high to support the community by highlight-
Village Pizzeria & Kitchen of the Buzz were printed in-house with schools and Muskingum University. We ing the amazing accomplishments of
a low print run and just a few pages both wear many hats, as you can imag- students, sharing the achievements
NASHPORT: Crenos Pizza
covering news, sports, and events from ine. I will not list mine as I don’t want to obtained by residents, promoting local
ZANESVILLE: Kroger, The Muskingum County the Tri-Valley area. During that time, we put you to sleep. events, supporting small businesses
YMCA, John McIntire Library, The Center, Mass
Media Comics, Denny’s Classic Diner, Fieldhouse heard the need for more local coverage Now that you know the history, let through featured articles and affordable
Family Sports and Wellness Center, Donald’s in print for news coming from other me shed some light on why we made a advertising, and connecting all areas of
Donuts, The Zanesville-Muskingum County parts of the county. In 2023, we made slight change to our branding. We have our county with a truly local newspaper
Conference & Welcome Center, The Elk’s Eye Art the decision to step up our coverage been battling the issue of many not im- – made with 100% local news, that can
Market, Walgreens (Military Rd.), Sunrise Bowling
Center, Colony Square Mall, Chatty Cat Café , efforts and expand to include all of the mediately understanding why a newspa- be enjoyed in print and online at no cost
A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer, county, becoming Muskingum County’s per from Dresden is covering something to our readers thanks to the support of
Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl, Riesbeck’s Food Markets, Free Newspaper. That change meant across the county. We have heard, “Oh, our advertisers.
Tee Jay’s Country Place, Ditty's Downtown Deli,
Winerak Market, Rittberger North Market first doubling, then quadrupling, our the Dresden Buzz, what are you doing
print run and adding more pages. The here?” and “I did not know Dresden had
SOUTH ZANESVILLE: South Branch Library,
Darrell’s Donuts, Central Pike Coffee Co.,
Happy Donuts, Riesbeck’s Food Markets Home Show in Colony Square Mall builds
AVONDALE: Tina’s Diner
WEST PIKE: Litten Home Hardware,
West Side Market, Keck’s Pies and Pints connections between home-related
NEW CONCORD: Scott’s Diner, Wally’s Pizza,
New Concord Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, businesses and potential clients
Oscar’s Place, Riesbeck’s Food Markets
DUNCAN FALLS: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ
Library
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Branch Library,
Higgins Lumber, Midtown Bar and Grill,
Old Town Pizza
Bold type indicates a location with an
outdoor newspaper box.

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The Sherwin Williams display at the 2026 Home Show in Colony Square Mall. Lynette Dotson

Businesses, big and small, offering tie Gordon. This was the business’s third “We ran a pole barn special, a 24 by 24
home-related services filled the com- year at the show. pole barn that’s installed for $10,500,
mon space in Colony Square Mall during “We get to be face-to-face with clients, and we’ve had about 26 people that are
the annual Home Show, which was held and it’s great. They can meet me before signed up for that. So, it’s been really,
February 27 through March 1. The show I ever show up at their home, so every- really good,” said Tom Piecynski. “We’ve
connected around 25 businesses with one’s guard is down. We can just sit here had quite a bit of interest in our compos-
prospective clients. and chat, and they can get to know me, I ite decking.”
“I hope that guests who attended the can get to know them,” said Alex. Ables Heating and Cooling has been
Home Show made new connections and Builders D.R. Horton were set up attending the show for roughly 15 years.
found helpful information they needed alongside Lepi & Associates, with whom “We do heating and cooling, and we
while researching home-related projects they have partnered to bring a new hous- are a full-blown electrical contractor.
and issues, and that they had an enjoy- ing development that is currently being So, if you have any heating and cooling
able time doing so. In the same regard, built on the northern end of Zanesville. needs, you know, we can, or electric
I hope that the participating businesses “We’re America’s Most Affordable needs, we can help you out,” said Justin
were successful in meeting new custom- Builder,” stated Sophia Crawford, a junior Stoolfire, a HVAC Project Manager for
ers and connecting with the communi- assistant to agent Christy Renolds. “We the company. “There’s a lot of people
ty,” said Jessica Brailer, Colony Square have about 22 communities throughout coming by, even for having mild weather
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Mall general manager. central Ohio. We are here to support the outside, there’s still a lot of people com-
The list of participating businesses in- new Zanesville community. There will be ing by. And it’s been great talking to peo-
cluded Ables, Inc., Key Roofing, Higgins just under 90 homes at that home site, ple and making some connections.”
BUZZ ADVERTISING RATES Lumber Company, AG Home Services, ranches, some with basements. There’s Donnie and Jessica Nutter were at the
(per ad - multi ad discounts available) Bath Fitter, Roto Rooter, Sherwin-Wil- about just under ten different floor plans home show to promote their business,
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
liams, Leaf Filter, Fello Electric, The that you can choose from.” Nutter Home Improvement. This was
FULL PAGE ............................................. $325 Zemba Companies, Sit Means Sit, Town Dog training business Sit Means Sit their first year at the show, but they plan
HALF PAGE ............................................. $225 & Country Realty, Lepi & Associates, Nut- also displayed for the third year at the to come back next year as well.
QUARTER PAGE ...................................... $165 ter Home Improvement, ImproveIt Home Home Show. The business started in 2021, offer-
SIXTH PAGE ........................................... $125 Remodeling, Brown Security, Town & “I think the turnout has been wonder- ing whole-house residential renovation
Country Realtors, Mutt Commanders, ful this year. We’ve had a lot of interest work, and has recently expanded to new
EIGHTH PAGE .......................................... $95 Leaf Home Bath, Huddy’s Home Im- in our business, and we’ve also been construction. “[This is] our first time [at
SIXTEENTH .............................................. $75 provement, Weed Rite Fence, Balloons watching the other booths, and we’ve the home show]. We’ve got, I think, like
+ Blooms, Lashley Tractor Sales, Down seen a lot of buzzing going on at the oth- five or six solid leads this week, stated
SHOP & HIRE LOCAL Home Lawn Furniture, Reactiv8 Shingle er booths. So, really happy that we did it Donnie.
BUZZ BUSINESS DIRECTORY Rejuvenation, Grassroots Hydroseeding this year,” said owner Erica Foster. Colony Square Mall is home to many
& Property Services, A. Yoder Roofing, Higgins Lumber Company, which has events throughout the year. Please visit
(space is limited) Buckeye Power Sales, Motto Mortgage, two locations in Muskingum County, one colonysquaremall.com/events for up-
$29 PER MO / $99 PER 6 MO / $169 PER YR and J & M Construction. in Roseville and one in Zanesville, has coming event information.
Representing AG Home Services out been participating in the Home Show for
CLASSIFIED ADS of Frazeysburg were owners Alex and Ka- two years.
(non commercial only)
New sign installed welcoming visitors to
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This is the second sign project the or- and I think it just shows the extent to we will be showing a Zane Grey film. It
Enjoy reading the Buzz? ganization has unveiled recently in cele- which the Straker Foundation reaches will be catered by Theo’s; we even have
bration of America’s 250th anniversary. out within Muskingum County. So this is a speaker from the Zane Grey West Soci-
You can support us by... The first was replacing a 50-year-old sign just one of the many contributions that ety who’s interested in coming, so we’re
that was on the Glenn Plumbing Build- they’re making, not only to the city of very excited for that. And then the next
ing, 42 E. Main Street, New Concord. Zanesville, but to our entire county as a thing that we are doing is a paint and sip
LEAVING A FOLLOWING FOLLOWING The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable whole.” here in New Concord, using some of the
REVIEW ON US ON US ON Foundation was instrumental in the pro- Besides adding new signage, the Mu- slate from the original roof of the Harper
GOOGLE. FACEBOOK. INSTAGRAM.
cess. “We are so extremely grateful for seum Association of East Muskingum Cabin.”
their help in doing that [providing fund- has been working on events for this For more information about the Mu-
ing]. This has been a wonderful thing for milestone year, celebrating U.S. histo- seum Association of East Muskingum,
the village to do, and for us to do,” Neal ry. “The first thing that we got off the visit johnandannieglennmuseum.org or
said. ground was a historic business event nationalroadandzanegreymuseum.org.
“I think the sign itself is just an ex- that we were part of, where we sort of For information about The J.W. & M.H.
cellent contribution to our village. I am highlighted all of the businesses that Straker Charitable Foundation, go to
Thank you for reading the a resident here,” said Dr. Beth Fox, di- have been in New Concord, what they www.strakerfoundation.org.
The Buzz! rector of special projects for The J.W. looked like in the past,” explained Neal.
& M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation. “Our next big event is a dinner and a
“It’s a great contribution to our village, movie at the Zane Grey Museum, where