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Young Insurance Agency celebrates serving Zanesville and

Central Ohio for 100 years BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ

Young Insurance Agency, Inc. staff pictured from left to right are Tess Oiler, Pam Ufholz, Thomas L Price, Lynnell Hankinson, and Katie Ufholz. Lynette Dotson

A local, longstanding business is “We’ve been very, very fortunate. secretary/treasurer and 30-year em- are no more Prices that are our fam-
celebrating a major milestone this We’re appreciative – we’re in the ployee at Young Insurance. ily here in Zanesville. They had all
year – 100 years in business! people business, we’re not in the in- With a member of the third gener- moved away over those generations.
The Young Insurance Agency, Inc. surance business, we’re in the peo- ation of the Price family helping to But just the pride that the name still
was incorporated in 1926 under the ple business.” bring the company into the next 100 exists. And obviously, with Pam and
ownership of C.M. “Brigham” Young. Young Insurance is an independent years, and a closely knit work family, Lynnell, it’s going to continue. Be-
The business was later purchased insurance agency that offers home, Young Insurance knows the value of cause they’ll make it go.”
by Thomas J. Price in 1930. His son, auto, business, and life insurance. keeping what’s important protected Young Insurance Agency, Inc. can
Thomas L. Price, joined the company The original office for Young In- through assisting the community be found online at younginsagency.
in 1964 and, 33 years later, became surance was located in the Mason- with their insurance needs. com and on Facebook and Insta-
the president of the company, a role ic Temple Building. They moved in “The Price family has been in gram @younginsagency.
that he still holds to this day. His 1995 to an office building less than Zanesville at least six generations.
daughter, Lynnell Price-Hankinson, a block away, next to the Secrest Au- And just a perpetuation of, although
started with the agency in 1992 and ditorium. When the city needed the we’re the last of the family, there
is currently the vice president. space for the auditorium’s expan-
The Young name is not the only sion project, they decided to relocate
thing that has stayed the same over to a brand new location at 1239 Lin-
the past century; the tradition of pro- den Avenue, Zanesville. The space, Coshocton BPW to Represent
viding excellent customer service, which is around 2,400 square feet, is
quality protection, and low rates re- modern and welcoming; perfect for Region 3 in Competitions
mains a priority. the next chapter in the company’s
“[I’m] proud of the past and look- history. SUBMITTED | BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN - REGION 3
ing forward to the future,” stated ‘It’s a refreshing year, you know,
company President Thomas L. Price. being 100 years,” said Pam Ufholz,
YC Program to Enhance/Change her
Life or Influence Others?” Bowman is
Muskingum University an Intake Specialist and Communi-
cations Intern at Legal Aid of South-
east and Central Ohio (LASCO). She
Receives $3.2 million Gift produces informative content for a
36-county service area to expand ac-
SUBMITTED | MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY cess to justice. She is responsible for
the intake process for Franklin Coun-
Muskingum University will formal- sense of humor endeared him to me. ty, where she completes intakes for
ly dedicate the newly renovated Bill Through the years, we would discuss families facing eviction, domestic
P. ‘51 and Martha Johnson Love- journal papers we’d both read and violence and unhabitable conditions,
joy ‘52 Auditorium in Boyd Science liked. Our professional collaboration among other legal issues. Bowman,
Center following the couple’s recent evolved into friendship, and over the a River View graduate, has a B.A. in
$3.2 million estate gift, on Monday, years he gave me a number of field Political Science and English, 2025,
March 23, at 3:00 P.M. Muskingum books that I treasure. I’m very happy Bailey Bowman, YC Participant. Submitted Haverford College, where she gradu-
President Sue Hasseler describes that Bill and Martha’s gift will contin- ated with cum laude honors.
the transformative gift as a catalyst ue to fuel the sciences at Musking- Business and Professional Women Coshocton BPW is open to both
for the modernization of the universi- um.” (BPW), Region 3 recently held their women and men, employed or un-
ty’s Boyd Science Center. Cheryl Carpenter ‘86, chair of the meeting on Zoom Saturday, Febru- employed in the local community.
“This gift from Bill and Martha is Muskingum University Board of ary 28, 2026. Members represented Meetings are held the 3rd Monday,
one of the largest single gifts ever Trustees, sees a clear connection were from Coshocton, Guernsey-No- 6 p.m. at various locations with ser-
made to Muskingum, and its use in between this gift and regional pros- ble County. and Zanesville. BPW Re- vice projects, social activities, op-
modernizing the Boyd Science Cen- perity. “This gift will further Musking- gion 3 will be sending two members portunities for civic participation,
ter affirms our university’s import- um’s contribution to the vitality of who will compete at the State Indi- and opportunities for personal and
ant place in educating students for our region by preparing students for vidual Development (ID) and Young professional growth. Opportunities
promising careers in the sciences,” well-paying jobs in STEM. Workforce Careerist (YC) Competitions on April, for engagement include local, state,
said President Hasseler. “Bill and development is a critical issue in our 11 in Columbus, Ohio at the North- and national participation in the or-
Martha understood that there are region, and Bill and Martha’s gift west Library. ganization.
phenomenal opportunities in STEM helps Muskingum meet that need.” To qualify to speak you must have Anyone interested in learning
for Muskingum students, and they Bill and Martha’s gift has allowed taken the 13 modules of the Indi- more about Coshocton BPW is en-
wanted their gift to jumpstart the Muskingum to transform the audi- vidual Development (ID) Program couraged to contact the Member-
modernization of Boyd in support of torium in the Boyd Science Center — course in the past three years. The ship Chair Pat Talbot at CoshlBPW@
that objective.” the university’s largest lecture space ID representative will be Shelly Klein, gmail.com. Interested individuals
Fifty percent of incoming fresh- — with modernized seating for over from the Coshocton BPW who spoke may also contact VP Sheila Mayse
men express an interest in STEM 200, an accessible viewing platform on Grief. She gave a 5 minute pre- by phone or text at 740-502-3047 to
at Muskingum, with 41% gradu- to accommodate students and vis- pared speech, was given a 2 minute receive more information.
ating with a STEM-related degree. itors, updated lighting and sound, impromptu question, and was inter-
Muskingum’s strength in STEM in- and a new HVAC system. Additional- viewed.
cludes nursing, where 100% of re- ly, the Boyd lobby has been reimag- To qualify for the Young Careerist
cent graduates passed the NCLEX ined with new, brighter flooring and (YC) Program you must live or work in
exam, robust programs in biology, lighting, making it more than just a your community, have worked in your
chemistry, and environmental sci- place to walk through, but a place to chosen field for at least one year, and
ence, and dynamic opportunities in congregate, connect, and view stu- be between the ages of 21 and 35.
engineering, such as data analytics, dent research. Restroom facilities The YC representative will be Bailey BUZZ FACTS
computer science, and a new civil off the lobby have been fully remod- Bowman, also from Coshocton BPW,
engineering degree. Graduate ed- eled and made accessible. with the speech topic “How Can a YC The Buzz is woman owned.
ucation opportunities, such as the “As we look beyond these initial Participant use her Experience in the
Master of Occupational Therapy, are changes to the Boyd Science Cen-
also available. ter fueled by Bill and Martha’s gift,
Dr. Jim Dooley, the Bill and Martha we expect to make more announce-
Lovejoy Professor of Biology and de- ments in the future on next-phase
partment chair, explains Bill’s pas- improvements as we continue the Your Local
sion for Muskingum this way. “Bill modernization of our core science fa-
was genuinely interested in helping cility,” said President Hasseler. “Our Auction Expert
our students, especially those who students and our region are counting
were just getting started in science. on us, and I believe we’re up to the Serving Muskingum County –
Over the years, Bill’s support pro- task!” for 30 Years and Counting!
vided many first-year students with Join us to celebrate and dedi- • Premier real estate & land sales
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that became a great retention tool ence Center followed by the John Call to explore your buying
as well.” Glenn Distinguished Lecture Series and selling options!
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