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A2 | LOCAL NEWS The MAY 1 - 14, 2026
Eight 2026 Women of Achievement
award recipients celebrated at annual
YMCA event BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ
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Market, Walgreens (Military Rd.), Sunrise Bowling Executive Director Tyler McDade provides closing remarks at the 2026 Women of Achievement award ceremony presented by the Muskingum County Family
Center, Colony Square Mall, Chatty Cat Café , YMCA. Lynette Dotson
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Tee Jay’s Country Place, Ditty's Downtown Deli, The Muskingum County Family it simply takes a willing heart, a help- three-year member of the Muskingum
Winerak Market, Rittberger North Market YMCA recognized eight women for their ing hand, and time. Truly, many hands County Community Youth Foundation.
SOUTH ZANESVILLE: South Branch Library, dedication to the community at the make light work,” said Martin. At Maysville, she was the president of
Darrell’s Donuts, Central Pike Coffee Co., 2026 Women of Achievement Awards Amanda Williams, DO, CMD, is the Class of 2025, co-president of the
Happy Donuts, Riesbeck’s Food Markets, Celebration held on April 22 at Zane Managing Partner at the South Zanes- National Honor Society, and Student
Lowe’s Bargain Barn
State College Campus Center. ville Family Medical Center and holds Government Director of Operations.
AVONDALE: Tina’s Diner
many director roles in the medical field. “It is truly an honor to stand along-
WEST PIKE: Litten Home Hardware, She is the co-founder and CEO of John side these incredible women who have
West Side Market, Keck’s Pies and Pints
Glenn Flag Football and Cheer. Addition- had a tremendous impact on our com-
NEW CONCORD: Scott’s Diner, Wally’s Pizza, ally, she is the author. Williams will be munity,” said Silver. “Each woman who
New Concord Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, releasing her book later this year, Root- steps onto this stage tonight is driven to
Oscar’s Place, Riesbeck’s Food Markets
ed in Becoming – a lyrical exploration of use her talents to make the world a bet-
DUNCAN FALLS: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch identity, resilience, and what it means to ter place, and I am incredibly honored to
Library
lead a full life. be included among them.”
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Branch Library,
Higgins Lumber, Midtown Bar and Grill, “I do not stand here as an individual Allison Weeks has a career in
Old Town Pizza being recognized. I stand here because banking and is a well-known local artist.
Bold type indicates a location with an I have been loved well. And if my life She has volunteered for several local
outdoor newspaper box. means anything at all, I hope it is this: organizations, events, and causes. She
that the people in my life feel that love has been recognized in the past, receiv-
This year’s recipients are Laura back. Because at the end of it all, no one
The Tompkins, Winifred K. Vogt Educa- remembers the reward. They remem- ing the Bucci Dietz Art Award and was
named the 2025 Guernsey Muskingum
tion Award; Jennifer Martin, Josephine ber how you make them feel,” Williams Valley Association of Realtors Affiliate of
Phillips Health Care Award; Amanda said. the Year. She has also been the Art Coz
Williams, Aldine Roach Flegal Special Artist of the Month.
Recognition Award; Lydia Tom, Ethel “While I’m incredibly honored to be
740-270-2408 Granger Schultz Young Adult Award; recognized for this award, I know none
(CALL/TEXT) Bailey Silver, Muskingum County Youth of it happens alone. It’s because of the
Foundation Bright Futures Award; Alli- people that have walked alongside me,
info@dresdenbuzz.com son Weeks, Mary Townsend Professions who have pulled me along, sometimes
Award; Dianna LeVeck, Mary Vashti dragging me along, that I really owe all
Jones Funk Business Award; and Linda of this to,” Weeks said.
620 Main Street Hollingsworth, Muskingum County Fam- Dianna LeVeck currently serves
Dresden, OH 43821 ily YMCA Lifetime Service Award. as the Chief Administrative Officer for
(MAILING ADDRESS) Laura Tompkins has served as an Genesis HealthCare System. She has
educator in several capacities, first as dedicated her career to hospital admin-
a PE teacher for 20 years, then as an istration. She has served in the past as
700 Main Street assistant principal and principal, before co-chair and participant for Zaney Fol-
Dresden, OH 43821 becoming Zanesville City Schools super- lies, and actively supports local arts and
(OFFICE) intendent. She also served as the Exec- entertainment events. She was instru-
utive Director of Leadership for Zanes- Lydia Tom is the Vice President for the mental in starting Future Healers, a pro-
Read The Buzz online! ville City Schools in the past. Tompkins Zanesville-Muskingum County Cham- gram that engages teens interested in a
healthcare career. LeVeck has received
is also active in the community outside ber of Commerce. Tom started as the
DresdenBuzz.com her role at the school. She is a Zanes- Membership Services Specialist for the the Sister Martin Flavin Award and Hon-
ville Daybreak Rotary member and chamber before being promoted to her orary Doctorate of Humane Letters from
board member for two organizations, current role. She has helped to promote Muskingum University.
the Genesis Community Foundation and and advocate for many local business- “It is absolutely an honor to be a
Salvation Army of Muskingum County. es and Muskingum County. Tom also part of this group of remarkable women
Previously, she served on the board of serves the Muskingum County Emerg- and to be a part of this amazing group
The Buzz is published biweekly (every other week) by Dotson
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unless it is deemed too inappropriate by the publisher. We reserve Tompkins concluded her speech “What I’ve learned from so many Linda Hollingsworth is a retired
the right to exclude articles, ads, or content. The Buzz does not
always agree with the views or opinions of submitted content. at the award celebration with a toast. role models over the years is that work accountant who worked for the Zanes-
“Let’s toast to all those people that have doesn’t happen alone. It comes from en- ville-Muskingum Chamber of Com-
©2018-2026 Dotson Design Studio, LLC surrounded us with love and pushed us couragement, belief, and someone see- merce. She has volunteered for a num-
along the way to be the successful peo- ing the potential in you before you saw it ber of youth organizations, including Girl
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