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Wine and book bar, Cork & Quill, opens in CONTINUED FROM A2

New Concord BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ Double Shot

Espresso

Micah Hanks of Double Shot Espresso in the
process of roasting a new batch of beans.
Lynette Dotson

we have. And that’s the peace that
Owner Stephanie Swingle of the newly opened Cork & Quill is joined by New Concord community leaders as she cuts the ribbon outside her wine and book we’re trying to share with people.
bar business. Lynette Dotson
And we want you to drink a good cup
of coffee and invite that peace into
“I’ve traveled a lot, and I’ve seen your life.”
a lot of these concepts throughout Besides bags of coffee and their
my travels. And every time I see growing line of cold brew beverag-
them, I make sure I stop, and so I’m es, you can also pick up some real-
hoping that’s what happens here,” ly great branded merch, including
said owner Stephanie Swingle. hats, handmade mugs, and sweat-
Vintage wine, wine slushies, shirts. A home version of the cold
bourbon, cocktails, and craft beer brew system that Double Shot uses
are all drink options to enjoy while is also available to buy.
visiting. Small plates such as blush Additionally, Double Shot prod-
and burrata (strawberry burrata with ucts can be purchased at the Zanes-
pistachio, arugula, and balsamic ville Farmers Market on Saturday
drizzle) or velvet vine (their take on morning, and at several retailers,
a caprese salad) plus three differ- including Donald’s Donuts, Camp-
Grand opening attendees check out the menu and a few books while enjoying the newly opened Cork & ent types of charcuterie boards are bell’s Market, Rittberger North Mar-
Quill. Lynette Dotson among the food choices. ket, Phillips Meats, Peace and Plen-
Leadership from the New Con- ment. Just a very nice, quiet place to “They [customers] can just buy a ty, German Farms Market, Winerak
cord Area Board of Trade and the meet. So we’re glad they’re here. We book. People can also come in with Market, and Always Louise Laser En-
New Concord Village Council came welcome them. We wish them well. a book that they’re currently reading graved Gifts & More. A brewed cup
to support the opening of a new And we ask people to come out and and just have a glass of wine and of coffee made with Double Shot
business in the village with a ribbon support them,” said Mayor of New read their book,” said Swingle. Espresso beans can be found at
cutting ceremony on May 8. Cork & Concord Robert Dickson. Swingle wants to welcome adult Kingdom Coffee (mobile coffee trail-
Quill is a wine and book bar with a Cork & Quill uniquely combines and young adult readers. er), Playgrounds Coffee & Play Cafe
selection of small plate food options books, wine, and a space to gather or “My daughters were both avid (Maple Ave., Zanesville), and at the
and a cozy atmosphere. to read independently. A substantial readers, and so I don’t want to cut recently opened Blockhouse Coffee
“It’s a business like we’ve nev- selection of new romance-themed out the younger crowd, because we Co. (State Street, Zanesville).
er had before. I mean, there hasn’t books available to purchase fills do have some young adult reads in “We’re feeling overly welcomed
been a business that’s been able to bookcases lining much of the pe- here. So, we prefer just no small chil- with everyone’s response to us com-
sell alcohol the way they’re having it rimeter of the lounge-like space. The dren.” ing here. It has been a great move
and having a nice environment and, decor was obviously carefully select- In addition to reading, custom- so far,” Micah commented. “It feels
you know, have food. And then just ed to appeal to book lovers. From ers are invited to bring their laptop, validating that I have a product that
to add to it, they sell and encourage the custom book light fixtures to the play a game of chess, or enjoy a con- four years ago I thought was a good
you to read books, play checkers, collage of open books spread out as versation with friends. product, but I didn’t know if it was a
or just meet friends and hang out. wall decor, it is a vibe unlike any oth- Cork & Quill is located at 23 E. good product or not. And then over
And it’s a very comfortable environ- er in the area. Main Street, New Concord. Hours are the course of four years with the
Wednesday through Saturday, 11 community, not only in Zanesville,
a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, but we also ship it online. And so
285 Graduate during visit them on Facebook. Or follow with people buying out of state, it’s
them on TikTok.
kind of like, wow, I really do have a
Zane State College good product.”

Double Shot Espresso Company
Commencement Ceremony is located at 2930 Maysville Pike,
Zanesville. Hours of operation are
BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and
Tuesday, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.Visit dou-
bleshotespressocompany.com or
facebook.com/doubleshotespresso-
company for more information.

Lt. Governor Jim Tressel was the keynote speaker at the ZSC Commencement Ceremony.
Logan Dotson

Zane State College’s Com- Zane State College’s class of
mencement Ceremony took place 2026 consisted of students rang-
on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the ing in age from 17 to 55. Out of the
Littick Hall Gymnasium located on 285 graduating students celebrat-
campus. ed during the ceremony, 123 were
Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, who enrolled through the College Credit
spent 48 years in higher education, Plus program and received their de-
was invited to give the commence- grees before graduating from high
ment speech. school. In addition to those receiv-
“Zane State College is honored ing their associate degrees, seven
to welcome Lt. Governor Jim Tressel graduated from the college’s Elec-
as our 2026 Commencement trical Engineering Technology in Pro-
speaker,” said college leadership. tection and Control major, the only
“His dedication to student achieve- Bachelor’s degree offered through
ment, workforce development, and ZSC. Additionally, 26 Certificates of
community impact makes him an Achievement were also presented to
inspiring voice for our graduates as program completers. Those certifi-
they prepare to take their next steps. cate programs included Networking
We are excited for him to share his Associate, Entry Networking Techni-
message with our students and their cian, Game Design, Medical Coding,
families on this important day.” Real Estate, Cybersecurity Techni-
During part of his speech, cian, Ohio Peace Officer Training
Tressel spoke about what he ob- Academy, Artificial Intelligence, and
served in graduates over his many Phlebotomy.
years in education. The 2026 Commencement vid-
“Our graduates that went on eo can be viewed on the ZSC Face-
and carried with them an attitude book page.
of gratitude really did great things,”
Tressel said.