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A2 | LOCAL NEWS The JUNE 12 - 25, 2026
Queen, Court, and Parade Marshals

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NEXT ISSUE: Friday, June 26

PICKUP LOCATIONS
DRESDEN: Bonnie Longaberger Senior Center,
Scotties Den, Circle K, Thirsty Dawg, Dresden
Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, Dresden Buzz,
Main Street Pizzeria, The Mill, Agin Hardware,
Certified, Subway, Shrivers Pharmacy,
Humble Heart
FRAZEYSBURG: New Beginnings Drive Thru,
Dairy Queen, Frazeysburg Village Office,
Subway, Duchess Gas Station, Fallsburg Pizza,
Village Pizzeria & Kitchen
NASHPORT: Crenos Pizza, The Clover Key
ZANESVILLE: Kroger, The Muskingum County
YMCA, John McIntire Library, The Center, Mass
Media Comics, Denny’s Classic Diner, Fieldhouse
Family Sports and Wellness Center, Donald’s
Donuts, The Zanesville-Muskingum County
Conference & Welcome Center, The Elk’s Eye Art
Market, Walgreens (Military Rd.), Sunrise Bowling
Center, Colony Square Mall, Chatty Cat Café ,
A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer,
Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl, Riesbeck’s Food Markets,
Tee Jay’s Country Place, Ditty's Downtown Deli, 2026 Frazeysburg Homecoming Queen and Court. Pictured from left to right are Kadie Lane, Emma Meeks, Bailey Rice, Ava Laughton & her escort, and
Winerak Market, Rittberger North Market, Queen Adalyn Meeks. Lynette Dotson
CVS (Maple Ave.), Blockhouse Coffee Co.
SOUTH ZANESVILLE: South Branch Library,
Darrell’s Donuts, Central Pike Coffee Co.,
Happy Donuts, Riesbeck’s Food Markets,
Lowe’s Bargain Barn, Tina’s Diner (Avondale)
WEST PIKE: Litten Home Hardware,
West Side Market, Keck’s Pies and Pints
NEW CONCORD: Scott’s Diner, Wally’s Pizza,
New Concord Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza,
Oscar’s Place, Riesbeck’s Food Markets,
The Red Barn Market
DUNCAN FALLS: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch
Library, Campbell’s Market
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Branch Library,
Higgins Lumber, Midtown Bar and Grill,
Old Town Pizza
OUT OF COUNTY: Prater’s Highway
Market (Adamsmills), Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center, Guernsey County District Public
Libraries, Coshocton Public Library, Coshocton 2026 Frazeysburg Homecoming Queen Adalyn Meeks being crowned by Introducing the 2026 Frazeysburg Homecoming Parade Marshals Cathy and
Senior Center homecoming parade marshal Kenny Jenkins. Lynette Dotson Kenny Jenkins. Lynette Dotson
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The Bethel Community Center hosts Illini

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740-270-2408 who worked as the Program Coordi-
(CALL/TEXT) nator at Bethel told the group that
for her, cancer is NOT a “Journey”
info@dresdenbuzz.com because for her family a journey is
something fun to be an adventure. So
Campbell labels cancer as a “Fight.”
620 Main Street This is her second bout with colon
Dresden, OH 43821 cancer. She is an Air force Veteran
(MAILING ADDRESS) and takes on cancer as an enemy.
She stated that “the thing about can-
700 Main Street cer is that you can have it for a long
Dresden, OH 43821 time and not know it.” Tom Newland
also shared his cancer story that in-
(OFFICE)
volved several skin cancer removals
and two episodes of lung cancer. He
Read The Buzz online! Illini 4000 Bike Team stop at Bethel Community Center. Bethel Community Center said the “number one thing about
DresdenBuzz.com having cancer is not to worry about it
Illini 4000 Bike Team is on a mis- ers with energy. Olive Garden donat- because worry can kill you faster that
sion to bike from New York, NY to San ed the spaghetti meal including salad any disease.” Oncology Specialist,
Francisco, CA in 79 days. Starting on and rolls. The students have a wide Katie Huber, agreed that a person’s
May 22nd to Aug 8th. Thirteen bikers background. Mayor Mason spoke positive attitude has shown to be im-
The Buzz is published biweekly (every other week) by Dotson
Design Studio, LLC. Content that does not make it in the print have a goal to raise awareness and with bike member, Ehsan Homace portant for healing from cancer. She
edition of The Buzz may be added to the dresdenbuzz.com website funds for cancer research and patient who said he is from Iran and study- added that her job involves collecting
unless it is deemed too inappropriate by the publisher. We reserve
the right to exclude articles, ads, or content. The Buzz does not care. On Monday June 1st, the bike ing to be a Bio Physicist. Newland cancer data from Muskingum County
always agree with the views or opinions of submitted content. team stopped in Zanesville to spend asked the group why they chose to which is reported to both state and
the night at Bethel Community Cen- complete this trip. Maaik Nickert re- national data bases. She said that
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ter in the Putnam neighborhood. plied (on video) that most of the team cancer is growing more widespread
BUZZ ADVERTISING RATES Welcoming the group were Bethel have a reason that involves a family and includes all ages. In her own life
(per ad - multi ad discounts and nonprofit Board members Beth Newland and member with cancer. She stated her she has made significant lifestyle
rates available) Amy Hursey and Zanesville Mayor, reason stems from a love of cycling, changes to reduce the chance of get-
Don Mason. The Bike team members love of cause, and love of people! Ren ting cancer.
FULL PAGE ............................................. $325 are all college students ranging from Goodfriend said (on video) her grand- A member of the bike team asked
HALF PAGE ............................................. $225 19 to 30 years old. Mason spoke to pa died from cancer and she wants to what impact poverty has with cancer
QUARTER PAGE ...................................... $165 the bike members asking about col- learn how to talk about cancer while patients. Katie said that our commu-
SIXTH PAGE ........................................... $125 lege programs. Biker, Lauren Faber supporting a sport that he loved (cy- nity has much poverty and patients
EIGHTH PAGE .......................................... $95 said she is a Junior in food science cling) and the cause. may struggle with getting to their ap-
SIXTEENTH .............................................. $75 and shares discussions with other Illini 4000 requests to hear cancer pointments due to the high gas pric-
bike members about food choices. stories from the communities they es. Their phones may not work so the
SHOP & HIRE LOCAL The team requested a spaghetti din- visit. During the spaghetti dinner appointment reminders are not re-
BUZZ BUSINESS DIRECTORY ner and Lauren said that pasta is a several members from Zanesville ceived. Kathy’s doctor recommended
carb rich food that provides the bik-
a certain prescription, but her health
shared their story. Kathy Campbell
(space is limited) plan did not cover it. She became an
$29 PER MO / $99 PER 6 MO / $169 PER YR advocate for herself and asked the
price of it as a “cash payment” and
CLASSIFIED ADS was able to purchase the drug at min-
(non commercial only) imal cost.
As the evening went on, bike mem-
UP TO 10 LINES (60 WORDS) .............. FREE
bers prepared for the next day. They
cleaned their bikes, sink washed
EVENT LISTINGS & some clothes, planned the route,
ANNOUNCEMENTS while a couple members did push
ups (one for each mile rode that day).
MUSKINGUM CO. COMMUNITY ............ FREE They will be up before dawn and ped-
aling to the next stop in Columbus.
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Visit the Bethel Mission Facebook
page for more information about the
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