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Wendy’s Takes Aim at McDonald’s with Clever Billboards in Ohio
CAMBRIDGE, OH – Wendy’s has made another bold marketing move in its home state of Ohio, placing eye-catching billboards directly above a McDonald’s location. Known for their edgy social media presence, Wendy’s has taken their competitive spirit to new heights, literally. The first billboard, spotted by...
Hey, Muskingum County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
ZANESVILLE − Larkin Spencer, a student at Bishop Rosecrans High School, has been selected as a national youth correspondent to attend the Washington Journalism and Media Conference July 7 to 12 at George Mason University. She was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest in excellence in journalism and media and media studies. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and hear from a variety of speakers in the journalism field.
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data […]
New wine trail traverses Muskingum, Guernsey and Coshocton counties
ZANESVILLE − Muskingum County is offering yet another opportunity for locals and tourists alike to experience what makes Appalachia great with the inaugural Wild About Wine Trail with stops in Muskingum, Guernsey, and Coshocton counties. “We’re really excited about it,” said Kaitlynne Peters, marketing specialist with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention and Visitors Bureau. As soon as the bureau posted the wine trail to its website they received more than 39 requests for the guide, Peters added. ...
3,850 Zanesville soldiers served with honor in the Civil War; 83 died
In "Y Bridge City," according to local historian Norris F. Schneider, 3,850 men from Muskingum County served in the Army or Navy during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Of those, 596 died from either wounds or disease with 83 being residents of Zanesville. The Times Recorder's book, "Zanesville: 200 Years," stated: “George...
'A big difference in our lives:' Reliable broadband comes to rural Tuscarawas County
With the help of federal dollars, Spectrum has expanded broadband to households in southern Tuscarawas County. In the past, some residents had to sit in their driveway or drive to the top of a hill to talk on their cellphones. Rural residents say they now get to live like people...
Newcomerstown News: Former MLB player Len Barker answers fans' questions during festival
Len Barker, former Major League Baseball pitcher, attended the Cy Young festival. Barker, who played for the then Cleveland Indians, threw a perfect game against the Blue Jays in 1981 at Cleveland Stadium. It was the 10th perfect game in the MLB, and Barker is still the last Cleveland pitcher to throw a perfect game. "He was exceedingly kind and accommodating to his fans and answered a lot of questions which were asked at the luncheon,"...
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for the $162 million jackpot on July 5, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $162 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 5, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Coshocton County and other governments see higher insurance costs due to weight loss drugs
COSHOCTON − Doctors prescribing drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes for weight loss not related to the disease is impacting insurance costs for governments across the country. To help cut costs, some state, county and city governments are no longer approving such medications when used for weight loss. This includes Ozempic, Wegovy, Jardiance, Trulicity and Saxenda, among others. ...
Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
State Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, speaks during an Ohio House session at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.) Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority...
Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio
Ohio parents are working hard, sometimes at multiple jobs, but most still can’t afford child care, that is if there are child care options at all where they live. A new report from child care advocacy group Groundwork Ohio showed the scarcity of child care and the struggles parents had even when they could obtain […] The post Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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