Frazeysburg
GOVERNMENT
Improvements and changes at the Frazeysburg Swimming Pool
Mayor Fred Wolford of the Village of Frazeysburg is excited to inform the public of improvements and changes he has made to increase the efficiency and public confidence in the community offering. The Frazeysburg Pool has been in existence since the early 1970s and was deeded to the Village in...
Traffic Tie-Ups Expected in Zanesville Thursday
Zanesville, OH- Thursday the City of Zanesville is hosting multiple events in the downtown area. In addition to the Tyler Farr show in the Secrest Auditorium parking lot, the Budweiser Clydesdales will parade from the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, down Brighton Boulevard to Ridge Avenue and then onto West Main Street and across the Y-Bridge and down Fourth Street to Secrest.
Civil War reenactment on the river will bring the boom of cannons
Come July 19, the Muskingum River will come alive with a Civil War reenactment that sees guests of the Lorena Sternwheeler getting shot at from the river banks — and the boat firing back. “They won’t even let me know where the cannons are,” said Captain Bill Page of...
Licking County locals speak out against wastewater treatment proposal
See a report about Licking County water quality in the player above. ALEXANDRIA, Ohio (WCMH) – In a small church in Licking County, more than 200 local farmers, advocates and small business owners packed the pews Tuesday night to voice their perspectives on the proposed Raccoon Creek Wastewater Treatment Center. Hosted by the Ohio Environmental […]
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Refugee Road reopens after $11.2 million widening, roundabout project to handle growth
As Pataskala and Etna Township's corporate parks keep growing, Licking County is wrapping up a $11.2 million road project to meet future traffic demands while also making drivers safer. The Licking County Transportation Improvement District is in the end stages of a year-long road improvement project to widen Refugee Road...
Putnam UGRR Forum: Verifying Putnam’s Underground Railroad Heritage
The second meeting of the Putnam Underground Railroad (UGRR) Forum will explore the historic significance and physical characteristics of five pre-Civil War structures in Zanesville’s Putnam Historic District. Featured properties are all National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (NTF) sites. Included are the Stone Academy; the Putnam Presbyterian Church; and the homes of prominent UGRR operatives George & Sarah Guthrie, A.A. Guthrie, and Horace & Lucinda Belknap Nye.
Intel super load to navigate Central Ohio
OHIO — Another "super load" is making its way across Ohio next week, departing the dock site in Adams County on July 24. The load is headed for New Albany to the site of the new Intel plant being built in Licking County. This is the 14 of nearly...
Scheduled Maintenance and Precautionary Boil Advisory
Between the hours of 11:00 PM Thursday July 25, 2024 and 7:00 AM on July 26, 2024 crews with the City of Zanesville Water Division will be performing a controlled shut down and a multi‐valve replacement project in the areas of Mapleview Drive, Fairway Lane, Meadowood Drive and Pfeifer Drive. This project will cause a temporary disruption of water service to these areas. Local roadway traffic will be maintained.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Franklin and Delaware counties
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for east central Franklin County, southeastern Delaware County and Licking County until 4:30 p.m. At 4:07 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Johnstown in Licking County, moving east at 45 mph. ...
Final phase of 10-year Licking County Courthouse renovation restoring grand courtroom
The original courtroom in the 148-year-old Licking County Courthouse is filled with artwork and stained glass so ornate that even some of those accused of heinous crimes sit in awe. They sit on church-like pews where their shackles scratch and scar the wooden benches. ...
Daughters of the American Revolution to Host Picnic for Veterans
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Daughters of the American Revolution are hosting a heartwarming picnic for veterans on Friday, July 19th. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 29 at 12 PM. Veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy a delicious and free lunch featuring hamburgers, pasta salad, baked beans, chips, and cookies. This picnic is a wonderful way to honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Health district hosting pet supply drive
Coshocton Public Health District will present a pet supply drive at 637 Chestnut Street on Friday, July 26, featuring the Coshocton Fire Department and the Coshocton County Animal Shelter & HATA. Coshocton Public Health District proudly presents a pet supply drive in observance of pet preparedness month and pet fire...
A packed house tells the Ohio EPA: Don’t approve a permit for a sewage-treatment plant near Alexandria and Granville
“Rushed” is the word that Sean Barnes, mayor of the Village of Alexandria in Licking County, would use to describe development coming to the area due to Intel’s construction of a $28 billion computer-chip factory west of the village. Some of that development, including a proposal for a...
Veterans Appreciation Foundation and The Barn will Host a Free Veteran Breakfast
The Veterans Appreciation Foundation of Zanesville is partnering with The Barn to to serve veterans the most important meal of the day. The bar and grill, located on Linden Avenue is hosting a free breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. this Saturday. An event that’s for veterans, hosted by veterans like The Barns owner, Jim Watson.
Licking County child care too expensive for families, providers understaffed, survey says
NEWARK − The child care industry does not seem to work for anyone. Providers struggle to stay in business. Workers are vastly underpaid. And working parents either can’t find quality child care or can’t afford it. The answer for some is to give up. Workers quit. Providers...
Laura Tompkins Named New Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools
ZANESVILLE, OH – Laura Tompkins, a long-standing member of the Zanesville City Schools community, has been appointed as the new superintendent. Tompkins, who has been with the district since 1994, brings a lot of experience from her roles as a physical education teacher, elementary school assistant principal, and high school principal. Her leadership in these positions has been marked by her focus on student achievement and creating a supportive educational environment.
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