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Here's why the Licking County village William Robertson founded was renamed Utica
On Feb. 6, 1816, William Robertson’s plat map for the village of Wilmington, present day Utica, was approved and recorded with the county. There is no record as to why he chose the name Wilmington; perhaps he believed it sounded like William, but the name wouldn’t last. When...
$2 Million Tax Credit Secured: Historic Zanesville Building to Undergo $9.4 Million Renovation
A $2 million tax credit will help turn the Baker Brother’s Grocery building in Zanesville into a mixed-use complex with office space, commercial areas, and apartments, with construction expected to start in December 2024 and finish by November 2025. $2 Million Tax Credit Revitalizes Historic Baker Brother’s Grocery Building in Zanesville with New Offices, Commercial […]
State Champs: Post 11 Juniors win American Legion state tournament for the first time ever
LANCASTER – The Lancaster Post 11 Juniors did something they have never done: win the American Legion Junior state championship. Post 11 earned the state title in the double-elimination tournament held at Beaver’s Field, which began Thursday and ended Sunday with a thrilling, nine-inning 1-0 win over Bettsville Post 733. Post 11 started the tournament with a loss before fighting its way back and after. On Friday, Post 11 defeated Marietta Post 64 7-5 and Utica Post 92 11-3 and followed it up with a pair of wins on Saturday by defeating Chillicothe Post 757 11-3 and Bettsville 3-2 to...
Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
Bond set at $1 million for Zanesville man charged after fatal bus crash last fall
GRANVILLE – A Zanesville man faces 26 charges from the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office after it determined he was responsible for a fatal crash on Nov. 14, 2023. The incident claimed the lives of six people who were riding on the Tuscarawas Valley High School bus as it was traveling on Interstate 70 near Granville.
Denison volleyball honored with Team Academic Award from AVCA
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Denison University volleyball program received the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association for their work during the 2023-24 academic year. This marks the fifth-straight year that the DU volleyball program was honored by the AVCA with the Team Academic Award, which is...
How many Lancaster Festival headlining artists do you remember?
LANCASTER − Those who have attended the Lancaster Festival over the years no doubt have their favorites acts. Maybe it's the Beach Boys in 2011, Peter Cetera in 2006 or Roberta Flack in 1990. A multitude of national acts have performed at the festival over the past few decades.
Truck driver charged in Ohio interstate crash that killed 3 students, 3 others
A truck driver in Ohio has been charged in a chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus that killed six people and injured 18 last November. Jacob McDonald, of Zanesville, was indicted Thursday on charges that include aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. The crash on Interstate 70 east of Columbus killed three high school students along with a teacher and two chaperones. McDonald is jailed on a $1 million bond. Court records did not list an attorney for him, and calls to listings for him went unanswered. State investigators determined that McDonald failed to slow down before rear-ending a vehicle and pushing it into the bus.
Slideshow: Alexandria Fun Days
Alexandria Fun Days brought hundreds of attendees to the rural village in Licking County between July 18 and July 20. The event, which took place at Fritz Drum Park, is a yearly homecoming festival that included the Little Miss Fun Days Pageant, tractor pulls, ice cream eating contests, a corn hole tournament, inflatables, and a parade down Main Street on Saturday morning.
Denison ranks 26th in final standings of Learfield Directors Cup
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Denison University men's and women's intercollegiate athletic program finished in 26th place in the 2023-24 LEARFIELD Directors' Cup competition among the approximately 430 eligible NCAA Division III programs competing nationally for the honor. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), LEARFIELD and USA Today...
Truck driver faces charges in I-70 crash that killed 6, including high school band members
Six charges of aggravated vehicular homicide have been brought against a truck driver that was involved in the death of six people on I-70 in November. The crash involved multiple vehicles and the charter bus carrying members of the Tuscarawas Valley High School band. Charged is Jacob McDonald of Zanesville....
Dug Road Hillside Update
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The rugged terrain of our area is subject to the wear and tear of nature, which often loosens hillside soils just enough to sink area roads, even while they’re under construction. Zanesville Mayor Don Mason shared details about the Muskingum Avenue and Putnam Hill Park...
Michael Sharrer
Michael Sharrer, 51 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1973, in Zanesville, son of the late Gary Lee Sharrer and Sandra (Vandyne) Sharrer. Mike was a mechanic. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, drinking beer, and cracking jokes. Above all, he loved spending his time with his friends and family.
Curt Gibson
Curt R. Gibson, 59, of Zanesville Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Curt was born on May 22, 1965, to Clarence and Barbara (Anderson) Gibson. In addition to his parents, Curt is preceded in death by his daughter, Cieona Vaido; brother, Toni Anderson; Maternal grandparents, Elsie and Carlon Anderson; Paternal grandparents, Gladys and Clearance Gibson.
What is The Smallest Town in Ohio?
Rendville, Ohio: The Smallest Town with a Big History. Rendville's history traces back to the late 19th century when the Ohio Central Coal Company established it as a coal mining town. The town thrived during this era, attracting a diverse population of miners nationwide, including many African Americans. Rendville even made history by electing Ohio's first African American mayor, Dr. Isaiah Tuppins.
Aces of Trades: Jim Sayre pens book about trials and tribulations of being blind
ZANESVILLE – He’s no typical author. “I was an adventurous child, always wanting to do things that I was told I could not do,” recalled Jim Sayre. “Really, I didn’t dream of doing anything specifically as I grew up. I was governed more by what I could do because of my disability, and what I was allowed to do by society. ...
LancasterChorale undergoes rebranding to ProArteOHIO
LANCASTER – Dr. Stephen Caracciolo, Artistic Director, and the members of the Board of Directors of LancasterChorale announced that the organization has changed its name to ProArteOHIO Vocal Ensemble to better reflect the organization. LancasterChorale has evolved significantly under two conductors since its beginning as a volunteer community chorus...
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