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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.
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...
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....
Truck driver charged in Ohio interstate crash that killed 3 students, 3 others
A truck driver in Ohio has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in a chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus filled with high school students that left six people dead and 18 injured. The crash on Interstate 70 last November killed three students on the bus and a teacher and...
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...
John Rollins
John Edward Rollins, 77, of Zanesville died at 6:35 AM Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home under hospice care. He was born on Monday, May 5, 1947, in Athens, Ohio the son of Homer Rollins and Forrest Ruth Sheppard Rollins. John was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Semi driver charged in fiery Licking County bus crash that killed Tusky Valley students
The driver of a tractor-trailer that caused a chain reaction crash involving a charter bus that resulted in six people's deaths is now facing criminal charges. A Licking County grand jury indicted Jacob McDonald, of Zanesville, on Thursday. The indictment contains 26 counts, including six counts of aggravated vehicular homicide.
Zanesville man sentenced to 14 months for domestic violence caught on video
COLUMBUS, Oh (WSYX) — A Zanesville man pleaded guilty to acts of domestic violence on July 15. Gunner Lent, 18, was charged with felony strangulation, felony abduction, and misdemeanor domestic violence. A Muskingum County judge sentenced Lent to serve 14 months in prison. Prosecutors said Lent and the victim...
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