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Newcomerstown receives $786,000 from state to paint downtown area
The Newcomerstown facade project was a recipient of the Appalachian Waterfront Development money under the Appalachian Community Grant Program. Painting is expected to start in August and finish by 2025. NEWCOMERSTOWN − The village of Newcomerstown is about to look as spiffy as it feels after receiving a $786,000 Appalachian...
May is a season of celebration for the students of Coshocton City Schools
As the school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey we’ve shared and looking forward with great excitement to the culminating events that make this one of my favorite times of the year. Each spring brings a flurry of activities showcasing the hard work and achievements of our students and staff. I am incredibly proud of what we are about to celebrate together. Our spring athletes are heading into post-season events, embodying...
Hey Guernsey County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
CAMBRIDGE — The Guernsey County Young Ag Professionals group received a $500 grant to host an axe-throwing event. The grant is part of Farm Credit Mid-America’s $100,000 donation to Farm Bureau young leader programs in its six-state region of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. The event will be a bridge for high school seniors and college students and Farm Bureau members. DELROY — The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association will hold its executive board meeting at noon...
Military Appreciation Month: Newcomerstown grad joined the Air Force after high school
May is Military Appreciation month, a time when we honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices of members of the armed forces. One of those is Austin Lambes, the son of Paul Lambes and Christine Lambes.He entered the Air Force after graduating Newcomerstown High School in 2022. "My reason for joining was the travel benefits and for the educational offerings. I will soon be celebrating my second anniversary with the Air Force on July 5. At...
Special boxes at Woodlawn and Greenwood cemeteries will collect flags for proper disposal
ZANESVILLE − This Memorial Day holiday visitors to Woodlawn Cemetery, 603 Pershing Road, and Greenwood Cemetery, 1413 Greenwood Ave., will see new additions to the military sections of the graveyards — flag boxes. “The goal is to provide a place where people can dispose of the flags in a respectable way,” said Cemetery Superintendent Howard Bailey. ...
Community Development Corporation receives $4.5M to expand Great Guernsey Trail
CAMBRIDGE — The Great Guernsey Trail will expand from 7 to 10 miles thanks to a $4.5 million Appalachian Community Grant awarded to the Guernsey County Community Development Corporation.“I’ve always wanted to make our trail longer, and I felt taking it west to downtown Cambridge was the most logical conclusion,” said Ron Gombeda, executive director of the Guernsey County CDC, who will be leading the expansion. “We’re connecting centers of population including Lore City, Kipling and East Cambridge with a large center of population — downtown Cambridge.”The current trail is flat, paved, and 7 miles long, connecting Lore City to...
City of Zanesville awarded $6.4 million to transform streetscapes, Secrest Auditorium
ZANESVILLE − Secrest Auditorium and the surrounding downtown area is about to get a makeover thanks to a $6.4 million Appalachian Community Grant to fund Zanesville’s Streetscape Project. “Our community is committed to making Zanesville The Gateway to Appalachia and adestination for tourism and leisure activities,” said Mayor...
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