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Muskingum County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Muskingum County listed for $249,450 in April, down 0.9% from the previous month's $251,750, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 34.8% from $185,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Muskingum County, not houses...
Wednesday morning storm damages small area near Conesville
CONESVILLE − The Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency is investigating what is believed to be straight-line winds that caused damage to a small, isolated area across from Cleveland Cliffs off of Ohio 16. The storm hit at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, just as a severe thunderstorm warning was expiring in the area. Rob McMasters, Coshocton County EMA director, said representatives from the National Weather Service were due Wednesday afternoon to assess the situation and determine what exactly...
Zanesville Middle School Students Shine in Anti-Violence Essay Program, Earn National Recognition
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently recognized a group of students from Zanesville Middle School for their essays on youth violence. The students participated in the 'Do the Write Thing' anti-violence program, which encourages them to write about violence's impact and suggest community solutions. Levi Knott, a notable participant, discussed bullying in schools and recommended that principals interact more with students to tackle its root causes.
Road restriction/closure ODOT work on Ohio 93 and I-70
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Ohio 93 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane of traffic using temporary signals starting Monday for bridge replacements and preventive maintenance. ODOT has also announced that the eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 through Zanesville will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday for material replacement. Only U.S. 40, Ohio 93 and Underwood on-ramps will be available during the work period. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Road restriction/closure ODOT work on Ohio 93 and I-70
Coshocton Public Health starts Coffee with a Doc series
COSHOCTON − Coshocton Public Health District will present Coffee with A Doc from 5 to 6 p.m. May 21 at the Coshocton County Community Room, 637 Chestnut St. Guest speaker will be Dr. Robert Gwinn. The new program will feature a different guest speaker each month. Invited for future events are physicians from Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Genesis Healthcare of Coshocton, private practices and retired physicians who still reside in the county. A different health topic...
Fawn Drive bridge replacement will close road for three weeks beginning Monday
ZANSVILLE − The Muskingum County Engineer's Office has announced Fawn Drive will be closed about 50 feet southeast of Prior Road for three weeks starting Monday for a bridge replacement. Also, the bridge replacement slated to also start Monday for Clay Pike Road has been postponed. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Fawn Drive bridge replacement will close road for three weeks beginning Monday
Thursday Anne Frank exhibit at Tri-Valley High School is first and only of its kind in Ohio
DRESDEN − The Anne Frank Exhibit will be open for the community to tour from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Tri-Valley High School.The exhibit is a collaboration between the University of South Carolina and the Anne Frank House in the Netherlands and has been in approximately 23 states. This stop is its first visit to Ohio and it won’t be back again until next year at Capital University.“I was contacted back in September by my friend Donna Tarney, who now works with the University of South Carolina,” said Tri-Valley U.S. History teacher Brad Sims, who has been...
News of public record: Guernsey County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Guernsey County Health Department from April 29 to May 3. April 30 Kimbolton BP, 9760 Plainfield Road, Kimbolton. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not being sanitized as required. Employee utilizing the provided handwashing sink in the utility area to rinse...
Former Newcomerstown resident donates land to village that will be site of a restaurant
NEWCOMERSTOWN − Land donated to the Village of Newcomerstown by a former resident will in the future be the site of an unnamed restaurant. Bill Heifner donated 3¼ acres on Morris Crossing just off U.S. 36 to the village at Monday night's council meeting. The land is adjacent to the new Spark by Hilton and is valued around $500,000 due to its location, according to Mayor Patrick Cadle.Heifner grew up on Cross Street in Newcomerstown and...
Guernsey County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Guernsey County listed for $176,450 in April, down 5.6% from the previous month's $187,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 17.9% from $215,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Guernsey County, not houses...
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