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An atomic blast in the Marshall Islands during the 1950's. The U.S. government was testing atomic weapons in the Bikini and Enewetak Atolls.ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Thursday was National Atomic Veterans Day so let’s take a look what an atomic veteran is through a quick history lesson. On July 16th, 1945, the United States set off the world’s first atomic explosion...

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Doctor David Klein was born and raised in Coshocton, Ohio, with a passion for helping people from a young age. He discovered this drive for helping others while playing with other kids in his neighborhood. “Back a really long time ago, when I was a little kid, neighbors and I were playing a game and it was his...

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Stomach bugs are not a fun thing to deal with, but the recent gastrointestinal outbreak reminds us of the trust that we put into prepared foods. Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department Medical Director Doctor Jack Butterfield described the outbreak, the symptoms and why people should be concerned. “Cyclosporiasis is the disease that is caused by the parasite...

ZANESVILLE, OH – An annual country musical weekend is returning to La-Z Acres Campgrounds. The 11th Annual Kuntry Jam is returning to La-Z Acres this Thursday with Lakeview and the Christian Beck Band, continuing into Friday with Sugar Creek Country, Alan Carl and Tyler Farr, and closing out the weekend on Saturday is Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends, The Family Tradition...

DUNCAN FALLS, Ohio – As the Muskingum County Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge enters into its final weeks, they will be holding an event which combines archaeology with curiosity to unearth a fun adventure. MCLS Teen Assistant Librarian Alyssa Fisher announced an Egyptian themed event that explores the ancient culture discovered by modern archaeologists who had to conquer mysterious mazes...

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – National Night Out is a coast-to-coast campaign that is held every first Tuesday in August to strengthen the relationship between communities and their local law enforcement agencies. A collaboration between the Zanesville Police Department and the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office was formed last year, as they partnered with the Ohio State Highway Patrol to display their vehicles...

ZANESVILLE, OH – A new program that helps to encourage literacy at a young age is coming to a local school this fall. Read with Me, Muskingum is a program offered through Enterprise Muskingum that parents, grandparents, seniors, and caregivers can enroll in. Marketta Thomas, the Executive Director of Enterprise Muskingum, says the way the program works is once a...

IT’S TIME TO UPDATE YOUR RESUMÉ BECAUSE THE OHIO MEANS JOBS OFFICE OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY IS BRINGING A JOB FAIR TO THE COLONY SQUARE MALL. It’s time to update your resumé because the OhioMeansJobs office of Muskingum County is bringing a job fair to the Colony Square Mall. The Job Fair is bringing 53 different employers who are looking to...

ZANESVILLE, OH – For 22 years and counting, Todd Whiteman and Just Score Basketball skills training has developed star after star on the basketball court. This generation of young local area talent is looking to do the same under the watchful eye of a long time Muskingum County fixture. Categories: Local Sports, Top Stories Tags: Just Score Basketball, Todd Whiteman

Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area - Baby Bison - 20 July 2026MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio–The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced the arrival of a newborn bison calf at the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area in Morgan County. The baby bison was born in the early morning hours of July 20th. Bison calves are also known as red dogs for their distinct cinnamon coloring...