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Muskingum University will host a "Inspiration from Spring" an art exhibit in the school library through March 14. The artworks are made by artists of ZAAP. Pictured discussing artworks are, l to r, Evan Shelton, Katie Clark, Samantha Wright, Lisa Wentling and Jamie Turner. For information, call Professor John Sun at...  Read Story.

"To be a successful and satisfied investor, you need to have patience, discipline, a long-term vision of what you want to achieve, and an understanding of your personal risk," explained Scott Barr to New Concord Lions. Barr is a financial adviser from...  Read Story.

Linda Secrest, of Cambridge, has filed her petitions to run for state representative of the 93rd Ohio House District, currently held by Rep. Jennifer Garrison, D-Marietta. Secrest, who serves as executive director of the Alcohol and Drug Services...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- On Saturday, Feb. 20, a total of 21 students, participating from nine high schools, were interviewed for the college scholarship program of the Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative. The cooperative designates a first-place award of...  Read Story.

In December 2007, Dan Smith of Zanesville, turned the navicular bone in his right wrist 90 degrees while lifting a 50-pound box. Despite the tremendous pain, Smith kept working as a nurse in the Emergency Department at...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- Folks willing to hustle to their closets and dig back three decades can help the kids in an upcoming production at East Muskingum Middle School. The students will perform "Disco Knights" at the end of March and, for the sake of...  Read Story.

Dear Farmer John, Can you give me an idea what to look for when purchasing an African violet and how to care for it? Thank you so much. Carol, Norwich Dear Carol, When buying an African violet make sure there are no brown patches and there are plenty...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- As winter threatened to dump more snow on the area, Mayor Greg Adams acknowledged what he perceived as exceptional service by the village street crew. "I want to thank our crew for keeping our streets...  Read Story.

The snow keeps coming and a pair of area school superintendents have never seen anything quite like it. "This is the most snow for the longest period of time that I can remember," Rolling Hills Superintendent Thomas...  Read Story.

ZANESVILLE -- In order to celebrate Black History month with dynamic programming, the Ohio University-Zanesville Third Thursday event series will be changed to the third Wednesday for February. Dr. Ted McDaniel, professor of African American Music at...  Read Story.

Muskingum University in New Concord will present an art exhibit titled, "New Year - New Beginning" in the school library Jan. 31 through Feb. 20. The exhibit includes sculpture, earthenware, painting, drawing and paper works created by artists...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- Village Council adopted an ordinance Monday establishing permanent appropriations for 2010, with a general fund allotment of $500,000. Total appropriations tallied to just over $3.4 million. Administrator...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- "When hunting black bear it is important to remember three things -- sit quietly; de-scent properly; shoot straight," advised James Morse of "North Country Adventures" based in Deblois, Maine. A resident of Senecaville, Morse recently...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- Planning has begun for the Celebrate New Concord (CNC) summer entertainment series, which this year marks its 10th anniversary. The CNC planning committee has added two new members and named a new chairman. Jeff Harman and Robert Owen...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- A native of the area returned to her Florida home Thursday after two weeks of relief work on the beleaguered island nation of Haiti. Mindy Carder Budden returned to her home at Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. on...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- Wires lying along sidewalks of the village and in the countryside of Union Township in Muskingum County are part of an effort to find more energy resources for the nation, a village official said. The...  Read Story.

ZANESVILLE -- Nan Nolder received the Brian T. Wagner Community Leadership Award Friday evening for her work with the youth of Muskingum County. The Wagner Award was established by the Muskingum County Community Foundation Council to honor people...  Read Story.

NEW CONCORD -- Ken Blood was elected president of the East Muskingum Local Board of Education Thursday when the board met at East Muskingum Middle School. Brian Bennett was elected vice president. Board members agreed to...  Read Story.

New Concord Fire Department Calls Jan. 17: 9:48 p.m., Montgomery Boulevard, woman fell. 5:32 p.m., Norwich Drive, person with a broken leg. 12:05 a.m., Long Road, gas line rupture. Calls Jan. 16: 9:26 p.m., Friendship Drive, person with difficulty...  Read Story.

ZANESVILLE -- Zanesville Welfare Organization and Goodwill Industries, Inc. purchased all of the real estate of the Old Bloomer Candy Co., 3600 and 3610 West Pike, Zanesville, on Jan. 8. During January and February, Goodwill will rent the property to...  Read Story.