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Remembering Nelson T. Gant, ‘Zanesville’s first Black millionaire’
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — At a small park along the Muskingum River in Zanesville, half a dozen stony sculptures strike stationary poses. Astronaut John Glenn raises an arm… Read More
This Zanesville boxing gym shows kids how to take a punch
By: Allie Vugrincic | WOSU
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WOSU) — On a cold winter day, Train Robinson’s breath clouded in the dim light in the Zanesville Police Athletic League gym as he dealt out a bit of… Read More
Here are the unofficial results for the 2025 November general election in Muskingum County
By: WOUB News Team
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — According to unofficial results, 17% of registered voters in Muskingum County cast ballots in the 2025 November general election. Voters in the City of Zanesville selected… Read More
Muskingum County History: ‘The First American’
Join us for a special screening of The First American, an insightful documentary exploring the extraordinary life and legacy of George Washington! Through expert interviews, historical reenactments, and captivating storytelling,… Read More
Genealogy Event: First Families of Muskingum County
How long has your family lived in Muskingum County? Could they have been among the first to call Zanesville home? Brooke Anderson from the Muskingum County Genealogical Society will give… Read More
Muskingum 250 Movie Night: ‘Johnny Tremain’
June 27 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Muskingum 250 Movie Night Johnny Tremain Bring the family to watch a film that authentically recreates Paul Revere’s ride, the Boston Tea Party,… Read More
Fort Henry and Wheeling in the Revolution
June 18 6-7 pm Muskingum County Library System’s Dresden branch Fort Henry and Wheeling in the Revolution Join Muskingum 250 for a presentation by Jay Frey about the early history… Read More
Muskingum County History event: Zane’s Trace Commemoration
June 13-15 Muskingum County History event: Zane’s Trace Commemoration Come to Stone Academy to cool off after you’ve enjoyed the Commemoration. The museum will be open from 1 p.m. to… Read More
Muskingum County History event: Zane’s Trace Commemoration
June 13-15 Muskingum County History event: Zane’s Trace Commemoration Come to Stone Academy to cool off after you’ve enjoyed the Commemoration. The museum will be open from 1 p.m. to… Read More
Muskingum County History event: Zane’s Trace Commemoration
June 13-15 Muskingum County History event: Zane’s Trace Commemoration Come to Stone Academy to cool off after you’ve enjoyed the Commemoration. The museum will be open from 1 p.m. to… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2025 May primary election results for Muskingum County
By: WOUB News Team
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — According to unofficial results, 7.04% of registered voters in Muskingum County cast ballots in the 2025 May primary election. Voters in the Franklin Local School… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Muskingum County
By: WOUB News Team
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 71 percent of registered voters in Muskingum County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican Donald Trump… Read More
Community leaders pitch the Make Muskingum Home program to young adults as way to grow the community and get your loans paid
By: David Forster
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Gerald Hall was in a room with a group of his students when the principal unlocked the door and poked her head in. This, he thought,… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Muskingum County
By: WOUB News Team
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Muskingum County. Drake L. Prouty won the Republican primary for county commissioner with… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Muskingum County
By: WOUB News Team
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Muskingum County. Karla Frye, Joey Pennybaker Osborn and Mark Ballmer earned positions as… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Muskingum County
By: David Forster
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Muskingum County. Melissa Bell will be the Republican candidate for Muskingum County Commissioner in… Read More
The unofficial 2021 General Election results for Muskingum County
By: Madison MooreBy: Lexi Lepof
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — The contested races for Muskingum County have been decided, with only 22.18% of registered voters casting their votes. There were three winners for Zanesville City… Read More
Muskingum County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A resident of Muskingum County has been reported to be the first in the county to test positive for COVID-19. The Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center… Read More
Woman Claims Sold Drugs to Help Kids; Gets 11-year Sentence
By: Associated Press
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio woman who claims the reason she sold drugs was to raise money to buy a farm and send her five children to college has… Read More
Audit: Former Muskingum Co. Engineer Used County Resources on Personal Property
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A now-deceased, former Muskingum County Engineer and his bonding company have been ordered to pay back thousands of dollars after a state audit revealed he used public… Read More
Last Week For Y Bridge Arts Festival
10 years running on the banks of the Muskingum river in historic downtown Zanesville. 75+ artists from all over the country to put on one of southeastern Ohio’s premiere art… Read More
The Y Bridge Arts Festival Begins
10 years running on the banks of the Muskingum river in historic downtown Zanesville. 75+ artists from all over the country to put on one of southeastern Ohio’s premiere art… Read More
Afternoon Family Movie – Ferdinand
The whole family will enjoy this special showing of Ferdinand – the new animated movie about a misunderstood bull based on the classic children’s story.
B Side ~ Works by Jana Pryor, Julie Keirle, and Rob Cook
Stop by the Carnegie Wing Gallery at John McIntire Library to see the multi-media works by area artists Jana Pryor, Julie Keirle, and Rob Cook at this free exhibition. There… Read More
Muskingum River Ice Jams
By: Matthew Morris
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