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Power Outages in Dryden Road Area - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–American Electric Power is reporting nearly 500 customers in the Dryden Road area are without power Thursday morning. Officials said the initial outage affected more than 950 customers due to a tree knocking down power lines. The estimated restoration time is 11:30 a.m. Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: AEP Ohio, dryden road, Power OutagePower Outages · Zanesville Read Article

Meet your local candidates at the Candidates Forum: Shaping Zanesville's Future - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – An event taking place Saturday, Sept. 27 and is your chance to learn about the local races and levies that you’ll see on the November ballot. The Muskingum County Library System (MCLS) in partnership with the Zanesville Business and Professional Women’s Club and the Muskingum County Social Justice Coalition are hosting the 2025 Candidate Forum at the Zane State College Campus Center. “The event is from noon to 3. Noon to 1 [p.…Zanesville · Zanesville Read Article

Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Tango - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, OH – This week’s dog of the week is a toy obsessed pup. Meet Tango! He’s a 2-year-old shepherd husky mix who’s neutered, up to date on his vaccinations and is ready for his forever family. Doug McQuaid, a volunteer at the K-9 Adoption Center, says while Tango does well with everyone he meets he would need to be the only dog in the home. “[He] Enjoys playing with the toys, will sit for treats.” McQuaid said. “He seems to be a little b…Zanesville · Zanesville Read Article

Zane State and OUZ students come together for Fall Fest - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College held their annual Fall Fest to meet organizations from campus and beyond. The event brought students of both universities on the campus green to meet university clubs and resources on Wednesday. The event also doubled as a career fair with tables ran by organizations from the Zanesville area. “Whenever you’re choosing your career, you’re going to choose what you’re going to do …Zanesville · Zanesville Read Article

On the Field, In the Family: Rosecrans and the Zembas - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, OH – Football just runs in the family. Over his four years with the Bishops, Rosecrans star Brody Zemba always got a kick out of playing for his head coach, his dad. “I’d say it’s been awesome” says Zemba. “I remember in middle school, he came into my room when he was offered the position, and he actually asked me first whether he wanted me for him to do it, because he knew I’d be playing football in high school.” Zemba added he didn…Zanesville · Zanesville Read Article

Community Steps Up to Keep Christ’s Table Serving - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s been a busy time for one local non-profit. As we reported last week, Christ’s Table is currently in the middle of renovating the front of their building. Keely Warden, the Executive Director, says the day they began the renovations, the cooler that is vital in helping prepare all of the meals for community members met an untimely end. “Our cooler has shown some wear, we knew it needed some work, we had been nursing it along…Zanesville · Zanesville Read Article

Robert Ogg - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

Robert “Oggie Dog” Ogg Sr., 82 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 15, 2025, at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born on October 12, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, son of the late Charles W. Ogg and Della Mae (Aldridge) Wentworth. Bob was a member of the Rhema House of Worship in Roseville, Ohio, and the Moose Lodge in Zanesville for several years. He worked as a Horse Trainer and Racer, as well as…Hospitals · Duncan Falls Read Article

ZPD Apprehends Fugitives After an Hourlong Standoff - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Police Department apprehended three fugitives from Oregon this morning resulting from a woman being identified during a traffic stop. Zanesville Police Detective Sgt. Phil Michel said the traffic stop led to a warrant being obtained for a residence on Wheeling Avenue, which was executed by the Zanesville Special Response Team. Upon execution of the warrant, two men were arrested after an hour-long standoff. All…Zanesville · Zanesville Read Article

Aviators to perform Sept. 21 at the Vinton County Air Show

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Pilot Roger Barnes’ flying lawn mower that he purchased at a swap meet in Zanesville, Ohio, called Flying Torro Mower, has been a tradition at the Vinton County Air Show since 1992.Zanesville · Zanesville See the Story

Muskingum County Commissioners Recognize Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, OH – September is Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month. To highlight and honor those going through this journey, the Muskingum County Commissioners have proclaimed September 15th through the 21st as Mitochondrial Awareness Week. Jody Thompson, is a Mom, Legal Guardian, and Advocate for her daughter Baylee who has been battling this disease for 25 years. She says having the support of the Commissioners as well as Sheriff Matt Lutz sp…Zanesville · Zanesville Read Article