James S. Huggins

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Journalist at WHIZ-TV (Zanesville, OH )

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Dog of the Week: Meet PJ

Nov 28, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

An adorable pup is looking for a new home this Christmas season. Meet PJ, a female Terrier mix, around 3-years-old and has a lot of energy to her. She’s updated on all her vaccines and is spayed. She has been at the K9 Adoption Center since the end of August. “There is just so many good things about her. She walks well on a leash, loves to have a lot of affection, rides well in the car. So she is just one of those dogs that is an all around good program,” said Volunteer Doug McQuaid.
Local JROTC Fundraises to Honor Fallen Veterans

Nov 14, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

ZANESVILLE, OH — In a nationwide ceremony, a local JROTC program is doing their part. The Zanesville High School JROTC program is hosting their 12th annual fundraiser to sell wreaths in honor of those veterans that were lost in our area. Brad McCune, location coordinator for Wreaths Across America, and Parker Roberts, Zanesville High Schools JROTC Battalion Commander, got the chance to talk about the wreath sales.
Genesis Brings Awareness to ATV and UTV Safety

Nov 14, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

ZANESVILLE, OH — Although it is getting colder, the Genesis Healthcare System wants to bring awareness to light utility vehicle safety. Riding on these vehicles is a great way to enjoy good weather, however it is important to remember the safety precautions when operating them. Operations manager for Genesis community ambulance, Brad Gibson, sat down to talk about how prevalent ATV and UTV accidents are in our area. “I would say during the warmer times of the year they’re fairly common.
BBB Updates On Scams

Nov 7, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

ZANESVILLE, OH — Scammers are constantly looking to get young adults’ information and money. People ages 18 to 24 reported losing more money to scams than older age groups, according to a new report published by the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, the International Association of Better Business Bureaus’ educational foundation.
Local Foundation to Host a Chili Fest

Oct 26, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

ZANESVILLE, OH — Colder weather is coming and that means it’s time for chili. The Gant House Foundation is holding their annual Chili Fest this weekend. Money from this event will support the Gant House Foundation. Gant House Foundation President, Todd Ware, talked about the event in detail.
Community Program to Host Annual Drug Take Back Program

Oct 26, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

ZANESVILLE, OH — The community gets a chance to fight back against drug use. The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Department is teaming up with the Drugs Enforcement Agency, Genesis Healthcare Systems, and Northside Pharmacies for their annual Drug Take Back event. Muskingum County Sheriff, Matt Lutz, talked about the details of the long-standing program.
Dog of the Week: Meet Mateo

Oct 11, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

We highlight another amazing pup this week that’s looking for a forever home. The Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center’s Dog of the Week is Mateo. He’s a Saint Bernard mix that was brought to the center in September. He’s around 7-years-old. A family perfect for Mateo would be one that has plenty of time or multiple people in the household to watch over him as he goes through the proper medication he needs to treat his medical condition.
Local Organization Brings Awareness In The Month of October

Oct 10, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

ZANESVILLE, OH — October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and a local organization is bringing awareness through an event tomorrow. Senior Pastor of Hands of Faith and President of Miles’ Mission Michael Bullock-wrote a book about grieving after his daughter Jennifer Bullock lost a baby, the book is titled “Even Now I Know”. They then started Mile’s Mission to honor her baby. Ms. Bullock is an anchor at Channel 4 in Columbus and a former anchor at WHIZ.
Garage Sale to Help Support Troops Overseas

Oct 4, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

A local organization is doing what they can for the troops stationed overseas. Operation Spirit 4 Troops is a military troop support ministry that sends care packages around the world to our troops. This weekend the organizations is hosting their 7th Annual Fall Garage to support their cause.
ZAAP Gallery Ready for First Friday

Aug 31, 2023 | whiznews.com | James S. Huggins

ZANESVILLE, OH — With vibrant colors and creative pieces, artist from all over the community are showing off once again on this First Friday. The Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project Gallery is hosting their viewing of all of their artist’s work at their building and in the Muskingum County Library System. “We have an opening tomorrow at 4 PM at the Muskingum County Library, the Carnegie wing.