Matt Morris

6 days ago | whiznews.com | Matt Morris

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Area high schools are becoming more diverse in their workforce development educational programs. Maysville High School Senior Bailey Silver placed second in the state level Health Occupations Students of America Phlebotomy Competition, which was held last month in Toledo. The achievement qualifies her to compete in the International HOSA competition next month in Nashville, Tennessee. “Yeah, it was really cool,” Silver said.

6 days ago | whiznews.com | Matt Morris

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office is offering female high school seniors a training session on how to avoid becoming a victim of sexual assault. Prosecutor’s Office Staff Members Kasi Stewart and Sacha Daniels talked about their Sexual Assault Awareness program and shared how the students benefit from the presentation. “Today we’re doing sexual assault awareness training for our high school seniors and freshmen females at Rosecrans High School,” Daniels said.

1 week ago | whiznews.com | Matt Morris

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Mail Carriers will be delivering mail as usual this Saturday but in addition to their job assignments, they will be helping to stamp out hunger in the community. National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 63 Vice President George Walsh explains how one day a year, this Saturday, May 10th, letter carriers will be trekking door to door collecting non-perishable food items.

1 week ago | whiznews.com | Matt Morris

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Democracy will be in action this week as Ohio will be holding its 2025 Special Election on Tuesday. Muskingum County Board of Elections Specialist Cheryl West shared details of what will be on the ballot as well as how voters can be prepared when they arrive at their polling location. “With a primary, you can have a mixture of issues and levies and also you have candidates to vote on,” West said.

1 week ago | whiznews.com | Matt Morris

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Literacy can take many forms including words, numbers and even musical symbols and notes. Muskingum County Library System Assistant Youth Services Librarian Elayna Glover shared an event that introduces children ages 0-to-5 to some of the basic principles that can be found in music.   “30 Minute Mini Music Makers is a unique and joyful introduction to music for our youngest visitors,” Glover said.