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🌱 How Genesis’ new youth unit could change mental health care locally

Zanesville, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Zanesville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Genesis’ new youth unit could change mental health care locally
  • Zanesville coleslaw maker recalls all products over inspection concerns
  • What local students discovered inside Zanesville’s Underground Railroad hiding places

Also on today's calendar: Morgan JV Baseball @ Zanesville and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 59, low: 40.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Genesis fills critical mental health care gap with new youth unit (zanesvilletimesrecorder.com) — Families in and around Zanesville now have a new 14-day Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit at Genesis Behavioral Health on Maple Avenue, offering intensive support for kids ages 10–17 in mental or emotional crisis. The eight-bed unit, funded by ARPA dollars, provides therapy, schooling, and recreation, and is designed to be affordable regardless of insurance so cost doesn’t block local youth from getting care.
   

2. My Wife's Slaw Coleslaw Recalled For Adulteration, No Inspection (foodpoisoningbulletin.com) — A Zanesville-based company, My Wife's Slaw, has recalled all flavors and sizes of its coleslaw after it was found the products were not properly inspected, though no illnesses are reported. The jars were sold nationwide via the company’s app between April 1 and April 28, 2026. Local buyers are urged not to eat the coleslaw, discard it safely, and watch for any signs of foodborne illness.
   

3. East Muskingum 8th graders travel to several locations in abolitionist history (whiznews.com) — East Muskingum 8th graders spent the day visiting key Underground Railroad and abolitionist landmarks around Zanesville, including Putnam Presbyterian Church, the Stone Academy, and the Gant House. Students said seeing real hiding places used by escaping slaves made local history feel immediate and deepened their respect for those who fought for freedom.
   

4. Local Sports Scoreboard (Tuesday, May 12) (whiznews.com) — Zanesville’s baseball team picked up a 7–1 win on Tuesday, and several nearby schools posted strong showings across baseball, softball, and track. Local athletes from Cambridge, Philo, Rosecrans, Miller, Shenandoah, Buckeye Trail, and others also earned top finishes and advanced to district softball semifinals and track championship rounds coming up next week.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Lunch & Learn
    Muskingum County Library System New Concord Branch Library - New Concord Meeting Room
    12:00 pm
  • Outreach Stop
    Muskingum County Library System Outreach -
    1:00 pm
  • Needlework Circle
    Muskingum County Library System Roseville Branch Library - General Library
    2:30 pm
  • Senior Fitness
    Muskingum County Library System Roseville Branch Library -
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Zanesville homeowners — I’ve got an opening TODAY.
    > If you need something done fast, I’m running a $100 handyman special for any job under an hour. > > Yard cleanup, haul‑off, pressure washing,… (Nextdoor Dresden Rd)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Zanesville. Apply here.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier/Greeter in Zanesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zanesville here.

Ok Zanesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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