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Good morning Zanesville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where does Zanesville rank in this week's OHSAA playoff race?
  • What Zanesville pet owners can expect from this new specialty vet clinic.
  • How to get a free mammogram voucher in Zanesville this month.

Also on today's calendar: River View at Maysville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. OHSAA Football Computer Rankings: Week 7 (newsbreak.com) — High school football fans in Zanesville can see exactly where local teams stand as OHSAA playoff races heat up, with Zanesville sitting tied for ninth in Division III, Region 11. Several nearby programs, including West Muskingum, Philo, and New Lexington, are also well-positioned, making the final weeks crucial for seeding and postseason hopes.
   

2. From house calls to headquarters, Gandolf vet practice expands in Zanesville (zanesvilletimesrecorder.com) — A mobile veterinary surgery practice is opening a permanent clinic on Bell Street in Zanesville, expanding advanced orthopedic and soft‑tissue care for local pets. Backed by a state development loan, the seven‑person team will offer more surgeries, low‑cost spay and neuter events with area rescues, and flexible options aimed at keeping animals healthier across southeast Ohio.
   

3. Coconis Furniture and Genesis Team Up for Free Mammograms (whiznews.com) — Starting tomorrow in Zanesville, Coconis Furniture and regional hospital partners are offering free mammogram vouchers to women who are uninsured, underinsured, or can't afford screening. Vouchers are available through October and can be used through year's end, a program organizers say has already helped detect early‑stage breast cancers and raise awareness about regular screenings.
   

4. Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Berry! (whiznews.com) — Berry, a 5‑month‑old terrier mix at the Muskingum County K‑9 Adoption Center in Zanesville, is looking for a committed home and plenty of training. If you can't adopt, the center is actively seeking volunteers to help care for and promote dogs like Berry so they can find safe, permanent families.
   

5. Man claims he had a prescription for methamphetamine in Ohio, sentenced to 5 years (wtrf.com) — A Muskingum County jury in Zanesville convicted Joseph Angelo of meth possession and paraphernalia charges after police found drugs in his truck at a local gas pump. He was sentenced to five years in prison, with prosecutors citing his long-term drug use and a prior child endangering conviction in Zanesville Municipal Court.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Momo, a cat who went missing in Zanesville, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 days, 3 hours. Message from Owner: "Momo is not… (Nextdoor Maple Hill Park)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Zanesville. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Level 1 Assistant Manager (2208) - 2347 Maple Avenue in Zanesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zanesville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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