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Zanesville, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Zanesville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where to visit Bishop Rosecrans’ big holiday bazaar
- What role will Zanesville’s police chief play in Ohio’s new task force?
- How new federal disaster aid could help South Zanesville flood victims
Also on today's calendar: Morgan Rm. Driving Instructor Training and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
- Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Craft show season is here (catholictimescolumbus.org) — Mark your calendar for the Bishop Rosecrans High School Holiday Bazaar in Zanesville on December 5 at 1040 E. Main Street, part of a wider slate of Catholic craft shows across central Ohio. These bazaars support parish ministries and Catholic artisans while giving you a chance to shop locally for holiday gifts. Attending helps fund charitable efforts and connects you with regional crafters. 
2. Zanesville police chief joins task force on sexual assault evidence reporting (centredaily.com) — Zanesville Police Chief Scott Comstock has been selected for a 17-member Ohio working group that will review how sexual assault evidence is collected, processed, and reported to the attorney general. His role gives Zanesville a voice in shaping statewide recommendations that could change how local agencies handle sensitive cases and comply with reporting requirements.
3. Federal aid is coming to communities devastated by August flooding and storms (kentucky.com) — Federal disaster aid has been approved for Muskingum County communities, including the South Zanesville area, after August’s severe flooding and storms. Residents and businesses can now seek federal assistance to repair damage, recover losses, and begin rebuilding. The declaration follows weeks of work by state and local officials after widespread power outages and property damage.
4. Local Football Scoreboard (Friday, October 2) (whiznews.com) — Friday night’s football scoreboard includes Zanesville’s 36–12 loss to Granville, alongside results for West Muskingum, Maysville, Philo, New Lexington, and other nearby programs. The roundup lets local fans quickly see how Muskingum County and regional teams fared across a busy night of high school action.
📸 Around Zanesville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pulpit Supply →
St. John's Lutheran Church, 116 North 7th Street, Zanesville
9:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
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Morgan Rm. Driving Instructor Training →
Morgan Room, 205 North 7th Street, Zanesville
9:00 am -
BD RM - Meeting →
Zanesville Board Room, 205 N. SEVENTH STREET, ZANESVILLE
9:30 am -
Grand Connections
John McIntire Library - Lower Level Meeting Room
10:30 am -
Family Storytime
Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library - General Library
10:30 am -
John McIntire Makerspace Open Hours
John McIntire Library - John McIntire Makerspace
3:00 pm -
Make of the Month
John McIntire Library -
3:00 pm -
Senior Fitness
Roseville Branch Library - General Library
4:00 pm -
MORGAN RM. - Flu Shots- Rambo Memorial Health Center →
Morgan Room, 205 North 7th Street, Zanesville
7:30 am -
Johnstown-Monroe at Zanesville →
Zanesville OH
6:30 pm -
BD RM - T & L Application Meeting →
Zanesville Board Room, 205 N. SEVENTH STREET, ZANESVILLE
1:00 pm -
Morgan Rm. Driving Instructor Training →
Morgan Room, 205 North 7th Street, Zanesville
5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
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Getting chilly at night ....winter is around the corner. My partner and I are booking appointments. (Nextdoor Zanesville 1)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Zanesville. Apply here.
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers posted a job opening for Cook 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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