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Since 1938, the Cooperative has provided electric to the rural areas of Guernsey, Muskingum, southern Tuscarawas, northern Morgan and small portions of five other counties.

We have all heard about invasive species, but do you all know some of the more common ones that you... Virginia Military Institute: Jarrod A. Girod, of New Concord, who majored in chemistry.

The New Concord banking center lobby and drive-through are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, which allows customers to bank at their convenience.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., left, and astronaut and former U.S. Sen.

Michael Neilson/The Daily Jeffersonian/www.buyjeffphotos.com Next to a replica of the spacecraft in which John Glenn orbited the Earth are Debbie Allender, operations manager for the John and Annie Glenn Historical Site, and Keith Eberly, executive director.

Children who will be age 5 by July 31 are eligible to register for kindergarten in the Tri-Valley, Maysville, East Muskingum and West Muskingum school districts.

The YMCA Family Center located in Cambridge recently held a "Thank You" luncheon for all those who have supported the YMCA during 2011.

The Erotic Show at Tower Studios will host five artists who will be showing 25 of their art works to people 18 and older.

Michael Neilson/The Daily Jeffersonian/www.buyjeffphotos.com One of New Concord's oldest houses was razed Tuesday due to its dilapidated condition.

The Division of State Fire Marshal is asking for help in determining the cause of a Thursday morning barn fire.

From howling winds to surprise snow showers, the weather on Sunday turned wicked throughout the Cambridge area.

In this photo, taken Nov. 16, astronaut and former Ohio Sen. John Glenn, center, poses with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, of Nevada, left, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, on Capitol Hill in Washington, during a ceremony where Glenn received a Congressional Gold Medal.

To volunteering for Hospice of Guernsey, Inc. Although inactive as a volunteer of late, I completed the Hospice volunteer training and have found the lessons learned there applicable anytime serious illness or grief visits this life or the lives of others.

A Muskingum County barn was destroyed Wednesday night after being engulfed by fire.

Dispatched Cassell Station and New Concord fire departments. 11:35 p.m., Wintergreen Road resident advised a suspicious male with a flashlight exited a truck and was walking in her field.

New Concord Fire Chief Brent Gates said Thursday morning that there was a barn fire in Guernsey County that burnt through the main trunk line of phone line.

It's one thing to plan a budget, buy food, clothe and support a family of four -- but try taking... Final sign-ups for New Concord youth baseball and softball will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Larry Miller Intermediate School.

I'm sorry to see how the Republicans are trying to take our lifestyle back to the era of low wages... There are currently some issues with phone lines in the 826 exchange area, including the ability to call 9-1-1, according to the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office Facebook page .

So, even though today's column involves horses, it isn't about horses. Rather, it centers around a lifestyle that illustrates the Shakespearian monologue: What a piece of work is a man! How noble in Reason! In action how like an Angel! in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the world! For years, I've lived less than 10 miles from Julie ... (more)

Her career in higher education began at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, in 1995, where she served nearly 17 years in various roles.