Muskingum County News

ZANESVILLE -- Heather M. Chandler, of Zanesville, entered guilty pleas to one count of trafficking in crack-cocaine with a forfeiture specification, one count of possession of crack cocaine and one count of possession of cocaine in a Muskingum County Common Pleas court Tuesday.

ZANESVILLE -- One man has been charged after a drug bust in the city Tuesday. Timothy James Thomas, 25, of Zanesville, has been charged with three counts of possession of drugs and three counts of trafficking in drugs after he was arrested at the corner of Seventh and Elberon streets by the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office and the Central Ohio ...

An East Fultonham man was arraigned in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court on multiple sex charges.

It was a great day for levies in Muskingum County for some local organizations. The John Mcintire Library System got a big win at the polls on Tuesday by easliy passing its current expenses levy by over 5000 votes.

A Zanesville woman who was arrested in a September drug buy bust pled guilty Tuesday in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court.

ZANESVILLE - A Zanesville man, who originally faced a murder charge in the death of a 3-year-old girl, pleaded guilty Monday to lesser charges including failing to report the death.

Thanks to a joint project between three local and state agencies, local police, fire and emergency response services will be able to communicate more easily.

Friday, October 30, 2009 9:09 AM WCLT News Staff The Muskingum County Commissioners have approved a fee raise to help with the building department's financial difficulties.

COLUMBUS - Franklin and Scioto counties had the most driving under suspension arrests over the past three years according to new statistics recently released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

ZANESVILLE -- Martin W. Kiggans, 45, of Byesville, could spend the next 19 years in prison if convicted of two robbery charges and two theft-of-drug charges.

ZANESVILLE -- Leah Tuttle remembers her son, Stacy, as being funny and ornery. Other than pictures of Stacy laughing with friends and family and her memories, Leah Tuttle will never get to talk or laugh with her son again.

The Muskingum County Commissioners got their third quarter investment report today.

Last year, six Ohioans died after getting in car crashes involving deer, and most of the accidents happen this time of year.

ZANESVILLE -- Six and a half years ago, Diana Beisser's 28-year-old son Troy died by suicide.

ZANESVILLE -- After months of suspicion, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department has confirmed two cases of H1N1 in the county through lab test results that returned Thursday.

ZANESVILLE - Muskingum County began giving out H1N1 vaccines Wednesday to emergency medical technicians and firefighters who provide direct medical care.

The man arrested for the October 13 robbery of the Starfire gas station in Zanesville pled guilty Monday in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court.

ZANESVILLE -- An informational meeting on Issue 2 was conducted Sunday at the Muskingum Livestock Auction Barn with about 25 in attendance.

LANCASTER -- They can strike at any time. Jean McFerren and her husband were heading into town to fill a prescription when they became statistics.

ZANESVILLE - Firefighters, peace officers and emergency medical personnel from a six-county area will be honored Saturday for their service to their communities.