It’s difficult to keep up with every story that’s published throughout the week. Think you might have missed something? No worries, here’s some bite-sized blurbs about the important news that happened this week to keep you in the loop.

• Even with the special election moving to the back of everyone’s minds, politics keep popping up. On Monday, President Trump took credit for Troy Balderson’s unofficial win in the 12^th Congressional District claiming that Gov. John Kasich was “tamping” down excitement for Balderson. Either way, Balderson is still in the lead. Full Story.

Moving away from politics … keeping it youthful

• A Zanesville High School Graduate is the recipient of the Dreier Scholarship, which is $40,000 worth of scholarship money for those who are unfamiliar. Logan Miller is set to attend The Ohio State University for Pre-Medicine. Study hard, kids. Full Story.

Surprise, there’s a fair going on. The Muskingum County Blue Ribbon Fair has stolen the spotlight for the week. There’s only one full day left of the fair, so go grab some fair food while it’s still available.

• A Philo High School Senior, Darian Tupuola, won first place in the Grade-A class showing with her chicken’s rectangular-shaped. This was her first year being involved in 4-H. Full Story.
• Get your waffles here! The Zanesville High School Marching Band is serving up their famous fair waffles. The band members said they sell roughly 20,000 powder sugar covered waffles each year. That’s a lot of dough. Full Story.
• The 16 year-old 2018 Junior Pork Ambassador has been showing pigs for 14 years. Bradley Sheppard comes from a long line of hog history, and his dedication to his pigs has paid off. Full Story.
• While this year’s fair is almost over, some people are already preparing for next year. By some people, we’re referring to 20-year-old Payton Dearth who is running for the 2019 Muskingum County Fair Board. He is heavily involved in the community and hopes to bring his 4-H experience over to his potential board seat. Full Story.

Going into the city

• Can we get a little light, please? Six community organizations are saying, “yes.” Some new decorative lighting is coming to two new bridges downtown in the name of revitalization thanks to the collaborative effort of the six organizations. The lighting will go underneath the Y-Bridge and the Sixth Street Bridge to illuminate the architectural structures and waters below. Full Story.
• The new Public Safety Director is set to begin his new position on Aug. 20, it’ll take him about 90 minutes to get into the city, though. The First Reading of an ordinance was passed at City Council Monday to waive the new city employee’s residence requirement. People aren’t super pleased. Full Story.
• The city’s billing office was closed for a brief period of time on Thursday. Fortunately, there were alternative ways to make payments. Unfortunately, everyone still has to pay their bills. Full Story.
• Going back to Monday, Mayor Tilton announced that the human bones found at Greenwood Cemetary a couple weeks ago did indeed belong there. The remains had resurfaced from a nearby grave through a hollowed-out tree. DeLong-Baker and Lanning Funeral Home has donated a vault to rebury the remains. Full Story.
• Brandywine Blvd. is being slightly interrupted with water line repair work this week. The crews seem to be staying off the roadway as much as possible. Full Story.
• North River Road has a planned closure between Fairview Road and E. Highland Drive for some patch paving and repairs. That closure will occur Monday through Thursday. Full Story.

A little farther than city limits

• Five separate vehicle accidents occurred at roughly the same time in the same area of I-70 East Friday. The accidents were believed to be a result of heavy rains. Full Story.
• Almost 1,200 people were without power Friday in the Dresden area beginning in the earlier part of the evening. Two power lines were down on the road and fire fighters believed it was due to earlier storms. Full Story.
• A 16-year-old male died in a one-vehicle accident in Dresden. Another teenage passenger was transported to the hospital. Full Story.
• The “Business Spotlight” for the month of August is the BEG Group. They specialize in an environmentally friendly erosion control product. The product is composed of a “sock” filled with a switch grass mixture. Some of the switch grass they use comes from The Wilds. Full Story.
• Muskingum University football camp is fully underway and the staff is learning who their players are. The upcoming season is allowing coaches to see how their athletes play football, and after a streak of disappointing seasons, the coaching staff is looking to turn this year around. Full Story.

Can we get a dog …?

• Saturday is National Clear the Shelter Day. Thus, the Animal Shelter Society and the Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center have been sponsored by families and businesses to hold a “Clear the Shelter” event from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. or while animals last. Go pick out a furry friend. Full Story.
• If animals aren’t really your thing, the Weekend Planner has many other event options to enjoy throughout the weekend. Full Story.

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