This week is one you don’t want to miss the recap of. A slow start to a seemingly steady week turned into homemade explosives, a drug raid, some arrests, one heck of a football game and so much more. Also, there’s so much going on in Muskingum County, and beyond, this weekend. So, buckle up, we’re in for a ride here.

Ok let’s talk criminal activity

• Crime kicked off this week with a drug raid on Norwood Boulevard. Over 100 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of cocaine, other drugs, two handguns and about $30,000 in cash were found while authorities searched the residence. At first, the name and charges weren’t released. Full Story.
• Then the name of the person arrested and his charges were released. David Doyle of Zanesville is facing up to 32 years in prison if he is found guilty of all seven felony charges against him. Authorities are expecting to make more arrests in connection with this investigation. Full Story.
• Next, someone made a homemade explosive. MCSO deputies weren’t messing around with it after a K9 member detected live explosives, so the Franklin County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad was called in. If your home in South Zanesville was rocked a bit at 12:18 a.m. Thursday, it’s because the squad detonated the explosive. Preliminary story. Follow-up story that indicates the explosive might be a part of a neighborhood dispute.
• Don’t leave yet because the U.S. Marshals were in-town Wednesday serving a warrant on Alfred Street. It’s unclear who they were serving the warrant to and why the U.S. Marshals were called in at the time of publication. The information we do have is here.
• The last thing, Ross Zwelling faces several felony charges including having a weapon under disability, possession of criminal tools, conspiracy to aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence after being arrested due to a potential robbery. Full Story.

In the world of sports

• The Monday Muskingum County Football Flashback has all the scores and a brief recap of the game if you missed any of the games last weekend. Full Flashback.
• OK, Sheridan and Tri-Valley faced off for possibly the biggest game of the entire season, and it was a nail-biter. Both teams were 6-0 before the game on Friday night, so check the preview out first. Somebody always has to come out on top, and Tri-Valley did. The Scotties took a W over Sheridan in overtime, 20-19. Full game recap, this isn’t one you want to miss.
• Muskingum University’s womens volleyball is on fire. The ladies stole their 11th straight win this season against Wilmington at home on Tuesday night. Game recap.
• The Muskingum Valley League champions from this season took to the Eaglesticks course in Zanesville on Monday morning, hoping to continue their success from earlier this season. John Glenn had a good season, but missed the cut for the state tournament, with no individual qualifiers. Full Results.

Some fire news

• A garage on the Dow Cameron Oil and Gas property on caught on fire in the early evening on Thursday. The owner of the company rents out the garage for people to house their vehicles, employees told the Zanesville Fire Department Assistant Chief. The fire is under investigation. Full Story.
• Multiple generations of family members hold on to a long-living tradition of volunteering at the South Zanesville Fire Department. Multiple firefighters on the SZVFD have ties deeper than civil service. Full Story.

Inconveniences …

• At least one foot of water was lost from a water tower Friday night. A water main feeding to the Putnam Hill water tower burst on Pine Street, affecting a large portion of the south end of Zanesville. Full Story.
• Green Road in Dresden is closed. The County Engineer is replacing the small bridge on the road. Work began on Oct. 1 and is set to continue for 14 days. Full Story.
• There was a power outage just west of Zanesville Wednesday that affected about 223 people. A tree branch took out a power line, but the power was only out for about two hours. Thank goodness it wasn’t 90 degrees out. Full Story.

A sprinkle of art

• A little vandalism took place outside of a locally-famous studio, and people are not cool with it. About 10 of the sculptures outside of Cottrill’s Studio on 6th street were defaced with blue paint. It’s unclear who did it, but luckily the sculptures can be cleaned up. Zanesville is full of rich artistic culture, so people weren’t pleased with the stunt. Full Story.
• On Monday, the art exhibition “Inspiration in Art Education” opened at the Louis O. Palmer Gallery at Muskingum University for the entire month of October. The show features 60 pieces created by students in China and another 60 by students from four high schools in the area. Full Story.

The good stuff

• Community members, public officials and business employees “Walked a Mile in My Shoes” on Monday evening for the 5th year to raise awareness for domestic violence. Imagine lots of men in clicking heels walking down Main Street. Full Story. If the story wasn’t enough, check the photo album.
• Most people who follow along with animal-related news are aware that Animal Shelter Assistant Director, Russ Denny, got a tattoo in the name of donating to animals last weekend. The tattooing event was so successful that shelter Director, Jody Murray, might have to get some ink of his own. Full challenge details.
• The annual ForeverDads golf outing had a little surprise for one of their raffles as golf balls were dropped out of a helicopter for the ball drop. Full Story.

Getting down to business

• Avon, the company which officially opened its Zanesville distribution plant in 2009, has recently sold the Zanesville distribution center to Exeter 3605 Eastpointe LLC in a $34.7 million dollar deal. Avon is now in a lease-back contract with the company, so the company isn’t going anywhere. Full Story.
• Huntington Bank is closing 30 branches across the state of Ohio, and an additional 50 in Michigan. The three branches located in Muskingum County will not be affected by the consolidations. Full Story.
• The health department met with the commissioners to select Paul Construction as the winner of the bid for the renovations of North 7th Street. The renovations will consolidate the two buildings that the health department are operating out of. Full Story.
• The airport’s alternate runway will receive new lighting that will be placed a little closer to the pavement than what’s currently there. The project is a result of a grant from ODOT, the total cost is $450,000. Light it up. Full Story.
• Members of the local Kiwanis chapter and Key Clubs gathered in the streets Friday and Saturday for their annual peanut sales. The event is expected to bring in about $16,000. Full Story.

Let’s go somewhere

• Each year, the Ohio Forestry Association takes its trade to the public, hosting a weekend of forestry and logging events during the Paul Bunyan Show at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds. Full Preview.
• Today marks the biggest fundraising day of the year for Zanesville’s Knights Foundation, with proceeds from the organization’s 6th annual Y-City Gun Fest benefiting local Catholic schools and non-profit local charity organizations. Full Preview.
• The first Ohio Makes Festival is going on at Zane State’s campus to benefit the Idea Lab Saturday and Sunday. Full Preview.
• The Weekend Planner is here to fill in all the empty spots. Full Planner.

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