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Jessica Johnston

Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director

Jessica Johnston is a graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in linguistics and communication studies. A native of Cincinnati, Johnston was a reporter and slot editor for The Post, Ohio University’s independent student newspaper. She is a former associate of Cincinnati Book Publishing and previously interned with CE Power and Creative Invites and Events.

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Many scholarships available to area students

Many scholarships available to area students

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
February 19, 2020
Photo submitted by Jared Reynolds

Ducks Unlimited hosting annual banquet

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
February 13, 2020
Pictured left to right is Jon Brooks, president, Genesis Volunteers; Carol Kohler, treasurer, Genesis Volunteers; Pebbles Thornton, RN, BSN, OCN, director, Genesis Cancer Services, Hospice & Palliative Care; and Jerry Nolder, executive director, Genesis HealthCare Foundation.

Tree of Love donates $8,000 to hospice

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
February 6, 2020
Young dealer pleads guilty to trafficking

Young dealer pleads guilty to trafficking

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
February 5, 2020
Felon returning to prison after kidnapping

Felon returning to prison after kidnapping

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
February 5, 2020
Photos provided by the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff’s Office searching for two men

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
February 4, 2020
Photo provided by the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office

Authorities searching for possible runaway

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
February 4, 2020
From left to right: Lynze Grant, Hannah Bobb and Kristin Vohs. Photos provided by the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office

Runaway teen girls found

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 30, 2020
From left to right: Lynze Grant, Hannah Bobb and Kristin Vohs. Photos provided by the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office

Authorities searching for three runaway girls

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 29, 2020
From left to right: Captain Scott Comstock with ZPD, Envoy George Bates with the Salvation Army, patrol officer Alexis Glaub with ZPD and Chief Tony Coury with ZPD.

Zanesville PD gifts socks to Salvation Army

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 27, 2020
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Police searching for man in bank robbery

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 24, 2020
Winter Weather Advisory for Saturday

Winter Weather Advisory for Saturday

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 17, 2020
Local United Way hosts twelfth tax clinic

Local United Way hosts twelfth tax clinic

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 15, 2020
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Wanted sex offender arrested Monday

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 14, 2020
Authorities searching for runaway teens

Authorities searching for runaway teens

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 10, 2020
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MCSO continues search for sex offender

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 10, 2020
Portion of US-22 closing for over a month

Portion of US-22 closing for over a month

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 9, 2020
Drivers identified in SR-93 crash

Drivers identified in SR-93 crash

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 8, 2020
Animal Shelter Society Executive Director Deb Bergeron playing with Milo, a one-year old retriever-lab mix. He is available for adoption at the shelter.

New Animal Shelter Director takes over

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
January 7, 2020
Dealer gets 36 months for money laundering

Dealer gets 36 months for money laundering

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
December 20, 2019
Photo provided by the Zanesville Concert Association

Music City Christmas concert on Saturday

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
December 19, 2019
Imlay Florists meeting all the holiday needs

Imlay Florists meeting all the holiday needs

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
December 17, 2019
Judge calls a replay on intoxicated man's plea

Judge calls a replay on intoxicated man’s plea

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
December 11, 2019
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Addition to Muskingum County Most Wanted

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
December 9, 2019
The Zanesville Fire Department received a call of a dryer on fire at approximately 11:06 a.m. Friday.

Clothes catch fire in dryer at laundromat

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
December 6, 2019
I-70 westbound lane closure begins Sunday

I-70 westbound lane closure begins Sunday

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
December 5, 2019
Pepper was a featured pup in September 2018 that was previously available for adoption at the Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center.

Dog licenses on sale now for 2020

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
November 27, 2019
Winds causing numerous power outages

Winds causing numerous power outages

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
November 27, 2019
Meth dealer sentenced to 12 years

Meth dealer sentenced to 12 years

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
November 26, 2019
Boil advisory on south side of City lifted

Boil advisory on south side of City lifted

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
November 20, 2019
'Santas' needed to adopt local seniors

‘Santas’ needed to adopt local seniors

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
November 18, 2019
Allison Wolfe (left) and Ashley Fitch (right) were both added to the Muskingum County Sheriff's Most Wanted List Monday.

Two women added to county most wanted list

By Jessica Johnston, Assistant News Director
November 18, 2019
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