New Concord, OH

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – New Concord, Ohio is the home of Muskingum University and for some residents, there seemed to be a disconnect between the campus community and the village community. That’s why a non-profit called Friends of New Concord started an annual tradition to reconnect the communities. The 4th Annual New Concord Community Day started with the Muskie Fun Run...

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – The history of intersection and art can be found in everyday places. A perfect example of this in New Concord at the post office above the door to the post masters office door. While walking through the doors of this small town’s post office, you’ll find a large mural painted by Clyde Singer in 1940. This...

NEW CONCORD, OH – The Village of New Concord is getting ready to host their 4th Annual Community Day! New Concord Community Day is set for Saturday, September 5th with a full line up of events for the whole family. Kristin Centa, the President of the Friends of New Concord, says the events begin with the 1-mile Fun Run, which...

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – On the campus of Muskingum University, Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber is hosted a roundtable discussion to hear from local governments, businesses, and local residents. The Auditor of State’s office audits state and local public offices, identifies and investigates fraud in public agencies, and provides financial services to local governments. Faber has been hosting roundtable...

Bonnie Mae Vinsel, 100, of Zanesville, died Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, at Helen Purcell Home. Born January 25, 1926, the only child of the late Fred and Anna (Hobbs) Atkinson. Bonnie graduated from New Concord High School and Ohio University. She taught at Jack and Jill Preschool and in the West Muskingum School District for several years where she...

Wanda Lee Hostutler, 89 of New Concord Wanda Lee Beardmore Rossiter Tidd Hostutler, age 89, of New Concord passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026.… Read the rest

Wanda Lee Beardmore Rossiter Tidd Hostutler, age 89, of New Concord passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was born to the late Harley and Lorah (Day) Beardmore in Noble County, OH on October 14, 1936. She worked as an LPN at Bethesda Hospital for many years before she retired. In her free time, she enjoyed feeding and...

NEW CONCORD, OH – Much like every other high school football team, John Glenn is no stranger to retooling its roster. The Muskies lose their starting quarterback, running back, and leading wide receiver to graduation, who were all responsible for much of the Muskies’ scoring in 2025. Thankfully for them, the Muskies bring back their entire starting offensive line, and...