PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 56% of registered voters in Perry County cast ballots in the 2026 November general election.  To see how voters cast ballots... Read More

The following results are from the counting of absentee ballots. The final count is still in progress. Categories: Local News, Top Stories

Jerald W. “Jerry” Watts, age 77, of Crooksville, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, following a lengthy bout with health issues. Jerry was born on March 10, 1949, in Bristol, Ohio, and he spent his life rooted in the community he called home. He was a man known for his warm smile, easy...

Louella Jean (Cherry) Ansel, 80, formerly of Roseville, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at The Oaks Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, after a long battle with dementia. She was born May 9, 1946, in Zanesville to the late Orland and Erma (Dusenberry) Cherry. She was a 1964 graduate of Crooksville High School and later after her children were older...

Thornville, OH (WOUB) — The Tri-Valley Scotties (7-4) traveled to face the Sheridan Generals (9-2) in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs and for the second time this season.... Read More

Thomas D. “Tom” Norris 79 of Newark passed away Friday October 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 24, 1947 in Zanesville, a son of the late Basil Jr. and Dorothy Barker Norris. Tom protected our freedoms while serving in the United States Army and was retired from Owens Corning. He enjoyed spending time in his shop restoring...

CROOKSVILLE, OH – A local dad is hoping to earn the title of Super Dad, but he needs the community’s help before time runs out! Donald Lee Stalling of Crooksville has made it to the quarterfinals of the national Super Dad contest. According to his daughter, Misty Stalling, Donald has always put his family first. A veteran and loving father,...

Gregory “Greg” Zarbaugh, age 71, of Crooksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at Altercare of Somerset. Born on January 29, 1955, in Lancaster, to the late James and Mary (Eversole) Zarbaugh, Greg lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a genuine appreciation for the simple joys that brought people together. Greg spent much...

PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (AVC News) — Disaster Recovery Centers in Franklin and Perry counties will close permanently Saturday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m.,… Read the rest

ROSEVILLE, Ohio – FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center in Perry County is in its last week of operation. WHIZ’s J.W. Dennison breaks down what they do, who should visit, and what comes next for those recovering from the August storms. At the William H. Barker Community Center in Roseville, the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be closing its doors on Saturday...