Somerset, OH

AJ Tiler Roberts, of Crooksville, known affectionately as AJ, was born on November 14, 2006, in Zanesville, Ohio, and passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2026, in Somerset, Ohio, as the result of an automobile accident at the age of 19. AJ was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, boyfriend, and friend whose presence brought warmth and light to everyone...

Somerset, OH- On August 19, 2026, at approximately 3:47 PM, the Ohio State Highway Patrol Lancaster Post responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 13 near State Route 757 in Reading Township, Perry County. Through the investigation, it was determined that a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia driven by Erhan Icyer, 42, of Chicago Illinois was traveling northbound on...

Joseph Paul Burkhart, 60, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Genesis Emergency Room in Somerset. He was born on January 14, 1966, in Zanesville, a son to the late, James and Rita (Paul) Burkhart. Joe lived his days with a remarkable work ethic, pouring tireless energy into caring for his and his wife’s rental properties and...

E. Kahn Development Corp. filed a lawsuit on July 31 in Somerset County Superior Court against Montgomery Township. They want to stop a ban on data centers. They also want... The post Developer Sues Montgomery Township for $300M Over Data Center Prohibition appeared first on WMTR AM.

Esther Young, 89, of Zanesville, passed away at her home on Thursday August 13, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1937 in Somerset, a daughter of the late Anthony and Inez (Burgoon) Schmeltzer. She graduated from Rosecrans High School. She worked at United Technologies for 50 years. She helped with MASS Bingo for many years. She attended Saint Nicholas...

Darla A. Ault, 65, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 4:19pm on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Genesis-Perry County Emergency Department in Somerset, Ohio. Born September 27, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Russell and Linda Spark Ault. Darla loved her cats and dogs. Survived by her brother, Gary Ault and nephews, Michael and Josh. In addition to her...