Alice M. Payne

Alice M. Payne, 82 of New Concord
Alice M. Payne, 82, of New Concord, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on July 26, 2026.
Zanesville Landlord Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison in Sex-Related Intimidation Case

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — A 73-year-old Zanesville landlord has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to intimidating a tenant in a case involving sexual demands and racist messages.… Read the rest
Rachelle M. Rupe

Rachelle M. Rupe, 54 of Zanesville
Rachelle M. Rupe, 54 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2026 at her home.
Guernsey Commissioners Approve Waterline Project, Discuss Housing and Community Improvements

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (AVC News) — The Guernsey County Commissioners approved funding for a major waterline replacement project, took another step toward placing a Children Services levy on the November ballot, and received updates on housing, transportation and community development during meetings held July 21 and July 23.… Read the rest
Town Hall Highlights Community’s Role in Potential Data Center Development

LORE CITY, Ohio (AVC News) — As Guernsey County officials continue gathering information about the possibility of future data center development, area residents gathered at the Buckeye Trail High School auditorium Thursday evening for an educational town hall focused on what such projects could mean for the community and how local governments can influence the process.… Read the rest
Parley Carper Long


Parley Carper Long, 82 of Cambridge
Parley Carper Long, 82, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Cambridge Place.
April Leigh Cunion

April Leigh Cunion, 46 of Kent
Dr. April Leigh Cunion, age 46, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Malinda Schlabach

Malinda Schlabach, 92 of Kimbolton
Malinda Schlabach, 92, of Kimbolton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Trinity Nursing home at Fairborn, Ohio.
Rhodes Manufacturing Expanding Perry County Facility, Adding 21 Jobs

SOMERSET, Ohio (AVC News) — Rhodes Manufacturing is expanding its Perry County facility with a project expected to create 21 new jobs and bring additional manufacturing work to southeast Ohio.… Read the rest
Perry County Man Convicted of Kidnapping, Gross Sexual Imposition

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — A Muskingum County jury has found a Perry County man guilty of kidnapping and gross sexual imposition following a two-day trial that included hours of home security video evidence.… Read the rest