State Sends Additional Resources To Flood-Hit Southeast Ohio Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Governor Mike DeWine is sending additional state resources to Perry, Muskingum and Morgan counties following another round of rainfall.… Read the rest
Barnesville Chamber Names Leach as New Director

BARNESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce has named longtime community member and educator Denise Adkins Leach as its new chamber director.… Read the rest
Zanesville Man Dies After Being Struck By Falling Tree

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — A Zanesville man was killed Sunday afternoon after being struck by a falling tree during a storm.… Read the rest
One Person Killed In Jefferson County Crash

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — One person was killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash happened on County Road 10, about two-tenths of a mile west of State Route 152 in Smithfield Township.… Read the rest
Court of Appeals Upholds Muskingum County Convictions

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) – The Fifth District Court of Appeals upheld two Muskingum County convictions over the weekend.
The district court allowed each defendant in two separate criminal cases – Lindsey Y.… Read the rest
Flooding Forces Evacuations in New Lexington

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio (AVC News) – Severe rainfall and flooding prompted the evacuation of more than 50 people from their homes in New Lexington early Sunday.… Read the rest
Construction Projects Beginning Today in Belmont County

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (AVC News) – The Belmont County Engineer’s Office has announced multiple upcoming road closures.
Beginning Monday, August 17, County Road 10 (Black Oak) will be reduced to one lane for resurfacing work.… Read the rest