Mary E. Pakes
Mary E. Pakes, 69 of Caldwell, Ohio
Mary E. Pakes, age 69, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her home.
Heating Assistance Available to Eligible Ohioans as Cooler Weather Arrives
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — As cooler temperatures begin to arrive across the region, older Ohioans who need help paying their home heating bills may be eligible for assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program.… Read the rest
Balderson Introduces Bill Aimed at Fighting Medicaid Fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AVC News) — U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation aimed at giving states additional tools to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicaid program.… Read the rest
Roseville Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Kidnapping, Gross Sexual Imposition
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — A Roseville man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after a Muskingum County jury found him guilty of kidnapping and gross sexual imposition.… Read the rest
Bobby P. Smith
Bobby P. Smith, 72 of Zanesville
Bobby P. Smith, 72, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday October 4, 2026, at his home.
Misti Ore Davis
Misti Ore Davis, 38 of New Concord
Misti Ore Davis, 38, of New Concord, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Mailot
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Mailot, 89 of Pleasant City
Phyllis Ann (Chippi) Mailot, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2026.
Scrap Tire Collection to be Held This Weekend at Harrison County Fairgrounds
CADIZ, Ohio (AVC News) – The Carroll-Columbiana-Harrison Recycling District in Eastern Ohio is holding a tire collection this weekend.
The collection will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m.… Read the rest
Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) – The National Fire Protection Association is focusing on the safe use and charging of lithium-ion batteries during this year’s Fire Prevention Week. … Read the rest
Seven Ohio Counties Approved for Federal Disaster Assistance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Seven Ohio counties affected by severe weather in August have been approved for federal disaster assistance.… Read the rest