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Celebrate New Concord Announces 2026 Concert Season

May 27, 2026

NEW CONCORD, Ohio (AVC News) — Organizers with Celebrate New Concord have announced the 2026 concert season. 

The schedule includes:
• June 9 – Jake “Barefoot” McCoy (Folk)
• June 23 – Haley Bundy (Pop/Country, American Idol auditionee)
• July 11 – Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds
• July 28 – Roscommons Sessions (Irish Traditional)
• Aug. 11 – Northwest Territory (Bluegrass)
• Aug. 25 – Tony Hagood Quartet (Jazz)

Please note: The July 11 concert will be held on a Saturday this year instead of Tuesday as part of the America 250 celebration — and it will be followed by fireworks!

Become a patron by donating through the link below or by stopping in at Village Hall. Your support helps make these concerts possible!
https://www.mccf.org/…/Celebrate-New-Concord-Pass-Thru…

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Muskingum County Commissioners Hear Update on Roseville Bridge Project

March 16, 2026

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — Muskingum County Engineer Mark Eicher told the Muskingum County Commissioners that bids be accepted starting in late March with construction to begin this summer. 

Past of the delay in the project was corresponding with Columbia Gas about a gas line that needed relocated near the bridge.

In other business, the commissioners appointed Brent Gates, Brian McPeak and Dan Robison to the Muskingum County Planning Commission with a term to commence immediately and end on March 26, 2029.

In observance of Muskingum County 4-H Week, Muskingum County 4-H Educator Jamie McConnell met with the commissioners, along with 4-H members Koby Bradley, Maddy McConnell, Kylie Bradley, Laney McConnell and Braylie Burkey.

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Registration open for artists for the Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival

March 16, 2026

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (AVC News) — Registration is currently open for the 2026 Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival in Cambridge. 

Wayne Dyer from Port Washington was one of the first to register for the 2026 Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival. His award-winning wooden toys are always a special attraction.

An early bird registration for festival vendors is before March 31.

The festival is a juried festival that showcases high-quality art in a variety of mediums such as, painting, pottery, ceramics, fiber art, metal work, jewelry, acrylics, mixed media, photography, and more.

Between 90 and 100 artists come from all over the U.S. for this three-day event. Area students are given the opportunity to display their work, visitors are entertained throughout the weekend by a variety of talented performing artists, concessionaires offer satisfying foods, the Market Place offers foods made in Ohio and there are programs just for kids. 

The festival is set for Aug. 14-16 at the Cambridge City Park.

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