Good morning, Muskingum County. The crack of the bat and the roar of Blue Aces fans told the story at Granville's baseball diamond this week, where Zanesville found themselves on the wrong end of a decisive 12-2 defeat. Despite valiant efforts from Tyson Kimble and Solomon Norris, the home team's offensive firepower proved simply overwhelming in what became a masterclass in diamond dominance from the Blue Aces.
Meanwhile, hearts were full at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center as they raised a special flag celebrating the gift of organ donation. Transplant recipient Dean Fairchild's emotional testimony served as a powerful reminder of what's at stake for the nearly 3,000 Ohioans awaiting transplants. For those looking to stretch their dollars, mark your calendars for April 26, when the new Dollar General Market on Chandlersville Road opens its doors with gift cards and tote bags for early birds, plus fresh produce options that expand beyond the chain's traditional offerings.
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⚾ Granville crushes Zanesville 12-2 in decisive baseball victory. The Blue Aces dominated their home field on April 22, 2025, giving the visiting team little chance to compete. Despite strong efforts from Zanesville's Tyson Kimble, who managed to slide safely into third base during the game, and Solomon Norris at bat, Granville maintained control throughout. Highlights included Jakob Culver's successful slide into second base as Zanesville's defense struggled to keep pace with the Blue Aces' offensive power.
🫀 Hospital raises flag to celebrate lifesaving gift of organ donation. OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center partnered with Lifeline of Ohio for a special ceremony during National Donate Life Month. Heart transplant recipient Dean Fairchild shared his emotional story of receiving a second chance at life, expressing gratitude to his donor. Nearly 3,000 Ohioans and over 100,000 Americans currently await life-saving transplants. The event aimed to inspire more people to register as donors, with hospital president Wendy Elliot challenging attendees to "fly this flag as a beacon of hope, love and generosity."
🛒 Dollar General Market debuts with freebies for early shoppers. The new store at 1845 Chandlersville Road in Zanesville will celebrate its grand opening on April 26 at 8 a.m. First 50 adult customers will receive $10 gift cards while the first 100 will get DG tote bags. The market offers an expanded selection of fresh produce and meats alongside traditional Dollar General merchandise. Expected to employ 10-15 people, the store aims to be both a strong business partner and good neighbor to the Zanesville community.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Tri-Valley's pitching staff brought their A-game in a 4-0 shutout of Sheridan, improving to an impressive 10-2 on the season. The Scotties silenced the Generals' bats completely, leaving Sheridan fans wondering where their offense disappeared to on this chilly April evening.River View found their stride in a convincing 9-4 victory over struggling John Glenn, evening their record at 7-7. The Black Bears' balanced attack proved too much for the Little Muskies, who dropped their ninth game of the season and might need to check if their bats have any hits left in them before Thursday's matchup.West Muskingum survived a slugfest with Maysville, outlasting their crosstown rivals 12-9 in a game where pitching was clearly optional. The Tornadoes improved to 8-5 while Maysville dropped to 2-9, continuing a season where they've mastered the art of competitive losing.Philo electrified their offense in a dominant 15-4 rout of Morgan, powering their way to their fifth win. The Electrics' bats were fully charged as they overwhelmed the Raiders, who might need to check if their fielding gloves have holes in them after that defensive performance.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Zanesville (6-8-1) | ||
@ Granville | L 12-2 | |
Tri-Valley (10-2) | ||
@ Sheridan | W 4-0 | |
John Glenn (3-9) | ||
@ River View | L 9-4 | |
West Muskingum (8-5) | ||
vs Maysville | W 12-9 | |
Maysville (2-9) | ||
@ West Muskingum | L 12-9 | |
Philo (5-8) | ||
@ Morgan | W 15-4 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Sheridan's Generals delivered a shutout masterclass, blanking Tri-Valley 8-0 in Tuesday's Muskingum Valley showdown to improve to 13-4 on the season. The Scotties had no answer for Sheridan's dominant pitching, which wrapped up the game faster than you can say "mercy rule."Ridgewood brought the thunder in a 17-0 demolition of winless Zanesville, leaving the Blue Devils still searching for their first victory at 0-12. The Generals' offense was working overtime while Zanesville's dugout might as well have been a witness protection program.In a nail-biter that had fans reaching for their blood pressure medication, Morgan Raiders edged Philo 3-2 in Muskingum Valley action. The Raiders improved to 8-6 while the Electrics will need to recharge before Thursday's matchup with winless Coshocton.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Zanesville (0-12) | ||
vs Ridgewood | L 17-0 | |
Tri-Valley (11-6) | ||
@ Sheridan | L 8-0 | |
John Glenn (9-10) | ||
@ River View | W 8-0 | |
West Muskingum (12-6) | ||
vs Maysville | W 10-5 | |
Maysville (2-13) | ||
@ West Muskingum | L 10-5 | |
Philo (8-9) | ||
@ Morgan | L 3-2 |
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