Good morning, Muskingum County. Behind every successful hospital stands an army of unsung heroes wearing volunteer badges. At Southeastern Medical Center, 55 remarkable individuals contributed over 8,500 hours last year, transforming clinical corridors into places of comfort and healing. From 18-year-old newcomers to 93-year-old veterans like Jean Morgan, who has dedicated an astonishing 23,000 hours of her life to helping others, these volunteers embody the "Bright Lights – Big Hearts" theme that defines healthcare at its most human.
Meanwhile, spring traditions continue as John Glenn High School prepares for its May 3rd prom at Pritchard Laughlin Center, with nostalgic photos from 2017 reminding us how quickly these milestone moments become cherished memories. On the diamond, Zanesville's baseball team gave fans plenty to cheer about Monday, dominating Licking Heights 10-2 behind pitcher Caleb Underwood's stellar five-inning performance at Jay Payton Field.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏥 Hospital volunteers shine as quiet heroes of healthcare. Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge celebrated 55 volunteers who contributed 8,595 hours during National Healthcare Volunteer Week. The "Bright Lights – Big Hearts" themed recognition dinner honored volunteers ranging from 18 to 93 years old who serve in various roles throughout the hospital. Several long-time volunteers received special recognition, including Jean Morgan who has contributed over 23,000 hours. Program manager Hannah Bingham emphasized how volunteers transform the medical center from just a hospital into "a place of comfort and healing."
🎭 John Glenn High School prepares for 2025 prom with nostalgic throwback. The event will be held May 3 at the Pritchard Laughlin Center, prompting the Zanesville Times Recorder to share photos from the school's 2017 celebration. The article invites readers to enjoy these memories of past Muskies' prom festivities. The brief piece appears to be part of a community feature highlighting local school traditions and upcoming events.
⚾ Zanesville dominates in 10-2 baseball victory over Licking Heights. Pitcher Caleb Underwood led the charge, throwing five solid innings to secure the win at Jay Payton Field on Monday. The home team's convincing performance on April 28, 2025, showcased their offensive firepower while limiting their opponents to just two runs. Fans at the Zanesville ballpark witnessed a commanding display from the local squad as they controlled the game from start to finish.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
John Glenn's bats came alive as the Little Muskies electrocuted Philo 12-4 in Monday's Muskingum Valley showdown. The win improves John Glenn to 5-10 while Philo drops to 6-9, with these electric rivals set for a rematch Tuesday that promises more sparks.Tri-Valley blanked Morgan 6-0 in a dominant pitching performance that left the Raiders searching for answers. The Scotties improved to an impressive 13-3 while Morgan fell to 5-11, with these teams scheduled for a Tuesday rematch where the Raiders hope to find their missing offense.Coshocton edged Maysville 3-2 in a nail-biter that had fans clutching their scorecards until the final out. The Redskins (5-13) squeezed out just enough offense to overcome the Panthers (2-12), setting up what should be another tight contest when these teams meet again Tuesday.West Muskingum whipped up a storm against New Lexington, blowing away the Panthers 12-2 in Monday's league matchup. The Tornadoes improved to 10-6 with the convincing win, while New Lexington dropped to 5-8 ahead of Tuesday's rematch where the Panthers will look to weather the
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Zanesville (8-9) | ||
vs Licking Heights | W 10-2 | |
Tri-Valley (13-3) | ||
@ Morgan | W 6-0 | |
John Glenn (5-10) | ||
vs Philo | W 12-4 | |
Maysville (2-12) | ||
@ Coshocton | L 3-2 | |
West Muskingum (10-6) | ||
vs New Lexington | W 12-2 | |
Philo (6-9) | ||
@ John Glenn | L 12-4 | |
Bishop Rosecrans (8-4) | ||
@ Berne Union | L 12-2 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
The John Glenn Little Muskies pitched a perfect game of keep-away Monday, blanking Philo 7-0 in a Muskingum Valley showdown. These softball rivals won't even have time to ice their arms before facing off again Tuesday in what's quickly becoming softball's version of Groundhog Day.Tri-Valley's Scotties showed why they're the alpha dogs of the Muskingum Valley, dispatching Morgan 5-1 in Monday's league contest. At 13-7, the Scotties are heating up faster than a summer sidewalk, while the 8-8 Raiders will need to find their bats before Tuesday's immediate rematch.West Muskingum's Tornadoes touched down with category 5 force, absolutely devastating New Lexington 16-1 in Monday's league matchup. The 14-6 Tornadoes brought a perfect storm of offense that the Panthers (8-12) couldn't weather, setting up what promises to be another atmospheric showdown when these teams meet again Tuesday.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Zanesville (0-14) | ||
vs Licking Heights | L 17-0 | |
Tri-Valley (13-7) | ||
@ Morgan | W 5-1 | |
John Glenn (11-10) | ||
@ Philo | W 7-0 | |
West Muskingum (14-6) | ||
vs New Lexington | W 16-1 | |
Philo (9-11) | ||
vs John Glenn | L 7-0 | |
Bishop Rosecrans (1-7) | ||
@ Berne Union | L 10-8 |
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