Good morning, Muskingum County. Lady Luck has smiled on Zanesville with a local Walmart shopper turning a $5 scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $150,000 windfall. The "Invaders from the Planet Moohlah" game delivered more than just an out-of-this-world name—it provided approximately $108,000 after taxes to one fortunate resident, while two more top prizes remain unclaimed for those feeling similarly adventurous.
In other local developments, a changing of the guard has occurred in Zanesville's Sixth Ward as Mike King steps into the council role vacated by 14-year veteran Andy Roberts. The Genesis Employees Credit Union CEO brings his business acumen to city government with plans to focus on safety, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth. Meanwhile, the justice system continues its work against drug trafficking, with Jason Lee Clapper receiving a seven-year sentence for his role as methamphetamine middleman in operations that unfortunately occurred near school property.
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💰 Lucky Zanesville shopper strikes it rich with $150,000 lottery win. A customer at the Maple Avenue Walmart hit the jackpot with a $5 "Invaders from the Planet Moohlah" scratch-off ticket. After taxes, the winner will take home approximately $108,000, while the Walmart store receives a $1,500 sales bonus. Two more top prizes remain unclaimed in the game, which has overall winning odds of 1 in 3.98. Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education throughout the state.
🧪 Meth middleman gets seven years in prison for trafficking. Jason Lee Clapper, 36, of Zanesville, was sentenced after selling methamphetamine to undercover officers multiple times. He served as the liaison between supplier Thomas George Lightfoot II and buyers, with transactions occurring within 1,000 feet of school property. Lightfoot received a seven-year sentence in March 2025, while another co-defendant, Taylor Rose Bickford, got four years for her role in the operation. Clapper was credited with 387 days already served and will face post-release control after completing his prison term.
🏛️ Zanesville welcomes new Sixth Ward councilman after 14-year veteran steps down. Mike King, a 23-year resident and CEO of Genesis Employees Credit Union, was sworn in on May 12 to replace Andy Roberts. King aims to prioritize community safety, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth during his tenure. The Republican will face Democrat Andrew Ashby in November's election to retain his position. Only one other council seat will be contested this year, with candidates vying to replace Fifth Ward's Steven Foreman who is not seeking reelection.
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