🚗 Guernsey County gears up for action-packed community events. The Youth Wings'n Wheels event on September 6 will feature local service departments competing in the Gladiator Challenge Games at Cambridge Airport. Several road closures are scheduled throughout the county for culvert replacements and repairs. A special commemoration service will mark the 100th anniversary of the USS Shenandoah crash on August 31, featuring storytellers, displays, and descendants of crew members. Various local boards and committees have scheduled meetings in the coming weeks to address school staffing, aging services, and other community matters.
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🦅 Birds of prey soar in spectacular fair show. Master falconer Jonathan Wood, 69, captivated Muskingum County Fair attendees with his "Extreme Raptors" presentations throughout the week. His impressive collection of 12 birds—including hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles, and owls—demonstrated their natural abilities in dramatic flying demonstrations. Fairgoers experienced these magnificent raptors up close as Wood shared his expertise and passion for these predatory birds. The 2025 fair performances showcased the beauty and power of these specialized hunters in action.
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🐖 Young farmers showcase prized hogs at county fair competition. The 2025 Muskingum County Junior Fair market hog show took center stage at the fairgrounds' swine arena on Wednesday, August 13. Local youth proudly presented their carefully raised pigs before judges in this traditional agricultural competition. The event, captured in a photo series by Shawn Digity of the Zanesville Times Recorder, highlights the dedication of young participants in this annual summer fair tradition.
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