🦏 Safari adventures bring wildlife within touching distance at The Wilds. Visitors to this 10,000-acre conservation park in Cumberland, Ohio can experience extraordinary close encounters with exotic animals during guided tours. The Wildside tour allows guests to photograph greater one-horned rhinos, feed curious giraffes, and observe cheetahs, Przewalski's wild horses, and Grevy's zebras in their natural habitats. Beyond daytime safaris, The Wilds offers overnight stays in comfortable air-conditioned yurts and thrilling activities like ziplining across the vast landscape.
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🏛️ Nelsonville's government drama heats up as Issue 23 repeal faces scrutiny. City Manager Fred Holmes recommended council revoke the controversial repeal of Issue 23, which voters had approved to abolish the city charter and return to a statutory government with an elected mayor. Despite ongoing legal battles with the Ohio Supreme Court, the repeal ordinance remains in effect until formally struck down. The council also discussed implementing a $3 monthly fee for storm sewer improvements, sparking debate about whether it constitutes a tax requiring voter approval. Additionally, Councilmember Wesley Henderson announced his resignation, with letters of interest for his replacement being accepted until October 6.
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🍽️ Summer meals program feeds 136,000 kids in Southeast Ohio. The Southeast Ohio Foodbank saw a five-fold increase in children served compared to last summer, thanks to new take-home meal options alongside traditional eat-in programs. Families in five counties could pick up weekly packs containing seven breakfasts and lunches, ensuring children had access to food even when they couldn't attend daily programs. Local libraries continued hosting lunch gatherings that became community hubs where kids could socialize and learn. "This program provided much-needed nutrition and peace of mind for families," said food bank director Alicia Miklos.
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Fresh Remodeled Home With Views: Priced at $234,900, this newly remodeled home in West Muskingum Schools features beautiful wood floors, a fully applianced kitchen, new plumbing, heating, insulation, and multiple decks.
Vintage stone meets modern luxury: Historic stone home with new master suite, updated baths, hardwood floors, and professional landscaping is listed at $349,000, combining modern amenities with classic charm across three bedrooms.
Spacious Zanesville home needs love: This charming Zanesville property at 714 Saint Louis Avenue offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms for $139,990, featuring a partially finished basement, detached garage, and modern climate control systems across its 1,416 sq. ft. layout.