Muskingum County • September 29, 2025
Good morning, Muskingum County. The sound of a shutout victory echoes across Zanesville's soccer fields as the Tornadoes blanked Westfall 3-0 in an impressive defensive showcase. That same defensive precision might be needed for drivers navigating upcoming road closures, with County Home Road shutting down September 29 and changes coming to the I-70/I-77 interchange in early October. These temporary inconveniences make way for community highlights like the returning Paul Bunyan Show, where lumberjack championships and timber demonstrations will transform the fairgrounds October 3-5.
Amid these community happenings, a somber note reminds us of life's fragility. A head-on collision in Perry County claimed the life of 32-year-old Donald Bernard when his Honda crossed the center line Saturday afternoon. As one family mourns, another maintains vigil at Grant Medical Center, where the second driver remains in stable condition after being airlifted from the scene. The Ohio Highway Patrol continues investigating what led to this tragic accident near state Route 13.
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⚽️ Zanesville's defense stifles Westfall in shutout soccer victory. The Tornadoes blanked Williamsport Westfall 3-0 in an Ohio girls soccer matchup on September 27. Zanesville W. Muskingum took a slim 1-0 lead into halftime before adding two more goals in the final period to secure the win. The victory continues recent action for the Tornadoes, who previously faced Thornville Sheridan on September 18. This defensive showcase demonstrated Zanesville's ability to completely neutralize their opponent's offense.
📅 Guernsey County's week ahead is packed with events and road closures. The Paul Bunyan Show returns October 3-5 to the county fairgrounds, featuring lumberjack championships and educational demonstrations. Road closures are scheduled for County Home Road on September 29 and at the I-70/I-77 interchange in early October. The Wayfarers will perform old-time string music at Rix Mills Presbyterian Church on September 28, while tickets are now available for November's Chocolate Walk in Downtown Cambridge. Several local boards and committees have also announced their October meeting dates.
💥 Head-on collision kills one, injures another in Perry County. The crash occurred Saturday afternoon on Chapel Hill Road when a Honda Civic crossed the center line and struck a Nissan Altima. Donald Bernard, the 32-year-old Honda driver from Corning, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan driver suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Grant Medical Center, where they remain in stable condition. Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the two-vehicle accident that happened near state Route 13 in Monroe Township.
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