Philo News

BLUE ROCK: Robert 'Bob' F. Mills, Sr., 74, of Staker Hill Road, Blue Rock, passed away at 5 p.m., at Good Samaritan Medical Center Emergency Room Robert was born December 11, 1934, in Zanesville and is the son of the late Frank and Grace Mitchell Mills.

BLUE ROCK -- Music has been part of his life since he was a child. Now Abe Parker, who plays guitar and sings lead vocals, has formed a band called Rookie.

MAGNOLIA: Kenneth E. Monroe, Sr., age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Monday evening, November 2, 2009, in Aultman Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

ZANESVILLE - In a resounding victory, the Muskingum County Library System levy passed Tuesday night with 15,198 votes for and 9,252 votes against, according to unofficial results.

ZANESVILLE -- Every time Charles Lanning beat the old American Indian drum wrapped in his arms, he got a reaction out of his wife, Patricia.

The Philo Youth Basketball final signups will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Duncan Falls Elementary School.

Tonight's games start at 7:30 p.m. Check back later for updates. • Gallia Academy at Zanesville • Tri-Valley at Morgan • Philo at West Muskingum • Crooksville at Sheridan • New Lexington at Maysville Caldwell plays at Bishop Rosecrans at 7 p.m. Saturday.

ZANESVILLE -- Out of 18 nominees and five finalists for the 11th annual Times Recorder-Gannett/Fieldhouse Michael Amicone Sr.

Some South Zanesville water customers are not happy after learning their water bills are going up 40 percent.

ZANESVILLE -- Journey Smith had 14 points and six aces and Cierra Channel added 10 points and an ace as Crooksville eighth grade topped host Roosevelt 25-14, 25-22 on Monday.

On Senior Night at Duncan Falls, Ashleigh Boyd kicked two goals and assisted on two others, as the visiting John Glenn Muskies improved to 7-2-1 in the Muskingum Valley League and 10-5-1 overall with a 5-0 victory over Philo on Thursday.

PHILO - Melanie Poorman piled up 16 kills with two aces and two blocks, as visiting Maysville capped a 9-7 campaign in the Muskingum Valley League with a 25-19, 25-21, 25-16 win over Philo Tuesday.

ADAMSVILLE --On Aug. 30, Country Music in the Barn, Thrivent Financial For Lutheran, Muskingum Perry Chapter 30783 through its Care Abounds in Communities Program, and friends and family of Marvin Wheeler presented a country music show and auction at Roger's Auction Barn.

At Sulsberger, Mackenzie Riley and Maddy Baldwin had two goals and an assist apiece, and the Lady Devils improved to 12-3 on the season.

NEW CONCORD -- Luke Engle earned medalist with 39 and Maysville was second in the Muskingum Valley League tournament Saturday at Wildfire.

PHILO: James 'Jim' H. Swartz, 55, of Center Road, Philo went home to receive his reward on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. at Genesis Hospice.

Sunday, October 4, 2009 11:02 PM Bill Clifford In its weekend edition the Wall Street Journal is reporting that a multi-billion-dollar natural gas pipeline crossing Ohio is nearing completion.

ZANESVILLE --Two organizations joined Saturday in celebration -- Starlight School and the Muskingum Valley Miracle League Field on Newark Road.

Debra Hershey, a five-year member of the Oakwood Board of Education, resigned Thursday, Oct.

ZANESVILLE - Hannah Robinson had 11 kills with two aces and 15 digs, as West Muskingum battled back from a two-game deficit Monday to topple New Lexington 18-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-17, 15-10 in a Muskingum Valley League match at Gary Ankrum Gymnasium.