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Local News July 3, 2026

Meetings ¯ The Lower Muskingum Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Beverly Library. The meeting is open to members and the public. Contact 740-236-8757 for further information. ¯ The Wolf Creek Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterford High School Library. The purpose of the meeting is to hire personnel. ¯ Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate ...

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International News July 2, 2026

Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz while using a route not approved by Iran. That's according to a report Wednesday by state television in Tehran. The vessel was identified as a foreign container ship, with no other details. The report appeared aimed at underlining Tehran's claims to control the strait, which the world has long considered an international waterway. Iran has used its ability to choke off the waterway as a key source of leverage since the war began Feb. 28. ...

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Local News July 2, 2026

Sewer Work on Franklin Street The Water Reclamation Department will be performing work on the 400 block of Franklin Street to maintain, repair or replace the sanitary sewer. Franklin Street will be closed to traffic between Putnam and Lancaster Streets. There will be no parking on either side of the street from 413 Franklin St. to Lancaster Street. The road will be closed until the repairs are completed. This may necessitate the use of heavy equipment. If you have concerns about above or below-ground work, landscaping or any other questions about the sanitary sewer work, call the Water ...

63rd Matamoras High School Alumni Banquet honors classes of 1956, 1961 and 1966

Local News July 2, 2026

NEW MATAMORAS — The 63rd Matamoras High School Alumni Banquet was held June 13 at Matamoras Elementary School, according to a release from the Matamoras High School Alumni Association. The banquet included a social hour for alumni to meet with former classmates, followed by dinner, entertainment and recognition of honored classes, according to the release. Corey Martin, president of the alumni association, welcomed those in attendance and served as master of ceremonies. The program included the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of U.S. military veterans in attendance and thanks to ...

Local events

Local News July 2, 2026

Meetings ¯ The Lower Muskingum Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 7, at the Beverly Library. The meeting is open to members and the public. Contact 740-236-8757 for further information. ¯ Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Fiscal Year 2028 Round 41 Small Government Program funding process. Participants may attend in person at 2:30 p.m. July 14, at the BHRC ...

Civil War Round Table hosts third annual History in the Park July 11

Local News July 2, 2026

History in the Park will return for its third year at East Muskingum Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11. Hosted by the Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley, the event is entirely free for the public to attend. Guests can expect vendors and historic exhibits from across multiple ...