Learning about Lightning: Stay Safe and Stay Alert - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting
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Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- whiznews.com20:20first to report
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The odds of getting struck by lightning may be low, but the danger is still very real and very avoidable. That’s why the National Trail Fire Department of Gratiot, Ohio, teamed up with the Muskingum County EMA and the National Weather Service to teach lightning safety at West Muskingum High School. “It feels really good to get...
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- whiznews.com17:43
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Commissioners, Zanesville Mayor Don Mason, and county EMA Director Jeff Jadwin have signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency for Muskingum County. The declaration was prompted by the severe weather with more expected to come. The declaration is linked below and a video statement from Commissioner Drake L. Prouty is listed at...
- whiznews.com19:07
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Heavy rains from Monday and into Tuesday morning have led to severe flooding and power outages across the region. As a result, Muskingum County Commissioners, Zanesville Mayor Don Mason, and Muskingum County EMA Director Jeff Jadwin have signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Muskingum County. County Commissioner Drake Prouty explains the goal of the...
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- myfox28columbus.com22:52
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — A 20-year-old man died Sunday afternoon after being struck by a falling tree during a severe storm in Muskingum County, authorities said.Offi