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Muskingum University Taps Academic Search to Help Find New President

Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by Muskingum University in New Concord, OH, to lead in its search for its 22nd president. Current president Susan Hasseler will retire in June 2026, after a decade of leadership. The search is being led by senior consultants Sharon D. Herzberger and Dan DiBiasio, along with Carly Place, associate consultant. The board of trustees seeks an innovative, collaborative, an…New Concord · New Concord Read Article

2023 Muskingum University Suspect Grayson Pleads Guilty - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

NEW CONCORD, OH – Over two years after a tragic and stunning scene shocked Muskingum University, fate has turned, and a case rolls on. 29-year old Franklin Grayson of Jacksonville, Florida has now pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a shooting in 2023 on Muskingum University’s ‘Mose Morehead Field’. According to the Muskingum County prosecutor’s office, Grayson pleads guilty to attempted murder, four counts of felonious assault, induci…New Concord · New Concord Read Article

Muskingum University ranked best value in Ohio - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – A university in New Concord has been ranked Ohio’s best value school according to U.S. News & World Report. Muskingum University was determined to be the best value based on quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid. After financial aid is factored in, the private university is on par with Ohio’s four-year public institutions. “We are so delighted to have this ranking for three years in a row now.…New Concord · New Concord Read Article

Peggy A. McKirahan - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

Peggy A. Marlowe McKirahan, 72 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Monday, October 13, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Peggy was born on January 20, 1953, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late William and Erminnie (Caton) Marlowe. Peggy worked for several places throughout her life, including Columbia Gas for over twenty-five years, the Citizens Bank in Zanesville, and the East Muskingum School Distri…New Concord · New Concord Read Article

New Concord's mayor resigns, Dickson to fill the position - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – Jennifer Lyle has formally resigned from her position as mayor in a public statement. Village Council President Pro Tempore Robert Dickson will be sworn in as the new mayor at tomorrow’s village council meeting. https://www.whiznews.com/content/uploads/2025/10/b/r/Village-of-New-Concord-Mayor-Lyle-Resignation-Statement.m4a Lyle’s resignation comes three weeks after four village councilmen made public requests for her to vaca…New Concord · New Concord Read Article

Thrush Secures Individual Championship at Muskingum Competition – Archyde

Archyde California (PA) Cross Country Star Jonathan Thrush Secures Individual Title Table of Contents 1. California (PA) Cross Country Star Jonathan Thrush Secures Individual Title 2. Vulcans Finish Strong in Ohio… You can read the full story here: Thrush Secures Individual Championship at Muskingum Competition.New Concord · New Concord See the Story

Perozzi posts individual victory while in Ohio - California University of Pennsylvania Athletics

NEW CONCORD, Ohio (Oct. 4) – Competing for the first time in three weeks, California (PA) junior Rosalyn Perozzi posted her second individual victory of the fall at the Daniel Mullen Memorial Invitational hosted by Muskingum on Saturday.New Concord · New Concord Read Article

New Concord Mayor Jennifer Lyle stays in office amid calls for resignation - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – Conflicts between New Concord Mayor Jennifer Lyle and the village council has led to calls for her resignation by several members of the council. The council passed their second vote of no confidence at their Sept. 8 meeting and four council members have sent Lyle emails requesting her resignation based on what they described as lack of transparency, poor treatment of village staff, and hiding efforts to secure funding for a …New Concord · New Concord Read Article

Quakers Unable to Hold Off Muskingum - Wilmington College

(New Concord, OH) - The Wilmington College Quakers traveled to face the Muskingum University Fighting Muskies on Saturday afternoon for their second Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) game of the year. It was an offensive shootout as the Quakers trailed 35-27 at halftime. Wilmington took a 49-42 in the second half but the Muskies came back to win 56-49.New Concord · New Concord Read Article

John Glenn Flag Football and Cheer raising money for Childhood Cancer Research - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

Next Saturday John Glenn gets in on the football fun by starting with their own flag football and cheer league. September 27th will be their first ever Going Gold event getting to see young kids K through 6 have a blast on the field and the best part about this non-profit is their first event all proceeds are going to Childhood Cancer Research and Awareness. If you donate by joining the raffle you will have a chance to win signed footballs and m…New Concord · New Concord Read Article