Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department

01/26/2026

‼️ PUBLIC NOTICE! ‼️
Due to the weather and travel conditions, our office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26. Stay warm and stay safe.

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

We will be on a 4-hour delay and open at 12pm due to weather conditions on Monday, January 26, 2026.

01/25/2026

After conferring with road crews, it will take some time to clear the roads. At this time we are going to stay on a level 3 until at least morning and until I can get the ok from them that roadways are better. Essential employees are able to report to work if needed. I will update in the morning once we see the progress on the roads. Please let me know if u have questions.

Sheriff Lutz

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Muskingum County is now upgraded to a level two snow emergency. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.

01/24/2026

These graphics represent the approximate start and end time of steady snow across the region. A Winter Storm warning remains in effect across the entire region from 7pm tonight through noon on Monday. Additional details can be found on our winter page: https://weather.gov/pbz/winter

01/24/2026

Stay weather aware!

01/23/2026

Get : make a plan to connect before a storm by text, e-mail, social media & cell: www.ready.gov/plan

01/23/2026

We’re happy to work together with our local partners to prepare for emergencies. We provided 20 emergency trauma kits to local police departments through a federal Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant.

Pictured left to right: Chief David Williamson, Muskingum University; Chief Eli Bourne, Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department; Bethany Hayes, Felony Investigator, Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office; Jacob Graham, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department; Chief Mark Ross, Village of South Zanesville Police Dept.; Chief Mindy Peck, New Concord PD; Chief Derrick Keylor, Village of Roseville Police Department. Not pictured: Chief Charles Doan, Dresden, OH Police Department.

01/23/2026

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the entire area. Impactful winter weather begins Saturday with the worst conditions arriving on Sunday. Travel may remain difficult into next week as snow/ice removal will be difficult due to cold temperatures.

01/23/2026

We really appreciate our local law enforcement and are more than happy to help!

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – With active shooting incidents across the nation on the rise, a public health agency is helping local law enforcement agencies prepare by providing them with gunshot trauma kits. Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Safety Committe...