Mary Behanna is a Field Reporter at WHIZ Media Group Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting Company. She covers a diverse range of topics including animal care, health and wellness, and arts and entertainment, with a particular focus on animal rescue and rehabilitation, as well as events and conferences. Mary is featured in The Business Herald and is eager to connect with the community while reporting on important local stories.
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By: Mary Behanna
The Villages of Crooksville and Roseville have been on our minds and hearts here at WHIZ. AM1240 Morning Radio Host Brenda Larrick shared the details of an upcoming event this weekend to help out our neighbors. The donation drop off event will be happening this Saturday, August 29th, from 10AM until 2PM at Ohio University Zanesville. Categories: Local News, Top...
MCCONNELSVILLE, OH – The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing
By: Mary Behanna
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating an explosion at the Just Junk It Salvage Yard. According to Sheriff Matt Lutz, they received several 911 calls in regards to a bulldozer explosion and the operator being badly burned, at 1740 Licking Rd. around 9:15 Thursday morning Lutz says upon arrival, Sheriff’s...
By: Mary Behanna
Photo provided by the Morgan Co. Sheriff's OfficeUPDATE: According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, Cambrea Rayburn has been found and is being evaluated by medical professionals. MCCONNELSVILLE, OH – The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. According to the officials, Cambrea Rayburn was last...
By: Mary Behanna
COLUMBUS, OH – Hometown heroes from across Ohio are stepping up to protect their communities in response to the decline in volunteer Fire Fighters. In August of 2025, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of the State Fire Marshal’s Office launched the Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Portal, which was meant to serve as an easier way for Ohioans to connect with...
By: Mary Behanna
ZANESVILLE, OH – An annual Chili Cook Off is set to return to Zanesville this week. The 5th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chili Cook Off will be happening on Wednesday, September 9th at Y-Bridge Brewing Company. Ray Ballard, the Brewmaster at Y-Bridge Brewing Company, says many local businesses have gotten involved this year, including the Barn who will be...
By: Mary Behanna
ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week just wants to be a lap dog. Meet Kilo! He’s a two-year-old terrier mix who’s neutered and ready for his forever family. Doug McQuaid, a Volunteer with the K-9 Adoption Center, says staff at the Adoption Center have deemed Kilo a spunky, low riding, love bug. “As you can tell, he’s...
By: Mary Behanna
ZANESVILLE, OH – September is Hunger Action Month and there are many ways for you to get involved. Jamie Trout, a Member of the Muskingum County Hunger Network, says some simple ways are wearing orange on Fridays throughout the month, planning a food drive, or volunteering at one of the many hot meal programs Muskingum County has for their residents....
By: Mary Behanna
ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week is a snuggle bug! Meet Wendy! She’s a 4-year-old dachshund who’s spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and is ready for her second chance at a forever home. April Gibson, the Executive Director of the Shelter, says Wendy came to them as an owner surrender and would...
By: Mary Behanna
NEW LEXINGTON, OH – The Perry County Gun Bash is returning to the Fairgrounds this Saturday. From Noon until 8PM, the fair grounds will be busy with raffles, ticket pulls, sales, and the community coming together. Richie Boring, the President of the Perry County Agriculture Society, says the Gun Bash was started 24 years ago to help pay for a...
