New Concord Officially Names Alleys

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Orbit Media
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The Village of New Concord has been putting up signs identifying and naming previously unmarked alleys.

Village Administrator, Charlotte Colley, said the change has been in the works for a few months.

“This has needed done for a long time and we finally decided we were just going to do it,” said Colley.

Village Council voted on the signage at a meeting a few months ago and they have just been waiting for the signs to be delivered.

Colley said the need for the official identification resulted from “having safety with safety services.”

For example, Colley said if there were to be a traffic accident at the intersection of two unnamed alleys then the dispatchers would have no way of knowing where to send the first responders.

The new names and signs also make it easier for giving directions and for delivery services.

Glenn Alley, located off of Westview Drive, has been officially named. The lot to the north of the alley was once the location to John Glenn's boyhood home.

Glenn Alley, located off of Westview Drive, has been officially named. The lot to the northeast of the alley was once a location to John Glenn’s boyhood home.

When deciding on names, Colley said they referenced the unofficial names that were used around the village for a long time and they looked at historical references or other names that were significant to the area, such as Muskie Alley.

A map of the now named alleys can be found on newconcord-oh.gov under the “About New Concord” tab and then the option “Village Maps.”

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Muskingum Grieves Unexpected Death of Student

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Orbit Media
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Muskingum University junior Tyler Lancaster, 22, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Feb. 1.

In an email to Muskingum students, faculty, and staff Wednesday, Feb. 1, President Susan. S. Hasseler told the Muskie community Lancaster died and “we offer our deepest sympathy to Tyler’s family and friends in this very difficult time.”

Muskingum Junior Tyler Lancaster died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb 1.

Muskingum Junior Tyler Lancaster died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb 1. Photo courtesy of Muskingum Sports Information.

Lancaster, from Canton, OH, played cornerback for the football team during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Wednesday evening’s home mens basketball game observed a moment of silence honoring Lancaster.

The mens basketball team honors Tyler Lancaster prior to their Feb. 1 game.

The mens basketball team honors Tyler Lancaster prior to their Feb. 1 game vs. Wilmington. Photo credit: Logan Weaver

Patton Hall Dining staff honored Lancaster during Feb. 1 dinner. Lancaster dined at this table daily.

Patton Hall Dining staff honored Lancaster during Feb. 1 dinner. Lancaster dined at this table daily. Photo credit: Marty Kurtz

Muskingum University honored Lancaster Thursday morning, Feb. 2, with a time of prayer and reflection as part of the weekly Chapel service. Listen to the full service on SoundCloud.

Following the prayer service, campus community members signed two of Lancaster’s football jerseys in the Roberta A. Smith Library. The jerseys will be given to Lancaster’s family members.

Muskingum President Dr. Susan S. Hasseler signs Tyler Lancaster's football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum President Dr. Susan S. Hasseler signs Tyler Lancaster’s football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum students sign Tyler Lancaster's football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum students sign Tyler Lancaster’s football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum students can contact Counseling Services at (740) 826-8142 or University Minister, Reverend Will Mullins, at (740) 826-8120.

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