Just across the Ohio River lurks a mystery that has gripped the town of Point Pleasant and its neighbors on both sides of their watery boundary. Nearly 50 years ago on November 12, 1966, five men digging a grave in rural West Virginia claimed they saw a large man-like flying creature that descended from the…
The Ohio Valley Opry (OVO) has been charming audiences at the Twin City Opera House in McConnelsville since 2000. Founded by Marvin Clark and his family, the 7-piece band puts on a show featuring traditional country tunes and old bluegrass favorites. Since then, the show has grown to include piano, steel guitar and an in-house…
Internet in Perry county is disappointingly slow and expensive compared to the rest of the Ohio. Lynn Warner just wants faster Internet. At her home in Noble County, the Caldwell Public Library librarian subscribes to Frontier Communications Corporation’s Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) — a souped-up version of dial-up that relies on bundles of telephone lines to…
The long-standing tradition of local food is a staple in the food economy of Athens, Ohio, thanks, in part, to the 30 Mile Meal Project. The 30 Mile Meal Project is a collaboration between the Athens County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB), the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) and local food partners. ACEnet is…
Lancaster’s Cherry Street Pub may be a new and tasy addition to the city, but the restaurant’s vintage interior reflects the owners’ fond memories of their hometown and its residents. While Lancaster’s Cherry Street Pub is not quite at the end of the rainbow, to owners Billy and Lorena Smith, it is as valuable as…
Bill and Susanne Justice’s 9 Tables restaurant serves high-end cuisine, but feels like home Tucked away in a small town in Athens County called The Plains, an old miner’s house-turned-restaurant serves the appetite of locals and visitors alike. At the turn of the 20th century Athens County was amongst the most fruitful mining areas in…
4H collaborates with local Ohio county fairs, to engage children in science and agriculture programs. For more than a century the 4H Youth Development organization has been curating programs engaging children across America with agriculture and science. The organization offers everything from healthy living classes, science courses, community and leadership programs. While 4H has camps,…
Art and culture center brings art classes, gallery viewings and theater productions tocommunity Located on the banks of the river in Gallipolis, the French Art Colony has been a destination for art classes, gallery expeditions and theater productions for more than 50 years in Gallia County. The organization is named for the history that lies…
The historic Majestic Theater competes for renovation grants to bring life back into the first capitol A Historic Past The story of the Majestic Theater is one that echoes the story of its Chillicothe home. This towering playhouse sits mere blocks away from many of the town’s downtown restaurants and shops. While it can be said…