Ohio

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Bellaire restores Great Stone Viaduct

Written by Donovan Hunt, Photos by Hannah Campbell. The Great Stone Viaduct has stood tall for over 150 years, connecting Bellaire, Ohio, to Benwood, West Virginia, over the Ohio River by rail.  Construction on the bridge began in 1870, five years after the Civil War, and each arch is supported by 37 ring stones representing […]

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Lloyd’s Pizzeria dishes out savory food and family fun

Written by Juliana Colant, Photos by Hannah Campbell. Pizza photo from Photo from: https://www.lloyds-pizzeria.com/. Lloyd’s Pizzeria finds its home in Waverly, Ohio. The city has a population of over 4,100 people, according to the latest U.S. census figures. When a pizza craving hits, there are about eight pizza shops in town to choose from, from […]

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Pure Prairie League Band rocks on

Written by Max Abbatiello, Photos by Jessica Stelzer The terms “longevity” and “stability” don’t necessarily apply to bands. In fact, the average life expectancy of any band is seven years, according to film director and DJ Don Letts. Rarely does a rock band manage to stay alive for more than a decade. Even rock legends, […]

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Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch’s a-grazing

Written by Alex Ifft, Photos by Zach Vogeler From the brink of extinction to a remarkable resurgence, the history of bison is a testament to time. Bison faced annihilation in the early 19th century. However, thanks to the dedication of conservationists as well as help from farmers and ranchers, their numbers have rebounded.  As years […]

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Features

Southeast Ohio’s newest farmers turn their passions into full time jobs

Written by Donovan Hunt, Photos by Ashley Beach Julie Sharp has dreamed of starting a farm for many years and about 18 months ago, she made her dream a reality, but some of the hardest lessons have come from as she says her dreams hitting reality. One day, Sharp had nearly finished bush-hogging her pasture […]

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Behind the Bite

Vinton County’s delicious Air Show’s Chicken Tradition

Written and photos by Zach Vogeler The Vinton County Air Show is one of the most popular and successful events of its kind in the heart of Ohio. It dates to the 1970s and attracts around 5,000 attendees annually. During the one-day event, cars crowd the grassy parking lot, lawn chairs dot the viewing area […]

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What's Your Story?

Randall Crossen Sr.’s Service to Safety

Written by Cole Patterson, Photos by Jessica Stelzer The year was 1975 when Randall Crossen Sr. first experienced the heat of firefighting. It was his father who took him to just off state Route 681, past county Route 69, where a brush fire broke out because of a woman burning trash.   “He’s just one of […]

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Features

The famous mineral springs of Adams County

Written and photos by Lillian Barry In 1840, just south of present-day Peebles, Charles Matheny stumbled upon a spring that winded through Peach Mountain, dipped his hands into its waters, and drank. What he found would prove to be invaluable — Matheny believed he had discovered medicinal gold.    Matheny’s Medicine  According to Mineral Springs: Adams […]

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Talking Points

Southeast Ohio dog shelters adapt to overcrowding issues

Written by Trinity Trimble, Photos by Hannah Campbell Dog shelters around Ohio are coping with an increasing number of shelter dogs. Shelters are accepting fewer surrenders, getting help from rescues, building new facilities, increasing advertising, and, in the worst cases, euthanizing dogs.   Accepting Fewer Surrenders  Some shelters are choosing not to take in dogs from […]

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Features

Ohio Poet Laureate is rooted in poetic justice

Gunter-Seymour speaks of her career as a gift she attributes to her family, but her journey to embracing poetry wasn’t a straight shot.

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Features

Cleaning Up Coal

By Joe Timmerman and Tre Spencer

The future of coal in a small village along the Ohio River looks bleak as the General James M. Gavin Power Plant contaminates groundwater with coal ash.

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What's Your Story?

World War II Veteran is a profile in courage, humor and humility

By Keri Johnson, Photo by Keri Johnson

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Talking Points

Gold Mine Sparks Racial Integration

By Taren Holliman

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Ben Davis Jr. Shows Meaning of ‘Suthernahia’ through Music

By Marie Chailosky, Photo by Morris Wein

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Features

Belmont County’s Jambo is Muted, for Now

By Emily Finton and Brooklynn Donachie 

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