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Q&A: Inside Norm Emmets, the Man Who Resurrected the O Zone

By Claire Geary, Photo by Carrie Legg

Claire Geary, April 4, 2022 4 min read

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An award-winning student-produced regional magazine engaging with readers across 20 counties in Southeast Ohio. #SEOMagazine

🦆Are you a bird fanatic? Or do you just like a

🦆Are you a bird fanatic? Or do you just like a good challenge? Then watch the video for our new game, Birdle! It'll show you images of birds, and then you guess the bird's name. Good luck!
#birds #ohiobirds #seomagazine

🌞 Today marks the last day of classes! Congratu

🌞 Today marks the last day of classes! Congratulations to all the seniors graduating next week. Stay tuned for the coming weeks to read our stories online at https://southeastohiomagazine.com/ and the print issue in the summer! #southeastohio #ohiouniversity

🎣 Meet the next generation of #conservation lea

🎣 Meet the next generation of #conservation leaders with
@troutunlimitedmadriver! Follow along with writer @beingmiawalsh's story.

🐟 Shannon Mayes started a fly-fishing club called the Trout Unlimited Teens Program of Gallipolis in 2013. It is the first and only TU Teens program in the state!

Read more about this club in #gallipolisohio in our latest edition!

🌲On March 8, Lake Hope State Park hosted its th

🌲On March 8, Lake Hope State Park hosted its third annual Tree Hugging Competition.

This international competition is about sharing a love for nature and showing them the benefits of going into forests.

🫂The competition has four main events: speed hugging, biggest hug, most dedicated and freestyle. Read more about the competition and the winners when our issue comes out! #trees #lakehopestatepark #treehugging

🕺Interested in learning more about local DJ Roc

🕺Interested in learning more about local DJ Rockin' Reggie @rockin01? He advocates for substance use prevention and rehabilitation.

He aims to use music to spread positivity and show people it's possible to have fun without being under the influence. #localdj #substanceprevention #music #southeastohio

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/caxkjJCXPdw

🚨 On January 2nd, a well pad fire occurred in O

🚨 On January 2nd, a well pad fire occurred in Ohio, but no one was injured. 🔥 This is just one of several well pad incidents in the region, including the 2013 Bolivar explosion, a 2014 fire in Monroe County and another in Jefferson County in 2018. Southeastern Ohio, alongside Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest oil-producing regions in the U.S. While fires and explosions are rare, they can have a catastrophic impact. 💥

🌱⚡ Let’s stay informed and prioritize safety as we move toward a more sustainable future. Follow along with writer @eifert.sean as he unravels the risks of the drilling industry in SEO. #southeasternohio #renewableenergy #safetyfirst #oilindustry

🥧Noble County is serving up some delicious fami

🥧Noble County is serving up some delicious family-style comfort meals! Follow along with writer @mckennachristyy to learn more about these restaurants.

Whether you're looking for classic biscuits and gravy or homemade pies, three locally owned restaurants in the county are ready to make you feel right at home.

In our upcoming issue, check out Lori's Family Restaurant, Patty's Place and Kathy's Kitchen for affordable and delicious food.

🌸 Get out and have some family fun @fortyfour_f

🌸 Get out and have some family fun @fortyfour_farms with Editor-in-Chief @jack_slemenda in Zanesville, Ohio!

From their front yard and back 40 acres, Chris and Anna Philip's family run a cut flower business, raise goats and herd cattle with some help from their four kids. The family’s recycled farm cart greets customers with all sorts of different flower arrangements as soon as you pull into the driveway.

Customers can also do a “U pick” experience, reserving time to pick their flowers from designated fields on the property. The Philip family also welcomes locals to host events on their property, like yoga or Halloween parties.

🐺 In 2014, John DeBoard adopted his first wolfd

🐺 In 2014, John DeBoard adopted his first wolfdog, Cheyenne, never imagining it would lead to a journey of caring for nearly 30 wolfdogs! 🐾 A decade later, his story has unexpected connections and wild adventures. 🌲

Stay tuned for the full article coming soon in our next issue!

👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/qZTm5QZr1xc

#wolfdogjourney #wolfdog #southeastohiomagazine

🚁Want to learn more about the New Lexington dro

🚁Want to learn more about the New Lexington drone? Check out how the police and fire departments utilize the drone's thermal camera to assess fires and detect water leaks.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ze93Svh89vs

Read the full article on our website here: https://southeastohiomagazine.com/the-skys-the-limit-for-new-lexingtons-drone-program/

🎧 Follow along with our writer @sydney_lehmann1

🎧 Follow along with our writer @sydney_lehmann16 as she jams out on her feature story about a local DJ.

🕺DJ Rockin’ Reggie Robinson @rockin01 uses music to advocate for preventing and recovering from substance use disorder. He not only DJs, but he also recently started his own organization, #preventionrocks. He is also involved with #healthrecoveryservices in Athens to spread his message throughout Ohio.

🚁 Follow Behind The Scenes with writer @sydney_

🚁 Follow Behind The Scenes with writer @sydney_lehmann16 and digital director @a_michalec1 of the Village of New Lexington's drone. Originally purchased for fire and police use, it's now helping detect water leaks! 💧

From tracking suspects to solving infrastructure issues, the police drone is setting the standard for how creative problem-solving can make a real impact. 🚓 #dronevideo #newlexingtonohio #policedrone

🏭Here's a sneak peek at one of our upcoming fea

🏭Here's a sneak peek at one of our upcoming feature stories by our Social Media Editor @madalynblairr. She dives into how Piketon became a pivotal player in nuclear energy and the lasting effect it’s had on the community.

The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PORTS) in Piketon produced enriched uranium until 2001, but the fight didn’t stop there. In 2023, the American Centrifuge Plant announced plans to begin enriching uranium on the same site.

For over 40 years, former electrician Vina Colley has been an outspoken advocate for the plant to be properly cleaned up. She’s not alone; many former workers and lifelong residents are suffering from health issues linked to unsafe chemical exposure at the site.

Operations engineer Paul Mobley is someone helping Colley. He is gathering data to assess contamination levels around the plant, as the community continues to fight for accountability 🔯.

#piketon #ports #environmentaljustice #nuclearenergy #centrusenergy

Did you miss our latest edition of Southeast Ohio

Did you miss our latest edition of Southeast Ohio Magazine? Don’t worry! You can view the digital version now on ISSUU: issuu.com/southeastohiomagazine

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Stay connected and enjoy all the latest stories from SEO! 📚#seomagazine #subscribenow #ohiouniversity

⛰ Explore history at the Hopewell Ceremonial Ear

⛰ Explore history at the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks with SEO writer @taylorhenningerr !

Did you know? @hopewellearthworks spread across Newark and Chillicothe, and preserve the rich history and culture of the Hopewell tribes that once thrived in #southeastohio over 2,000 years ago. These sacred sites—crafted in huge squares, circles and octagons—are perfectly aligned with the sun and moon cycles, once serving as gathering places for Hopewell people and Native American tribes from all over North America.

In 2023, these ancient sites were honored as Ohio’s first @unesco World Heritage site! And here’s exciting news: As of Jan. 1, Newark's Octagon Earthworks is open to the public for the first time ever!

Don’t miss out—visit and connect with this monumental piece of history! #hopewellearthworks #unescoworldheritage #ohiohistory

👋 Last but not least, meet SEO's digital team!

👋 Last but not least, meet SEO's digital team!

We’re so excited to have Alex, Jasper, Madalyn, Ashley and Kayla bringing their expertise to the table.

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes updates as we continue to work on the latest issue! #seohio #seohiomagazine #meettheteam

@a_michalec1 @madalynblairr @ashleypomplas @kayla.eshbaugh

Behind the Scenes at Athens Bread Company 🥐 Ou

Behind the Scenes at Athens Bread Company 🥐

Our Digital Director @a_michalec1 and Web Editor Jasper Greuel had the chance to visit @athensbreadco and see how their amazing bread is made from scratch!

Owner and Head Baker Tim McKenna began working at the bakery five years ago at the counter. Fun fact: Tim is an @ohio.university grad with an economics degree!

#athensbreadcompany #behindthescenes #baking #localbusiness

Our department editor @kendallkwright is working o

Our department editor @kendallkwright is working on an incredible story about the @southernohiowolfsanctuary! 🐺

The sanctuary was founded in 2014 after seeing so many wolf dogs needing rescue and loving homes. It all started when John DeBoard, the sanctuary's owner, adopted his first wolf dog, Cheyenne (the stunning white wolf-dog pictured), in 2013.

Now, the pack has grown to 27 wolf-dogs, including 7-year-old Mayhem (check out the last slide)! 🐾 Stay tuned for more about these amazing creatures and the sanctuary's mission! #wolfdogrescue #southernohiowolfsanctuary #wolfdogs

👋 Meet the talented staff writers at SEO Magazi

👋 Meet the talented staff writers at SEO Magazine!

We’re thrilled to introduce Raphaëlle, McKenna, Sean, Mia, Taylor, Sydney, Kaylin and Shiloh!

Keep a look out for our digital team reveal coming soon! #seohio #seohiomagazine #meettheteam

@raphaelleanglade @mckennachristyy @eifert.sean @beingmiawalsh @taylorhenningerr @sydney_lehmann16 @kaylin_pickett

Our staff writers @kaylin_pickett and @raphaellean

Our staff writers @kaylin_pickett and @raphaelleanglade visited @fourmilebakery for an upcoming story!

Located just outside Jackson in the heart of an Amish community on Four Mile Road, the bakery and general store is a hidden gem.

If you have a sweet tooth, try their handmade wagon wheel donuts! 🍩 #jacksonohio #localeats #fourmilebakery

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