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The Black Appalachian Experience

By Maya Meade, Photos by Helen Widman

Maya Meade, December 5, 2022 10 min read

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seohiomagazine

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

Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2003 Mike Bartrum orig

Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2003

Mike Bartrum originally from Meigs County ended up as the long snapper for the Philadelphia Eagles after graduating from near by Marshall University. He hosted a football camp in West Virginia and used the funds to support the Meig’s high school athletic department.

Thank you @aldenlibrary for all your help with the archives!

Spotlight: The famous mineral springs of Adams Cou

Spotlight: The famous mineral springs of Adams County

“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.”

One of our SEO staff members, @emma_erion, spoke t

One of our SEO staff members, @emma_erion, spoke to Ron Cole who is the owner of Cole’s Aircraft ✈️.

Cole’s Aircraft is located in Zanesville, Ohio. He showcases his one of a kind art pieces as well as his various aviation artifacts.

Spotlight: Logan hopes to heal its lake🛶 “Wi

Spotlight: Logan hopes to heal its lake🛶

“With overgrown vegetation, sediment buildup and a broken dam valve, Lake Logan is ill.”

Our SEO staff member, @kennedystana_ , attended Sp

Our SEO staff member, @kennedystana_ , attended Spot Monkey Promotions Pro Wrestling event on Oct. 12.

@jessmoreorlesss and her were able to talk the wrestlers about their experience in the field.

Want to learn more about this event? Stay tuned for the newest edition of SEO!

Spotlight🍳 “The hills of Rio Grande clea

Spotlight🍳

“The hills of Rio Grande clear into green fields and white fences. Among these fields sits a restaurant, silo and barn, all with the name of the farm’s owner written across in script. “

“Bob Evans. “

Spotlight: Randall Crossen Sr.’s Service to Safe

Spotlight: Randall Crossen Sr.’s Service to Safety🚒

“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.”

Curious as to what we are working on? One of our

Curious as to what we are working on?

One of our SEO staff members talked to Dan Rowbotham and went on a tour of the Madog Center for Welsh Students at the University of Rio Grande, the Welsh Scenic Byway and the Welsh-American History Museum.

Want to learn more about welsh history, then stay tuned for our next issue of SEO!

Spotlight🎣 “Don Maloney isn’t a typical

Spotlight🎣

“Don Maloney isn’t a typical corn-and-cabbage farmer; rather he’s testing Fairfield County waters with some fishy aquaculture.”

The Summer 1980 issue: ‘You Cannot Buy Happine

The Summer 1980 issue:

‘You Cannot Buy Happiness But You Can Pour It’- “Americans have been pouring happiness from bottles for centuries.” Athens magazine contributor, Nancy Groves wrote an all inclusive guide on making your own wine for the readers of Athens Magazine. She described it as an extremely pleasurable hobby and went on to explain how to develop your pallet to taste the wine and make sure it was something you could actually serve to others.

Once again thank you to the Mahn Center @aldenlibrary for allowing us to look through the archives!

Spotlight: Vinton County’s delicious Air Show’

Spotlight: Vinton County’s delicious Air Show’s Chicken Tradition🐔

“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 and planes soar high above.”

Our SEO staff member, @bea.traum, spoke to Frank G

Our SEO staff member, @bea.traum, spoke to Frank Gadd about his ownership of the Pennyroyal Opera House.

Stay tuned to for the winter issue to learn about this historic building located in Guernsey County and all things Bluegrass in the community.

Spotlight🔦 “Belmont County resident Dan Brow

Spotlight🔦

“Belmont County resident Dan Brown is many things: a recycler, an Adult Fan of Legos, a local businessman, a would-be councilperson and the self-proclaimed Donald Trump of the Village of Bellaire.”

The Fall 1976 issue:

Schmidt: Always a Bodcat- “when Mike Schmidt becomes a household name, so will Ohio University.” Coach by Bob Wren who the stadium is now named after Schmidt became a third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Schmidt recounted the four in a half years he spent at Ohio University as “the best of his life.”

Thank you again to the Mahn Center @aldenlibrary for allowing us to look through the archives!

Spotlight: Southeast Ohio’s newest farmers turn

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

“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.”

Our SEO staff member @ashby.mia spoke with @renees

Our SEO staff member @ashby.mia spoke with @reneestewartmusic.

Stay tuned for the winter issue to learn more about her band and story 🎤.

Another #throwbackthursday with The Winter 1979 is

Another #throwbackthursday with The Winter 1979 issue of SEO!

Underground Athens: The Hole Story- Jeff Spevak, Athens magazine contributor, took another Athens magazine contributor Phil Berg into the deserts of Athens to investigate what was under there. Although they didn’t find any alligators they did learn alot about sewage. They excitedly smoked a victory cigar after they finally made it to the end of the sewer tunnel.

Thank you again to the Mahn Center @aldenlibrary for allowing us to look through the archives!

Spotlight: Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch’s a-grazi

Spotlight: Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch’s a-grazing🦬

“From the brink of extinction to a remarkable resurgence, the history of bison is a testament to time. Bison faced annihilation in the early 19thcentury. However, thanks to the dedication of conservationists as well as help from farmers and ranchers, their numbers have rebounded.”

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Our SEO staff member @its.kendalll spoke with the

Our SEO staff member @its.kendalll spoke with the owner of the @feroniawildlife.

Stay tuned for the winter issue to learn more about wildlife rehabilitation in Southeast Ohio🌳.

#ThrowbackThursday with the Summer/Fall 1994 issue

#ThrowbackThursday with the Summer/Fall 1994 issue of SEO!

Brewing Up A Bit of Britain- Dorthy Pettafor and her daughter Anne Sedlak opened the tea shop in downtown Lithopolis. The tea room held pub nights, teddy bear picnics, and English murder mystery’s. Plus their most popular event the annual Christmas tea. Pettafor is English so she only knew one American song to sing at Christmas and it was the National Anthem.

Thank you again to the Mahn Center @aldenlibrary for allowing us to look through the archives!

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