Sully’s in the Valley fuses community heritage with comforting classics
A Family Legacy at the Center of Pike County In the heart of Pike County, Sully’s in the Valley has become a gathering place built on local history, family legacy and classic comfort food. The veteran‑owned and family‑operated restaurant opened in 2023 and is co‑owned by Steve Adams, his son and daughter‑in‑law Josh and Christy...
Emma Wilson,
April 27, 2026
3 min read
Pizza, pins and a purpose: Portsmouth’s Oddfellows
Although Oddfellows started as a blueprint for an alcohol and cigar shop, it has transformed into the ultimate local hangout. Since 2024, the smoke has cleared to make room for the smell of fresh pizza, the glow of arcade games and the crash of duckpin bowling pins. Upon...
Jude Hannahs,
April 27, 2026
4 min read
Historic Busy Bee diner enters a new era
Busy Bee’s 82‑year legacy continues under new family ownership led by longtime employee Stephanie Cowart.
Emma Wilson,
April 27, 2026
2 min read
Perry County Diner Rebuilds After Arson
After a devastating fire caused by arson, Dodson’s on Broadway rebuilds and opens its doors to the county that never gave up on it.
Donovan Varney,
April 13, 2026
4 min read
The Fat Apple Bakery, where everyone Is a Child
At the entrance, a life-size statue of actor Humphrey Bogart stands beside a statue of a giant cow with lipstick. The ice cream parlor features Elvis vinyls, posters of a young Michael Jackson, and retro Coca-Cola signage. Faint lullabies from the carousel rides drift downstairs. ...
Tyson Bernath,
December 9, 2025
3 min read
A Tale of Two Rooms
Black Diamond Steakhouse creates options for the Circleville dining scene Circleville diners enter under the black awning marked with a “B.” Patrons sit in candlelit booths, enjoying filet mignon and bourbon. To the back, guests gather in a casual taproom. A chef puts a tray...
Jack Solon,
December 8, 2025
3 min read
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