In Your Neighborhood – Page 2

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...

Max Abbatiello, April 16, 2024 3 min read

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Monroe Kids Got Talent starts careers, one kid at a time

Written by Arielle Lyons, Photos by Jessica Stelzer Adalynn “Addy” McGuire is a 13-year-old self-taught singer. This time last year, she hoisted a trophy declaring her the winner of Monroe Kids Got Talent, an annual event that showcases young local talent between the ages of...

Arielle Lyons, April 10, 2024 3 min read

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In pursuit of leather things

Written and Photos by Anna Millar – Nearly 13 years ago, Aaron and Erin Buckley set out to start their own leather-working business. Aaron had been stuck inside due to a motorcycle injury and was looking for something to occupy his time, he says.    It...

Anna Millar, April 5, 2024 4 min read

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Introducing Marietta’s two newest K-9’s

By Olivia Justus, Photos by Lena Kalantzis A ball of brown and black fuzz flies through the open door, tripping over her leash. Phoenix’s tongue flops out of her mouth as she jumps on the entire news staff. Minutes later, a coat black as the...

Olivia Justus, December 13, 2023 4 min read

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Business is Blooming: The story of McConnelsville’s lavender shop

Written and Photos by Cam Robertson In 2015, Mark Ponchak planted his first lavender plant on a whim. Eight years later, what started as a quirky experiment grew into a robust lavender operation featuring over 800 plants.  A box of old mail—that conveniently had some...

Cam Robertson, December 13, 2023 3 min read

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Midway Speedway tracks improvements and racing culture

Written and Photos by PJ Marolt Start your Engines Massive vibrations shake the ground. Green-layered hills span the looming spotlights. Hundreds of people pepper the landscape, spread across the stands and the track. Red clay rains from the infield, covering fans too close to the...

PJ Marolt, December 13, 2023 4 min read