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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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Brooke Miller offers doula services for mothers in Southeast Ohio

By Savannah Dawson, Photos by Milton Lindsay As maternal mortality rates rise across the U.S., Brooke Miller works to make birth comforting and empowering.  In addition to her work as a mother of three and an intervention specialist at Zane Trace Elementary School, Brooke Miller has a third job.  In her work as a doula, […]

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Rhythm of the Knight

Written by Lauren Serge, Photos by Liz Parstch By day, Chris Nevil works as a financial planner, an adjunct professor and president of the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA). On certain evenings and weekends, however, Nevil transforms into Kazma Knights, a glamorous and sassy drag queen hosting events across Southeast Ohio.   When did you first […]

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Ari’s Golden Rule: Marietta’s part-time restaurant owner, full-time advocate.

By Nathan Blackburn,
Photos by Maya Meade

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

By Claire Geary, Photo by Carrie Legg

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How Dr. Ice keeps community informed about COVID-19

By Meghan Rowe

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A woman’s love for fiber crafting helps create a wool ecosystem

By Shane Bradshaw, Photos by Meghan Rowe

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

By Keri Johnson, Photo by Keri Johnson

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

By Marie Chailosky, Photo by Morris Wein

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Q&A: Federal Hocking High School football coach Jeff Ditty

By Ryan Moreland

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Q&A: Eli Smith Raises Awareness for PTSD with 4CornersHike

By Georgia Davis

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Vetting the vet: Q&A with animal expert Jan Ramer

By SEO

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What’s your story, sorority house boy?

By SEO

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Bibbee puts supplies in place before beginning to dig. Rather than work with the aid of machinery, Bibbee prefers to do all his work manually, even at the age of 82. The mark of a veteran gravedigger.
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Dorsell Bibbee: Coolville’s grounded gentleman

By Christopher Miller

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Southeast Ohio teacher reigns as Miss Ohio USA

By SEO

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Bob Lutz: What’s Your Story?

By SEO

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Jim McCormac is a “Natural” Philosopher

By Nick Harley

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