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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 stay alive for more than a decade. Even rock legends, […]

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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 5 and 20. Now, she was onstage again, wearing a […]

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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 all began at a local shoe repair shop, where Aaron […]

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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 night sky charges up the staircase with his large body […]

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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 lavender enclosed— inspired Ponchak to plant his first plot of […]

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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 fence, in search of a closer look of the ⅜-mile […]

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Sisterville’s 200-year old Ferry service

By Max Wolter, Photos by Danielle Smith Driving down State Route 7 along the West Virginia border, I pass a riverside restaurant and pull into a gravel driveway leading to the water. As I get out of the car, I spot the Sistersville Ferry across the Ohio River. The boat creeps away from the dock […]

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Tootles Pumpkin Inn provides live music and a spooky good time

By Kate Mauer, Photos by Carrie Legg

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Stockport Mill Inn: Morgan County’s historic waterside getaway

Written and photo by Liz Partsch
This historic inn offers a touch of nature and escape from reality alongside the Muskingum River

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A new DAWN for addiction recovery

In Your Neighborhood / Summer 2023 Issue Addiction Recovery in Southeast Ohio Ohio’s Project DAWN ensures that everyone has access to the opiate antagonist Naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, and provides Ohioans with a new outlook on addiction, recovery and rehabilitation. Coordinated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Project DAWN is a program designed […]

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ABC Players offers a new sensory-friendly shift to theater

“You had teenagers who were walking up and down the aisle making vocalizations. You had someone … groaning during all of the dialogue, and as soon as the music and dancing started, he was just excited and watching,” Korpi says.

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Lancaster Church Welcomes new Minor Basilica Designation

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Russell Family Bowling Center knows the importance of family

By Kayla Bennett,
Photos by Kayla Bennett

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The Zanesville Community Theater celebrates its 60^th anniversary with ‘The Wind in the Willows’

By Joseph Stanichar,
Photos by Hannah Fowler

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Jones Museum in Jackson showcases the county’s—and namesake’s—history

By Helen Widman,
Photos by Maya Meade // Video by Kayla Bennett

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Photo Essay: Milcreek Market

By Hannah Fowler

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The Markay hosts a plethora of art, from music to galleries

By Kayla Bennett,
Photos by Kayla Bennett

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Black Cat Vintage: Cambridge’s Clothing Hotspot

By Gabby Hayes, Photo by Carrie Legg

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Growing Care: How Local Initiatives are Combating Health Problems in Appalachia

By Jordan Schmitt, Photo by Carrie Legg

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Dungeons and Dragons Revitalized in Athens County

By Salem Parker, Photo by Carrie Legg

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A Clothesline of Quilts

By Emma Stefanick

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Two Ohio towns claim they’re the “Switzerland of Ohio”

By Nathan Hart

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In Zanesville, Alpaca Farm Looks to Educate: Albert and Rebecca Camma have grown to love the animals, and look to spread their knowledge

By Will Price

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Food Cupboard lends a helping hand

By Justin Thompson, Photos by Carlin Steihl

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Pump House Center for the Arts, Rich History with Present-Day Success

By Larissa Beriswill

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The Plains Lions Club Bags to Benches Project

By Mackenzie Mayer, Photo by Meghan Rowe

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Inside Logan’s local Axe Throwing Bar

By Emily Gayton, Photo by Meghan Rowe

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Motorcycle Maverick

By Grant Richey, Photos by Lauren Papp

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Artist Turns Beer Caps into Portraits

By Molly Zunski, Photos by Molly Zunski and provided

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Professors Turn Pollution into Paint

By Courtney Perrett, Photos provided

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Bob Evans: Beyond the Restaurant

By Jimmy Farmer, Photo by Morris Wein

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Objective Reality Games brings virtual reality technology to Chillicothe

By Gabe Genovesi

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Blessing Boxes offer the exchange of sustenance and support

By Ally Lanasa

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Hocking College is first university to offer cannabis testing degree

By Ryan Moreland

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Calendar shows how the over-60 crowd finds their perfect fit

By Alexis McCurdy

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Hocking Hills Airbnb redefines cabin life

By Mickey Fath

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J216 Ministry in Bainbridge serves as an extensive food pantry

By Ally Lanasa

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Preserving Nature

By Riley Harshman

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Stewart produce farmer finds his niche while battling the weather

By Jessica Hill

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Breaking Free Therapeutic Horse Riding Center Helps Children with Disabilities

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Soothing Stitches Offers Comfort Through Quilts

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Owners of Three-Story Toy Store Deluxe Toy & Hobby Put Family First in Martins Ferry

By Georgia Davis

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Historic Murals of Pickaway County are a Must-Visit for Art Lovers of Ohio

By Purva Indulkar

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Yarn Lovers Unite in Logan

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New Lexington’s Caring Bookstore

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Wheatberry Books: Downtown Chillicothe’s newest independent bookstore

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Wayne National Forest to construct 88 new miles of trail

After years of planning, Wayne National Forest, which spans across 12 southeastern Ohio counties, received approval to begin the construction of 88 additional miles of biking and hiking paths. The Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System, to be located between Athens and Nelsonville, will connect to other trails along the 21 miles of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, creating a trail network over […]

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