Proposed data center construction in Waterford sparks debate
On a gray February morning, where Wolf Creek meets the Muskingum River, Waterford looked much like it always does. The roads were calm, the fields stretched long and open, and a few trucks sat parked outside local diners. But online, the tone of the community has shifted...
Emma Wilson,
April 27, 2026
4 min read
Hammond Hardware brings variety and charm
Hammond Hardware’s Facebook page reads, “We are so much more than a hardware store.” The sentiment becomes clear as customers step into the cozy building tucked away in the village of Hamden. Hammond Hardware sells everything you’d expect from a typical hardware store, plus items unique to...
Mia Kraus,
April 27, 2026
3 min read
Lancaster firefighters are truly some tough mothers
Firefighting is a physically challenging job. In the midst of high heat, heavy gear and strenuous lifting, firefighters have the most important job of all — saving lives and preventing harm to others. Lancaster Fire Department (LFD) firefighters and paramedics Carlie Goodchild, Meryah McDonald and Kaylee Eber understand the demands of the job. But last year, runs looked a little different for the three...
Olivia Trowbridge,
April 27, 2026
2 min read
Jackson County students build shoe nonprofit, ‘Southern Ohio Soles’
From a grassroots idea to a registered non-profit, three former Jackson County high school students are changing lives, one name-brand shoe at a time.
Ashley Frye,
April 27, 2026
2 min read
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
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