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Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer

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These mysterious rock carvings in Ohio could be a thousand years old

Ohio's history stretches back centuries, and some of it is carved into the sandstone of southern Ohio. But exactly how old those carvings are remains a mystery to this day. The Leo Petroglyphs are a series of ancient rock carvings in southern Ohio that were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture, according to the Ohio History Connection . Their exact age, however, is unknown. Here's what to know about the centuries-old carvings and what historians know about their origins. Language: This food is the word Ohioans struggle to pronounce most The exact age of Ohio's Leo Petroglyphs remains a mystery The exact age of the petroglyphs isn't known. Based on the weathering of the sandstone, the Ohio History Connection says that the carvings are probably no more than 1,000 years old and were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture. The site contains 37 petroglyphs, or figures carved into a sandstone outcrop, depicting humans, birds, human and animal footprints, a fish, a snake and other figures. A shelter house covers the sandstone slab containing the carvings, protecting the rock art from the elements. Where are the Leo Petroglyphs in Ohio? Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve

Ohio · 7d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Veterans Day activities planned around the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG - Veterans Day will be celebrated in the Mid-Ohio Valley with parades and ceremonies on Wednesday. The annual Veterans Day Parade will begin around 9 a.m. at the horseshoe at Parkersburg High School and travel on Washington Avenue to City Park where ceremonies to honor veterans are planned near the Washington Avenue entrance.

Parkersburg, WV · 1d
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Weekender Briefs: Veteran's Day, live music, 5k run

The Office of Health Promotion is hosting a Sex in the Dark event designed for students to submit anonymous questions to a panel of experts, who will provide honest answers in a judgment-free environment. The event is held in the Baker Theater in Baker University Center, located at 1 Park Place from 7-8:30 p.m.

Athens, OH · 1d
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McArthur Breaks Ground Monday on Visitor Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum

McArthur will break ground Monday on a building meant to do two jobs at once: welcome visitors to Vinton County and honor Ohio’s law enforcement officers. The groundbreaking for the new Vinton County Visitor’s Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum is set for Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at 106 S. Market Street in […]

Vinton County, OH · 2d

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Spend A Snow Day Hand-Throwing Pottery At Ohio’s Oldest Craft Village In Zanesville

A serious art museum with free admission sits in the middle of a small Ohio city. Inside, about 20 galleries stretch across three floors. The walls hold paintings from famous names. The cases hold colorful pottery made close to home. I like a stop that surprises you with its depth....

Zanesville, OH · 1d

Times Recorder

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A look at some holiday events in December as Zanesville prepares for the season

Zanesville will welcome the holiday season with a downtown Christmas parade, a Holiday Drink Trail and other activities across Muskingum County. The Zanesville Christmas Parade begins at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 along Market Street, according to a community announcement. Additional holiday parades are planned throughout Muskingum County. Holiday Drink Trail returns to Zanesville The Holiday Drink Trail returns for a second year throughout November and December, giving adults a chance to visit participating restaurants and other establishments for seasonal beverages. Offerings include festive cocktails and other holiday-inspired specialties, according to the announcement. An ornament tree outside the John McIntire Library will also return as part of downtown Zanesville's holiday decorations. The 26-foot display is the only one of its kind in Ohio and was made possible by numerous community partners, according to the announcement. Santa visits and other activities Santa will visit downtown Zanesville every Friday and Saturday in December. Other activities include a life-sized elf traveling throughout Muskingum County, a North Pole letter activity and a teddy bear coloring contest. December's First Friday Art Walk, local holiday shopping and other community traditions are also planned. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved

Zanesville, OH · 1d

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GALLERY: Point Pleasant High School

On Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, Point Pleasant High School was welcomed to the W. in Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications. While visiting they participated in multiple kinds of workshops, including the Behind The Lens workshop. The students were taken around campus with a challenge of telling a story through photos. Below is a gallery highlighting the students vision of Marshall through their camera lens.

Point Pleasant, WV · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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22nd annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show features a variety of designs and styles

PARKERSBURG - The integrate designs and skills of local quilters will be on display for the coming week during the 22nd annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History in downtown Parkersburg. People will be able to see a variety of quilts demonstrating a number...

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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Baby boy follows dad’s beat with early love of drumming

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - At just 13 months old, Kaysen Gray Calhoun is already following in his dad’s footsteps — one drumbeat at a time. Kaysen, the son of Tanner Calhoun and Mandie Johnson, became interested in drumming after watching his father play. Now, with a pair of drumsticks and headphones, he’s trying his hand at the full-size kit.

Parkersburg, WV · 4d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Sons of American Revolution observe Fort Harmar’s 241st anniversary

MARIETTA - The Sons of the American Revolution held a Fort Harmar 241st Anniversary observance Thursday morning in Marietta. Vice President of the Marietta Chapter Jean Yost spoke on the significance of the site in Marietta history, stating the site was used before the ordinance of 1787. He said Fort Harmar was established Nov. 5, 1785, by 150 soldiers of the First American regiment of the United States with the task to "drive off squatters, restore order, and lead America's effort to establish new governance in the Northwest Territory."

Marietta, OH · 5d

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Revisit Bob Evans’ Origin Story At The Bob Evans Farm Restaurant Museum In Bidwell, Ohio

Long before there were hundreds of restaurants with the same red-and-white look, there was one farm in southeast Ohio. That farm still stands, and you can walk its grounds today. A short drive off Highway 35 near Rio Grande brings you to the place where a famous family dining brand...

Bidwell, OH · 7d

WTAP

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Howling for HSOV benefit concert to support Humane Society of the Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A night of live country and folk music is set to benefit the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley (HSOV) and the hundreds of animals it serves each year. The “Howling for HSOV” concert will take place Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom...

Marietta, OH · 6d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Flannel Fest: Marietta Main Street to host November First Friday

MARIETTA -- The nights are getting chilly, but downtown Marietta businesses are warming up for First Friday from 5-9 p.m. this Friday. The November theme is "Flannel Fest," and the community is invited to don their cozy flannel and come downtown for late shopping, dining specials, pop-up artists, live music and more.

Marietta, OH · 6d

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This Historic 1906 Ohio Gristmill Hides A Sunday Buffet Inside

Tucked along the banks of the Muskingum River in Stockport, Ohio, there is a building that has been turning heads and grinding grain since 1906. The Stockport Mill is not your average historic landmark – it is a fully operating inn and restaurant that still runs on hydroelectric power from its very own dam.

Stockport, OH · 8d

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Washington County behavioral health, 911, library levies pass

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Washington County voters approved three key countywide levies on Tuesday, securing critical funding for libraries, emergency 911 dispatch operations, and behavioral health resources. Public Library Levy. Voters passed a half-mill levy for the Washington County Public Library, averting branch closures and service cutbacks across the system.

Washington County, OH · 7d

Athens Messenger

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Athens Halloween 2026: In photos

ATHENS, Ohio — Athens residents took to the streets for the city’s annual Halloween celebrations Saturday. The Halloween Block Party, which has taken place since 1974, has grown into a cornerstone for Ohio University students and Athens residents alike. Saturday’s festivities included a Family Friendly Block Party for Athens’ youngest from 1-4 p.m., along with an uptown trick-or-treat sponsored by businesses in Uptown Athens. The family-friendly festivities culminated with Passion Works Studio’s 15th annual Honey for the Heart parade, before being followed by several hours of live music at the Uptown Block Party, which lasted until 12:30 a.m. Among those who attended the festivities were Mayor Steve Patterson and Service-Safety Director Andy Stone, who watched the Honey for the Heart parade from the corner of Court and Washington Street. It’s a far cry from the 1970s and ‘80s, when Athens’ city government discouraged people from taking part in Halloween celebrations. The local government went so far as to place full page ads in newspapers telling people not to come to Athens during Halloween. However, the city soon realized Halloween was an economic boon for businesses in Athens. The city then began officially-sanctioned Halloween celebrations—complete with live music and bandstands—to capitalize.

Athens, OH · 9d

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Long Before Interstates, The Blennerhassett Island Mansion Hosted A Plot That Shocked America

A former Vice President of the United States once used a riverside mansion on a quiet island as a base for a plan that got him arrested. That island sits in the Ohio River on the West Virginia side, and you can still visit it today, as long as the boat is running.

Parkersburg, WV · 8d

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Former POW Jessica to speak at Veterans Day event in Ember Theatre

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Discovery World on Market is hosting a Veterans Day presentation with former POW Jessica Lynch on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ember Theatre. Jessica will share her story of courage, service and resilience free to the public, thanks to title sponsor Jan Dils...

Parkersburg, WV · 8d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Halloween at the Park brings families together for 39th year

MARIETTA -- Free games, candy and food brought families together Saturday as Halloween at the Park marked its 39th year with help from local civic organizations and student volunteers. For event chairwoman Connie Grimes, the annual celebration is a community effort that gives children a place to enjoy Halloween at...

Marietta, OH · 9d

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New music venue opens in downtown Marietta

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A new music venue has opened in downtown Marietta. First City Live is a stage and performance space located off the main part of First City Records, which is owned by Aaron Whited. Whited said the venue focuses on music that does not get much local...

Marietta, OH · 13d