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Wooster High School Drama Club to present 'Frozen: The Broadway Musical'

For many students in the Wooster High School Drama Club, their fall production of “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” has been a long time coming. And while the show was announced last May, allowing auditioners months to prepare before their early September auditions, the desire to do a fully staged Disney show has lingered in their hearts and minds for years.

Wooster, OH · 2d
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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 · 5d

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Ohio Woman Revived a Forgotten 1932 Brand and Turned It Into a Marketplace for Local Businesses

Nearly a century after a soda brand was founded in Ohio, a local entrepreneur brought its forgotten name back to life and turned it into an opportunity for dozens of small businesses. The original company dates to 1932, when a Russian immigrant launched a beverage business in Youngstown. In 2025,...

Youngstown, OH · 3d
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The Daily Record

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Wayne Center for the Arts names New FabLab After Seaman Family

Wayne Center for the Arts has named its new FabLab for Innovation and Creativity following the completion of a $2.6 million capital campaign that also funded a new arts park. The FabLab naming recognizes support from the Seaman Family Foundation and Seaman Corporation, according to a community announcement. The Seaman family made one of the campaign's final major gifts in collaboration with the Stanley C. Gault Philanthropic Fund at the Wayne County Community Foundation, which provided the capstone gift. The campaign paid for development of the FabLab and the Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Arts Park. Both opened June 27. The new FabLab gives students and other community members space to explore glasswork, enameling, woodworking, welding, blacksmithing and other creative disciplines. "We are excited to partner with Wayne Center for the Arts to bring the Fablab to life,” says Kimberly Seaman, executive director of the Seaman Family Foundation. “Innovation begins with creative thinking and the Fablab will provide students opportunities to develop the problem-solving, design, and technical skills that fuel both artistic expression and workforce success. This investment supports the next generation of makers, innovators, and skilled professionals who will help our community thrive.” According to the announcement, the

Wooster, OH · 2d

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Golf in Coshocton, Ohio: 2 Rounds, 2 Nights & More Charm Than You’d Expect

I’ll admit it, when someone first mentioned a golf weekend in Coshocton, Ohio, I had to pull up a map. But after two nights based out of the Roscoe Boutique Motel, two very different rounds of golf, and a wine flight with a river view, I left wondering why this corner of east-central Ohio isn’t on more golfers’ radar.

Coshocton, OH · 3d

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Akron Football Player Blasts The Entire Coaching Staff And All Of His Teammates In Scathing TikTok Video (As A Joke)

Omari Abor did it again. The redshirt senior defensive end at Akron criticized his entire coaching staff and his teammates during a scathing video on TikTok. He claims it was a “joke” and asks that you do not take “ts too serious please.” Even if that is true, Abor has a history of this kind […] The post Akron Football Player Blasts The Entire Coaching Staff And All Of His Teammates In Scathing TikTok Video (As A Joke) appeared first on BroBible.

Akron, OH · 3d

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Three Ohio Sisters Helped Their Mother Win a Restaurant Opportunity and Bring 50 Years of Local History Back to Life

Three sisters teamed up so their mom could put her own name on a restaurant sign. Even better, the building behind that sign has fed its neighborhood for roughly 50 years. The kitchen serves blueberry pancakes, homemade biscuits with sausage gravy, and an omelet with a name that hints at the family’s ambitions: the Legacy Omelette. Yet the food is only part of what makes this opening interesting.

Canton, OH · 9d

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Canton to Unveil Southeast Neighborhood Mural Beneath Route 30 on Nov. 17

CANTON — A new mural honoring the people and history of Southeast Canton will be revealed to the public later this month, when the City of Canton holds a dedication and unveiling for the Southeast Canton Neighborhood Mural at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, beneath the Route 30 underpass on Cherry Avenue Southeast. The […]

Canton, OH · 4d

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Ohio Has 10 Petting Zoos Where Kids Can Get Close To Their Favorite Farm Animals

Somewhere in Ohio, kids can comb a donkey’s hair and then hand a snack to a capybara. On the same visit. I had to read that twice. The surprises keep stacking up. One farm lets families milk a cow. Another lets kids hold baby goats, and a third has...

Ohio · 1d

Richland Source

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A holiday tradition takes the stage: Richland Academy of the Arts presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Renaissance Theatre December 5 & 6

MANSFIELD, OHIO. For many families across North Central Ohio, the holiday season doesn’t truly begin until the curtain rises on The Nutcracker. This December, Richland Academy of the Arts returns to the Renaissance Theatre with its eleventh annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet, with three performances December 5 and 6 as part of Christmas at […] The post A holiday tradition takes the stage: Richland Academy of the Arts presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Renaissance Theatre December 5 & 6 appeared first on Richland Source .

Mansfield, OH · 3d

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Glendower? No, The Hoover Historical Center In North Canton Shows Off Antique Vacuums

A free guided tour in Ohio leads you through the old home of a famous vacuum family. The walk begins behind the house, in a building with the surprising name of the Tannery. Inside, floor cleaners from vintage to modern fill the rooms. Visitors have singled out the Model O, the Model 140, the Constellation, and the Concept One as favorites.

North Canton, OH · 5d

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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Announces November Programs Honoring Veterans and Military Service

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, OH, has announced a series of special programs and gallery highlights throughout November to honor America’s veterans and military personnel. The month’s activities will include exhibits recognizing Ohioans who served in the armed forces, opportunities to meet veterans and aviation experts, the return of Open Aircraft Days and a community musical tribute. The gallery highlights are part of the museum’s participation in the America 250-Ohio Commission’s November theme, Ohio Serves. Specially marked exhibits throughout the museum will recognize individuals with Ohio connections whose service helped shape American airpower. QR codes accompanying the displays will direct visitors to additional information and photographs, offering a closer look at their contributions to aviation and military history.

Dayton, OH · 19h

The Times-Reporter

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Tuscarawas County Art Guild plans annual fall exhibit

The Tuscarawas County Art Guild will showcase more than 100 works by local and regional artists during its 11th annual Fall Art Exhibit and Competition in New Philadelphia. The opening reception is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts, 461 Robinson Drive SE, according to a community announcement. Artists will compete for Best of Show, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit and Honorable Mention. The awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The reception will feature music by Chris Rober, artwork by Jackie Holan in the upper gallery and refreshments. The event is open to the public. The guild is a 501(c)(3) organization established to promote art awareness in Tuscarawas County and surrounding areas and support its members and area artists. More information is available at tuscarawascountyartguild.com . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas County Art Guild plans annual fall exhibit

Tuscarawas County, OH · 2d

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Halloween Organ Pump Tradition Continues to Treat Oberlin After More Than Three Decades

Just before midnight on the Friday of Halloweekend, Finney Chapel is filled with an energy unlike any other night of the semester. The pews erupt with echoing shouts as the last of cellophane skirts and blow-up dinosaur costumes attempt to shuffle into their seats. All slowly turn to face the stage. The lights begin to dim, and the first chords of Organ Pump ring out to thunderous applause.

Oberlin, OH · 3d

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Akron Zoo says African lions remain in habitat after false escape claims

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Zoo responded Saturday in a social media post to false claims that its African lions escaped earlier this week. The zoo said some of the false information shared included an AI-generated image of a lion in Akron, adding that “our lions remain in the safety of their habitat.”

Akron, OH · 1d

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The Best Damn Band’s One Trip Down Broadway

Every Ohio college band with a Macy’s story has a favorite year. Ohio University has three. Miami has two. Ohio State has exactly one — and for the most famous marching band in Ohio, one was all it ever got. On Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2018, the Ohio State University Marching Band — the Best […]

Ohio · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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More Than 800 Honor Veterans at Canton Patriot Ball With Eight Medal of Honor Guests

More than 800 people filled the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Saturday night, Nov. 7, for the annual Patriot Ball, a black-tie gala honoring veterans that drew eight Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to Stark County on the weekend before Veterans Day, The Canton Repository reported. The ball is the annual fundraiser of The Patriot […]

Canton, OH · 15h

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Meet T-Bone and Solo, the Cleveland comedians behind viral ‘Culture Swap’ videos

Cleveland’s prominence on social media is getting a major boost from the antics of two local comedy stars whose videos spotlighting and breaking down racial stereotypes have gone viral. Over 4.5 million viewers have watched the online series “Culture Swap” featuring Timothy Sweeney, or “T-Bone,” and David Bost, or...

Cleveland, OH · 3d

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Downtown riverfront amphitheater gets final design approval by city

Cleveland, OH · 1d

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7 Local TV Hosts Ohio Kids Grew Up Watching

If you grew up in Dayton, you may have been one of the kids packed into the WHIO-TV studio for Uncle Orrie’s show. Every Ohio city seemed to have its own after-school host, and you probably still remember yours. Here are the local TV hosts Ohio kids grew up...

Cleveland, OH · 4d