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Former Ohio University Eastern Gym Is Now the ECO Center, and an Alumna Runs It

For Angie Hannahs, walking into the ECO Center on the grounds of Ohio University Eastern brings her career full circle. Nearly four decades after she began her college education at OHIO Eastern, Hannahs — now director of operations for the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center — helps oversee a facility that has turned a […]

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Over In Zanesville, Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl Still Scoops Sundaes In Glass Dishes Like It’s 1950

Some places chase trends, and some places politely ignore them for decades. In Zanesville, Ohio, there is a parlor where the counter crew still wears vintage tuxedo uniforms and the sundaes arrive in bowls so full they spill over the edges. Families have been lining up here for generations, and...

Zanesville, OH · 7d

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Chillicothe Farmers Market Opens First Day in New Yoctangee Park Pavilion

The Chillicothe Farmers Market opened its first day in a permanent new home on Saturday, welcoming shoppers into the new multipurpose pavilion in Yoctangee Park as the centerpiece of the park’s grand reopening weekend in downtown Chillicothe. The market’s opening day in the pavilion came one day after the City of Chillicothe celebrated the completion […]

Chillicothe, OH · 7d

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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 · 7d

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This Ohio Restaurant Has A Buffet So Legendary That Locals Guard It Like A Secret Treasure

If you’ve been driving past Logan, Ohio, without stopping at the Olde Dutch Restaurant, then you’ve been making a very costly mistake, and it’s time to correct that immediately. This place has a buffet that locals talk about in hushed, reverent tones, the way people discuss a...

Logan, OH · 10d

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Athens Art Guild prepares for 15th annual Holiday Shoppe Nov. 14-15

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens Art Guild will host its 15th annual Holiday Shoppe on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Athens Community Center (701 East State Street), featuring handmade artwork and goods from more than 50 regional artists and vendors. The two-day event will...

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6 Trails In Southern Ohio With Forgotten Ruins Hiding In The Woods

I can appreciate a beautiful forest trail, but finding an abandoned structure along the way makes the hike much more interesting. Suddenly, I’m wondering who built it, what happened there, and how much history is hiding beneath those fallen leaves. Southern Ohio has plenty of places that raise those...

Vinton County, OH · 14d

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Athena Cinema to screen Vietnam War docs on Veterans Day

ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University alumna and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robin Smith (BFA ’72) will return to Athens on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to share two documentaries chronicling her family’s decades-long search for answers about the fate of her father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert N. Smith, whose plane was shot down over North Vietnam in 1969.

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New dining hall serving system raises student, staff concerns

Ohio University has dining options including Nelson Court and The District, which house many dining concepts in an all-you-can-eat style. However, this fall, certain dining hall concepts transitioned from a self-serve model to a pre-portioned and staff-plated model, drawing criticism from students. According to Autumn Ryder, the director of Culinary...

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After more than 25 years, chain Tex-Mex eatery abruptly closes

A regional Tex Mex chain has closed the doors of a longstanding restaurant. According to signage posted to its front door, the Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar has closed its Chillicothe restaurant. Its final day of operation was Aug. 24. The eatery, which is located 50 minutes south...

Chillicothe, OH · 19d

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One last spot reveals $1M Ohio Lottery prize

A good reminder to double check those lottery tickets!

Ohio · 18d

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CRISPIE Creme:? How a beloved national donut chain borrowed its name from still-standing Ohio shop

One of America’s most recognizable doughnut chains has a surprising connection to a family-owned Ohio business. According to the family behind Crispie Creme Donuts in Chillicothe, the story of Krispy Kreme’s name dates back to a doughnut shop Jack Renison owned decades before the national chain was established.

Chillicothe, OH · 9d

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Between Columbus And Athens Is A Scenic Stop With Ohio's Largest Natural Rock Bridge, Camping, And Trails

Halfway between Columbus and Athens is Rockbridge, an outdoor enthusiast's paradise surrounded by state parks and nature preserves. The Ohio town takes its name from a large natural arch a few miles away. At a length of 100 feet, it's Ohio's largest natural rock bridge (and the only one about the same size as a blue whale). Besides this rock bridge, the town is also a gateway to places like the Rhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve, Clear Creek Metro Park, and Hocking Hills State Park, all within a 20-minute drive.

Columbus, OH · 15d

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6 Trails In Southern Ohio With Forgotten Ruins Hiding In The Woods

Vinton County, OH · 14d

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Zanesville’s Chick-fil-A opens with a flood of customers

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The highly anticipated Zanesville Chick-fil-A opened its doors Thursday morning and the customers have been non-stop. The new location for the franchise brings around 100 jobs to the city and their famous chicken and waffle fries. The Zanesville City Police Department has been on the scene all day making sure traffic isn’t impacted by the massive customer turn-out for Chick-fil-A’s opening day.

Zanesville, OH · 10d

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Zanesville’s First Chick-fil-A Opens Nov. 5 With Police Traffic Plan

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Zanesville’s first Chick-fil-A opens at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, on Maple Avenue, and Zanesville police say officers will be on hand to keep traffic moving if opening-day lines spill onto one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors. The restaurant, at 3541 Maple Ave., is marking its debut with a “Moove-In Party” […]

Zanesville, OH · 10d

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Reopening of Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park on Friday & Saturday

Chillicothe — The next two days will be a grand reopening of Yoctangee Park, after two years of renovation. The city has an announcement on its website. I couldn’t find a schedule except at the end of the video on the city’s Facebook page, but see my screenshot of it below.

Chillicothe, OH · 10d

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Zanesville’s First Chick-fil-A Opens Nov. 5: Here’s What to Know

Zanesville, Ohio, is finally getting its first Chick-fil-A, and the grand opening comes with something...

Zanesville, OH · 12d

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Animal Shelter Society Shares Community Resources

ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s time again for our weekly check in with the Animal Shelter Society. April Gibson, their Executive Director, wanted to let the community know that they will be closed to customer service on Saturday, because of the Veteran’s Day Parade. She says some staff...

Zanesville, OH · 10d

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