Lenore
Lenore, WV · Local Life
Broadway World
SUFFS National Tour is Coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre
The first national tour of SUFFS, the ony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Buffalo as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway Partner Albert Nocciolino are pleased to announce the inspiring, award-winning musical is set to appear at Shea's Buffalo Theatre from June 2 – 7, 2026. Single tickets for SUFFS go on sale on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
everafterinthewoods.com
13 Best Mexican Restaurants In Ohio To Explore In 2026
It might surprise you with how seriously Ohio takes its tacos, enchiladas, and everything else that makes Mexican food so irresistible. Cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati have quietly built up impressive collections of authentic taquerias, modern cantinas, and family-run spots that serve up comfort and flavor in equal measure.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Claus and Effect: Belpre’s first Christmas Crawl coming to town
BELPRE — A host of new activities are joining Belpre’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade for a day-long event on Saturday. The city’s inaugural Christmas Crawl will feature seasonal offerings from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., including the parade, an interactive showing of “The Polar Express” and the new Belpre Christmas Market in the glow of the Holiday Lights at Civitan Park.
Chillicothe Gazette
Chillicothe Civic Theatre presents 'A Christmas Carol' this weekend
Christmas is around the corner and if you’ve heard anyone say, “There’s nothing to do around here,” please point them in my direction so I can hand them this week’s event list. Chillicothe is bursting with productions that showcase our talented community and beyond. Get out there and support the arts in our area this weekend. More: 'In my element.' Ross County woman helps with White House decorations All weekend Chillicothe Civic Theatre brings a holiday classic to the historic Majestic Theatre with its production of "A Christmas Carol" (Broadway musical), running Dec. 11 through 14. Featuring music by Alan Menken, the show is presented in partnership with season sponsor Adena Health, with additional support from Your Choice Health Care Group, LLC. In the spirit of the season, guests are encouraged to bring canned and nonperishable food items to benefit St. Peter’s Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted at all performances. Tickets are available now at cctoh.booktix.com. Thursday The Page hosts their monthly jazz night with JRDN & Co. at 7 p.m. Test how well you know your toys and board games through the decades during trivia at 6:30 p.m. at Old Capitol Brewing. The first-place team wins an OCB
thepostathens.com
Band-O-Rama returns, cacophony echoes from Memorial Auditorium
Ohio University’s annual Band-O-Rama returned Thursday, featuring music from the University Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony and the Marching 110. The free concert was held in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, located on 33 University Terrace. William Talley, director of bands at OU, said there are several musical ensembles Bobcats...
Ohio Updates
Santa Parade to Visit Nelsonville Neighborhoods on December 12—Residents Encouraged to Watch From Home
The Nelsonville Fire Department will hold a Santa Parade on Friday, December 12, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM. Firefighters, Santa Claus, and the department's mascot will travel through most city streets for about one hour.
Chillicothe Gazette
What are some of oldest restaurants still open in Chillicothe?
CHILLICOTHE — As time passes, many restaurants have closed their doors in Chillicothe. Whether if it was due to lack of business, inflation or no one to take over the family business, some ceased operations and became a distant memory in the minds of those in the city. But while some close, others thrive and have continued serving Chillicothe for more than 30 years. Here is a list of some of the oldest restaurants in the area: Casa Del Taco This Mexican restaurant opened its doors on July 15, 1978 and was owned by Bill Powell. It was the previous site of Carl's Castle and Borden Burgers, according to Chillicothe Gazette archives. Located on North Bridge Street, the restaurant eventually changed its name to Casa Del Taco in 1984. Carl's Townhouse Sitting on the corner of West Second Street is a blue and white diner that has quite a history. According to a Facebook post from Carl's Townhouse, the restaurant has been a part of Chillicothe for over 80 years. The building was purchased in 1939 at the New York City's World Fair and was brought to Chillicothe in pieces and put together at a lot on South Paint Street,
Times Recorder
Annual Christmas show at Renner Theater benefits hundreds of children
ZANESVILLE − The 35th annual Christmas benefit show, formerly known as the Angel Tree Benefit, will include favorite numbers from previous shows and the return of the fruit cake character. It also includes a nativity scene featuring children. "A Bag Full of Memories" is scheduled for Dec. 11-14 at the Renner Theater in Zanesville. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, according to a community announcement. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to purchase gifts for children under the care of Muskingum County Children's Services. More than 500 children are currently supported by the organization. The original show was written by Richard Tolliver and friends of the annual benefit. Tolliver and Bruce Revennaugh started the benefit more than 30 years ago with a mission to help others. In addition to ticket donations, the Renner will host a raffle with all proceeds benefiting the same cause. Area businesses and community members have donated items for the raffle, including gift cards, tools and holiday decor. Tickets are available for purchase from participants and at the theater. The drawing will take place after the Dec. 14 matinee. Winners do not need to be present. Younger
WHIZ
Maysville Band Earns State Recognition
SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Maysville High School Band has been selected to participate at the Ohio Music Education Association’s Professional Development Conference that will be held on January 30th in Columbus. The invitation is generally reserved for much larger programs with far greater resources to match the...
connect-bridgeport.com
A Delicious Chocolate Shop in West Virginia to Visit for Sweets a Hour and a Half Away on Route 50 West
Editor's Note: The following story is from our friends at Onlyinyourstate.com It focuseson Holl's Swiss Chocolates in Vienna, which is located in Wood County. It is located at 2001 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV, United States, 26105-1251 for your GPS. As always, be sure to call before going at 800-842-4512. Photos used with this story is from Holl's Facebook page.
WHIZ
Student art on display at Julie’s ARTery
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Friday was the First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Zanesville, and Julie’s ARTery utilized the event to showcase their students hard work. Julie’s Artery, located on 7th Street, offers classes through a wide variety of mediums for a wide variety of age groups. The studio displayed artwork from their Fall session classes including works that were created by students like Kelly Frost and her family.
WHIZ
The Dickens Victorian Village expands on their annual tradition for the kids
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – A 20-year tradition in Cambridge, Ohio expanded the holiday event with the first ever Little Dickens Day. The Dickens Victorian Village event in Downtown Cambridge has decorates the sidewalks of Wheeling Avenue with mannequins dressed in a festive Victorian era style for the past 20 years and includes carriage rides, trolley tours, and era themed tea parties.
sciotopost.com
Annual Orchestral Christmas Concert is this Sunday in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ross County, & Columbus — The annual “Holiday Pops Spectacular” with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Ross County Choir, and Chillicothe High School Orchestra will be this Sunday afternoon. Scott Graham, executive director of the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation, said it is a “signature holiday event” even though...
WOWK 13 News
New Haven kicks off the holidays with parade
NEW HAVEN, W.Va. (WOWK) — The town of New Haven kicked off the holiday season with a parade on Saturday. Starting around 11 a.m., floats decked out in holiday décor made their way through the streets, spreading holiday cheer. The annual celebration brought out businesses and community groups, passing out candy to parade-goers. With people […]
familydestinationsguide.com
This No-Frills Pizzeria In Ohio Will Serve You The Best Pizza Of Your Life
Hidden in the heart of Athens, Ohio, there’s a pizza sanctuary that doesn’t need fancy tablecloths or mood lighting to deliver a religious experience for your taste buds. Avalanche Pizza might look unassuming from the outside, but inside those doors awaits a flavor explosion that has turned first-time customers into lifelong evangelists.
Athens Messenger
Hip Hop Shop showcases local hip-hop artists, collects toys for the holidays
With the holidays approaching, a local hip-hop artist and promoter decided to place a festive twist on the city’s monthly hip-hop showcase. Taking place the first Wednesday of each month at The Union , Hip Hop Shop gives local and aspiring hip-hop artists a chance to demonstrate their skills to a live audience and celebrates the underground hip-hop scene in Southeast Ohio. “It’s a cool niche environment that’s giving these [artists] an opportunity to kind of express some of their interests and passions that otherwise wouldn’t have been possible,” Jacob Hartman, a bartender at The Union, said. Hip Hop Shop is the brainchild of James Craig , known by the stage name theJackofHearts, an underground hip-hop artist and founder of Royal Butcher Music. Craig also has two Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold records and won the Big Motion Award Show’s Male Rap Song of the Year 2025. After a successful battle against testicular cancer, Craig moved to Athens in 2012 and has been a fixture of the local hip-hop scene ever since. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Craig became involved in hip-hop as a teenager. “It’s a big hip-hop area, so a lot of the people that I