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Former Lexington basketball coach passes on knowledge, experience with new book

Pikeville native and former local basketball coach Murray Garvin is passing on knowledge and experience with his new book, "It’s Bigger Than Ball: A Coach’s Journey."

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Haysi, Dickenson County: From the Mouth of McClure to Coal, Railroads, Fire, and Floods

Appalachian Community Histories – Haysi, Dickenson County: From the Mouth of McClure to Coal, Railroads, Fire, and Floods. On January 29, 1957, floodwaters from the Russell Fork swept through Haysi, Virginia, covering Main Street and leaving much of the small mountain community devastated. According to the town’s official history, water reached eight feet deep along the business district, damaging buildings and threatening the livelihoods of merchants who had spent years establishing themselves in the narrow valley. For a community already familiar with disaster, the flooding was another test of its determination to survive.

Dickenson County, VA · 1d

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Aily, Dickenson County: The Counts Family, a Rural Post Office, and the Aily Coal Bed

Appalachian Community Histories – Aily, Dickenson County: The Counts Family, a Rural Post Office, and the Aily Coal Bed. In the mountains of Dickenson County, Virginia, along the waters of Lick Creek, lies the small community of Aily. Unlike the larger coal towns that developed throughout Southwest Virginia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Aily grew from the farms, family settlements, and local businesses that had existed in the region long before the arrival of industrial mining. Its history was shaped by the Counts family, the establishment of a rural post office, and the coal-bearing mountains that surrounded the community.

Dickenson County, VA · 1d

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Eastern Kentucky Teacher Builds 21-Foot Caitlin Clark Post-it Mural

Harry M. Caudill Memorial Library — Site Of Earlier Mural Displays. Caitlin Clark stands about 21 feet tall at Alice Lloyd College in Knott County, built from roughly 5,000 Post-it notes into a Christmas mural. Eastern Kentucky teacher Tyler Watts spent about a month designing the portrait before he started putting the notes in place. The height was the easy part to describe. The fingers were not.

Knott County, KY · 1d

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Bee, Dickenson County: Post Offices, Gristmills, Churches, and Rural Mountain Life

Appalachian Community Histories – Bee, Dickenson County: Post Offices, Gristmills, Churches, and Rural Mountain Life. Among the ridges and narrow valleys of southwestern Virginia, near the boundary between Dickenson and Buchanan counties, lies the small community of Bee. Unlike the coal towns that emerged around railroad stations and company mines, Bee developed as a rural settlement where farming, timber, churches, and family connections shaped everyday life. Its history reaches back into the nineteenth century, when much of the surrounding countryside remained relatively isolated from the commercial centers of Virginia.

Bee, VA · 1d

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Clinchco, Dickenson County: The Clinchfield Coal Corporation and the Rise of a Mining Town

Appalachian Community Histories – Clinchco, Dickenson County: The Clinchfield Coal Corporation and the Rise of a Mining Town. Along the McClure River in northern Dickenson County, Virginia, the town of Clinchco occupies a narrow mountain valley where coal, railroads, and generations of working families shaped one of Southwest Virginia’s most distinctive mining communities. Today, the surviving company houses, older commercial buildings, and railroad landscape offer reminders of a time when Clinchco was an important center of the Clinchfield Coal Corporation’s operations. During the first half of the twentieth century, thousands of tons of coal left the surrounding mountains, while the families who lived alongside the mines built schools, churches, businesses, and a community that extended far beyond the industry responsible for its creation.

Dickenson County, VA · 1d

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This Lancaster, Ohio Drive-In Still Shows Double Features Under The Stars

One ticket, two movies, and sometimes even three. That’s the deal at an Ohio drive-in that has been lighting up its giant screen since the days of Truman. The screen stands about 80 feet tall. The sound comes through your own car radio. And in 2011, this spot became the first drive-in in the state to go HD.

Lancaster, OH · 2d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Last service held at Logan Memorial United Methodist Church in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG - It was a bittersweet day at an historic church in downtown Parkersburg that closed in October. The congregation at Logan Memorial United Methodist Church, constituted in 1866, met for the final time on Oct. 11, knowing that while it was the last service in the church built in 1892, the joyful memories made over the decades remain.

Parkersburg, WV · 1d

Times Recorder

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Perry County Courthouse renovation earns state historic preservation award

The transformation of an aging 19th-century landmark into a building equipped for modern use has earned statewide recognition. The Perry County Courthouse was one of 12 historic preservation achievements across Ohio honored Nov. 6 with the Ohio History Connection’s 2026 State Historic Preservation Office Awards. The awards recognize projects that demonstrate the value of historic preservation through rehabilitation, stewardship, research and public engagement. According to the Ohio History Connection, the recipients exemplify how thoughtful preservation can strengthen communities while ensuring historic resources remain accessible for future generations. Built in 1887 and designed by architect Richard Yost, the Perry County Courthouse is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. A two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation sought to modernize the building without losing its historical architectural features. Renovations included upgrades to accessibility, restrooms, courtrooms and office space, while preserving and restoring some of the courthouse’s most significant architectural elements. One of the most visible projects was the restoration of the grand interior staircase. Part of the staircase was removed in the 1960s to make room for an elevator. As part of the renovation, new cast iron stringers, balustrades, medallions and newel posts were fabricated to match the historic pieces that remain. The courthouse’s main entrance

Perry County, OH · 3d

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Piketon Workers’ Golf Outing Raises Nearly $50,000 for Southern Ohio Charities

PIKETON, Ohio — A golf tournament organized by employees at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant has raised nearly $50,000 for charities across southern Ohio, continuing a giving campaign that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. The tournament was organized through the Southern Ohio Cleanup Company Employee Giving Campaign, according to […]

Piketon, OH · 3d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Discovery World breaks ground for new expansion

PARKERSBURG - Ground was broken Thursday morning at the site of the Discovery Museum on Market in Parkersburg for a new building space. Representatives of the museum, United Bank, the City of Parkersburg, EL Robinson Engineering, Phoenix Associates Inc., the Ross Foundation and others gathered in the cleared off space outside the museum on Market to do a groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition and outdoor exhibits.

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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Registration for the 2026 Zanesville Christmas Parade is now open

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s time to build your floats and load up on candy. The Zanesville Christmas Parade is returning to the downtown area and registration is open now. The parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 2 p.m. Jordin Harmer, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Visitor’s Bureau’s manager, explains the process for those wanting to register.

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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All Good Now Is Taking 2027 Off: “The Right Time Will Come”

Concert and festival production company All Good Presents has announced a fallow year for All Good Now, the revived version of its namesake festival. In a statement to fans, company founder Tim Walther stated that “the lineup was not developing to our standards.”. “We take the curating of our...

Thornville, OH · 2d

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Dark Star Jubilee 2027 Lineup Announced Featuring Greensky Bluegrass, The Allman Betts Band & More

It has been announced that Dark Star Jubilee will return to Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, May 28-30, 2027, by bringing together three nights of Dark Star Orchestra and a wide-ranging lineup spanning from bluegrass, Southern rock, funk, roots music and the broader jam community for the festival’s 14th annual edition. General festival information, ticket packages, camping […]

Thornville, OH · 2d

Chillicothe Gazette

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The Pearl Farmers by Stacey Gordon hits book store shelves

CHILLICOTHE — In 1992, Stacey Gordon graduated as one of the top students in her class from Chillicothe High School. Now, she is a published author celebrating the release of her new book, "The Pearl Farmers." Gordon grew up in Chillicothe before attending Ohio University. She said creative fiction writing has always been something she enjoyed in and out of school. "My lifelong dream has been to write a novel," said Gordon. After graduating, Gordon started working for magazines and quickly started working with organizations as they transitioned into the online era. This led to her working in the tech field, she is currently employed by Meta and has previously worked for Google. When she worked for a magazine, Gordon covered the cultured pearl jewelry industry, where she traveled the world and got to know those involved in the trade. Despite a shift in her career, Gordon said she still had all of this knowledge from her reporting days "rattling around" in her head. She put this knowledge to use when she started her book in 2010. She would continue to work on the project for many years before finally hunkering down and forcing herself to complete the first draft

Chillicothe, OH · 3d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Moe Bandy at the Ohio Valley Opry

BELPRE - Country music legend Moe Bandy will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Ohio Valley Opry in Belpre. With a career of more than five decades, Bandy is among traditional country music’s most recognizable voices and is known for his honky-tonk sound and storytelling, according to a release from the venue. Among his hits are “Bandy the Rodeo Clown,” “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life,” “It’s a Cheatin’ Situation” and “Americana.”

Belpre, OH · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

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Larry Cox Turkey Trot Returns for 21st Year Thanksgiving Morning in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE — Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers is marking the 21st year of the Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving, and anyone who picks up a race packet this week will be entered into a free raffle for a 54-inch smart TV, the organization said in a Facebook post reported by the Scioto Valley […]

Chillicothe, OH · 4d

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 · 5d

Newark Advocate

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Granville native filmmaker bringing war documentary home for Veteran’s Day

A Granville native, filmmaker and veteran is bringing his war documentary that highlights soldiers’ experiences in Afghanistan to his hometown in honor of Veteran's Day. Paul Hofmeister, who served in the U.S. Army from 2016 to 2020, directed, wrote and edited the film, “ In the Shadow of the Valley .” He’s been screening it around the U.S. in recent months, wanting to share soldiers’ combat experience and inspire more discussion about conflict and war. The first showing will take place 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Otterbein Granville Senior Living Residences, 2158 Columbus Road/ State Route 16. A second showing will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Denison University’s Herrick Hall , with Hofmeister hosting a question-and-answer session after the showing. The film features three soldiers who served alongside Hofmeister, with them sharing why they decided to serve, what they experienced in war and how they made it home, according to the film’s website. “Each time that I was lucky enough to serve alongside them, without being boastful about it, they imparted lessons, hard-fought lessons learned to me at different times, and a lot of those stories formed the basis of what I thought would be worth capturing

Granville, OH · 4d