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Jimmy Buffett’s sound mixer, once seized by DEA, enters new museum
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Mayhem on Main Street offers a walk through Lancaster History
A new walking tour is giving residents a chance to explore some of Lancaster’s darker history while building a stronger connection to local stories. Folklore on Foot , created by Jeannie and Eric Spencer, launched its Mayhem on Main Street dark history tour Oct. 3, according to a community announcement. The October tours are nearly sold out. Jeannie Spencer’s interest in local history grew after reading Charles Goslin’s “Crossroads and Fence Corners: Historical Lore of Fairfield County.” Goslin’s storytelling and connection to the area particularly caught her attention. “Charles Goslin was a walker. It seems like he walked all of Fairfield County while he was a columnist for the Eagle-Gazette, and you can tell by the way he talks about this area,” Spencer said. “When you walk, instead of driving, you notice more; you build an emotional connection.” How the tour came about The idea developed last year after friends noted that downtown Lancaster did not have regular walking tours. Spencer and her husband enjoy taking historic and ghost tours while traveling and saw an opportunity to create that experience in Lancaster. Spencer, a mental health clinician, also viewed the tours as a way to become more connected to the
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Vitamin String Quartet, Girl Named Tom perform at OU
Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom performed at Ohio University’s Memorial Auditorium as part of “THE CRAZY ORDINARY WORLD TOUR“ on Wednesday. Vitamin String Quartet’s music was featured on shows such as “Bridgerton” and “Modern Family.” The quartet’s is best known for classical covers of pop songs. Since its start in 1999, the Los Angeles-based group has had a rotating cast of musicians. The roster on this tour is Daniel Adams and Rachel Grace on violin, Tom Lea on viola and Derek Stein on cello.
yourohionews.com
Crochet workshop set at Coshocton museum
In honor of the America250 exhibit, "Through Their Hands: People and Treasures of Early Coshocton," Johnson Humrickhouse Museum will host a series of handcrafting workshops this fall. In the third and final class for the year, students will learn how to crochet an emotional support chicken with Jenn Bush, Abby Callis and Amanda Fehrenbach.
Times Recorder
Cult horror spoof takes the stage at The Renner Theater
Zane Trace Players will bring a 1950s B-movie spoof to Zanesville when “The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!” opens Oct. 23 at The Renner Theatre . The show marks the musical's Ohio premiere, according to a community announcement. Written by Christopher R. Mihm with music by Adam Boll, it blends classic horror, comedy and music reminiscent of 1950s pop. The story follows Professor Jackson, played by Nate Kearns, and graduate student Stephanie, played by Kayla Fello, as they investigate the secrets surrounding Phantom Lake. Toxic waste dumped into the lake has transformed a legendary hermit, played by Jay Shaffstall, into a mutant monster that attacks those who cross its path. Kevin McCarthy and Kerby Staker play the garbage men doing the dumping, while Lee Hoover and Thomas Hoover portray cops who patrol in a canoe. The cast also includes a group of recently graduated teenage couples: Penny, played by Mayah Dalton; George, played by Ashton Skoutelas; Amy, played by Katelinn Kiney; and Jonathon, played by Ethan Rodriguez. Ashlynn Smith plays their Afraid of Everything fifth-wheel friend, Elizabeth. Musical director Darla Revennaugh described the music as “its just fun, catchy music that stays in your head.” Shelley Tolliver is directing
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Organ & Tissue Donation, Spotting Utility Scams, Poems for Veterans | Aging Untold Extra
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Join 13 Action News anchors Sashem Brey and Christina Williams each week for Aging Untold Extra, a special streaming show where we dive deeper into the topics featured on Aging Untold. We’ll talk to local experts and provide information and resources that matter most to you.
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The Hidden Ohio Waterfall That Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Fantasy Movie Scene
There are places in this world that make you stop walking, forget what you were thinking about, and just stare. Brandywine Falls in Northfield, Ohio is one of those places, and the fact that it’s been hiding in plain sight across this state is either a great secret or a tremendous oversight.
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Marching in their honor. Veterans Day Parade returns to downtown Zanesville
Veterans from across Muskingum County will be honored when the Downtown Zanesville Veterans Day Parade returns on Nov. 7, bringing marching bands, floats, civic organizations and local businesses to the city's downtown streets. The event is being hosted by the Zanesville Noon Rotary and Daybreak Rotary clubs, according to a community announcement. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and will celebrate this year's theme, 250 Years of Service, marking the 250th birthday of the United States. Organizers are encouraging veterans, community groups, marching bands, civic organizations and businesses to take part in the procession. Participants must preregister to be included in the parade. The application deadline is Oct. 30. "Our community has a deep respect for the men and women who have served our country," said Brent Mirgon, event chairman. "The parade serves as a powerful way for Muskingum County residents to line the streets, come together, and show our collective appreciation to our local veterans." Parade-day registration and lineup will begin at 9 a.m. in the Secrest Auditorium parking lot. Entries are asked to arrive decorated and ready for the procession. The parade will start at the intersection of Fourth and Market streets, travel Market Street
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America’s First Presidential Library Was Built In Ohio More Than A Century Ago
Long before presidential libraries became a standard part of American history, one Ohio town quietly made history on its own. Tucked away in Fremont, Ohio, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums stands as the very first of its kind in the entire country. Built more than a century ago, this remarkable place honors the 19th President of the United States and gives visitors a rare, up-close look at what life was like during his era.
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A national archive is moving. Some historic Midwest tribes fear they'll be harder to find
The National Archives and Records Administration plans to close its archives and records center in Chicago. Some tribal nation leaders around and from the region — including historic Ohio tribes — worry how this could affect access to their history. Consolidating space. This facility holds federal and court...
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Creaker band highlights members’ eccentricities
Local indie fusion band Creaker brings a unique sound and identity to the robust Athens music scene. The three member band focuses on sharing their music at various Athens venues. Band members Nathan Deering, a junior studying engineering technology and management, and Michael Skocich, an undecided freshman, first met in...
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The Hocking Hills Artists, Craftsmen Association displays creations
Athens is home to a variety of artists. The Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association hopes to provide exposure for local artists of many mediums. Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association held its 52nd annual fall show in September, and members often display their art at the Logan Hocking County Library.
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Men’s Golf: Mainella leads Ohio to fifth-place finish at Dayton Flyer Invitational
Ohio traveled to Dayton for their final tournament of the fall session, finishing in fifth place out of 13 teams. Ohio opened the first round finishing two over par. Leading the way came freshman Cole Jones at one under par. On the front nine, he finished even par with seven pars, a bogey and a birdie on the fifth, while on the back nine he dominated with birdies on holes 11 and 16 alongside six more pars and a bogey on the 17th.