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Parkersburg teen earns golden ticket to Hollywood on American Idol
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Self-taught guitarist Luke Colombo, 17, was hand-picked by casting directors after they found him on TikTok. Luke Colombo did not grow up dreaming of a spotlight. He grew up watching his father and grandfather play music, wondering if he would ever pick it up himself. Now,...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Hundreds attend Marietta College’s Multicultural Festival
MARIETTA – Nearly 400 people attended Marietta College’s annual Multicultural Festival at the Gathering Place Saturday evening. The aroma of the room was filled with the scent of warm, freshly cooked meals as the performers displayed their skills. The taekwondo artists punched and kicked through wooden boards while drummers pounded to an exhilarating beat that echoed through the walls.
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Secret Dreams Confirms Labor Day 2026 Return: “The Coordinates Are Coming”
It is the season of the “coming soon” festival. After Summer Camp Music Festival finally revealed its lineup a little over three months before gates open, Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival has broken a five-month silence—which many interpreted to mean the bass-leaning festival would not occur in 2026—to announce it will move to Labor Day weekend this year.
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The Mine Tavern’s owners say they plan on rebuilding after a partial collapse
ATHENS, Ohio – The owners of the Mine Tavern in Nelsonville are moving forward with plans to reopen the restaurant after a partial building collapse. Early Sunday morning, one of the Mine’s brick walls partially crumbled, causing the building to lean to one side. Several neighboring businesses were forced to close, including FullBrooks Cafe, the Dew House and Rhapsody Restaurant. Ten Dew House residents were relocated to a hotel in Athens. No injuries were reported from the collapse.
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These 14 Ohio Donut Shops Make February Mornings… Ohh So Better
February mornings in Ohio can feel like a test of willpower. The cold air bites at your cheeks, the sky stays gray longer than you’d like, and getting out of bed feels nearly impossible. But there’s one thing that makes those chilly mornings worth facing: a warm, fresh donut...
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Chillicothe Gazette
Carl's Townhouse serves not only food but the community too
CHILLICOTHE — While everyone in Chillicothe knows Carl's Townhouse for whipping up pancakes, burgers, and mac and cheese bites, they might not know that they do not just serve food, but serve the community too. Owner Mark Trainer and his wife, Tracy, have owned Carl's since 2015 and Mark said the two wanted to own a business in the area in order to be more involved in the community. "So doing this, not only allows us to do that, it's a pretty special restaurant," Trainer said. "We do a lot with the schools in the area, we will donate just about anything to a school, whether it's band, cheerleading, basketball or football. We will give them something, as long as they have a legitimate need." Trainer said he and his wife support things in the community, not just schools. "We don't just limit it to the schools, but we're more apt to give for the students and kids," Trainer said. "Kids are our future." Carl's is a busy restaurant and is usually filled with the hustle and bustle of those from Chillicothe or even those from out of town. "It's every weekend, we seem to meet new people that come
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This Ohio Riverfront Restaurant Is Reason Enough To Plan A Weekend Getaway
Sometimes the best getaways are closer than you think. Riverfront Bar & Grill in Marietta, Ohio offers more than just a meal, it delivers an experience that blends excellent food, stunning river views, and the kind of welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Situated along the historic Ohio...
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Warm weather brings customers back to Mid-Ohio Valley food trucks
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Warm weather is bringing more than sunshine to the Mid-Ohio Valley. It’s bringing business back to local food trucks. Bill Richardson owns Q Wagon BBQ in Belpre. He says last Friday was their first day open this season after taking time off through the winter.
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The Dreamy Town In Ohio That’s Perfect For A Wallet-Friendly Day Trip
Ever wondered what happens when you mix world-class art, quirky history, and a dash of small-town charm?. Zanesville, Ohio happens – a place where Y-shaped bridges and ceramic tigers somehow make perfect sense together. Nestled at the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking Rivers about 55 miles east of...
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Bob Evans has new owner.
The family-friendly eatery company Bob Evans, which was established and is based in central Ohio, has a new owner. On February 4, 4×4 Capital, an investment firm based in New York, revealed that it had purchased Bob Evans Restaurants. Golden Gate Capital, a private equity business based in San Francisco, will no longer own the 78-year-old brand. The transaction’s terms were not revealed. Bob Evans employs more than 15,000 people and runs more than 400 restaurants across 18 states. The New Albany-based business has its origins in a 12-seat restaurant in Gallipolis, Ohio, which was founded by Bob Evans in 1948.
Times Recorder
Award-winning artist Yan Sun takes reins as NOAPS Spring 2026 judge
ZANESVILLE – There will only be one Best in Show winner for an upcoming international painting exhibit, and local artist and retired Muskingum University professor Yan Sun will have the final say on who. Yan, co-founder of downtown Zanesville's Yan Sun Art Museum & Gallery, will have to carefully and systematically examine likely hundreds, or even well over a 1,000, paintings from across the globe by the time the National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS) Spring 2026 online exhibit opens in May. He's been judging or jurying shows for around 20 years, he explained, so it's certainly not his first time. It's also not his first time judging for the NOAPS. However, it is his first year with them as the only judge. He has previously assisted as part of a three-person panel, like in 2025, that narrowed down around 1,000 works to 200. "I'm very happy to be the jury this year. I understand it's a great challenge for me," Yan told the Times Recorder. "(I'll) need to review the works many times." He'll be trusting his eyes and his background, using his 29 years' experience as an art history professor at Muskingum University and 40 as an
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Historic Nelsonville tavern faces closure after building collapse
Chillicothe Gazette
Watch the grand opening of Sheetz in Chillicothe
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Multicultural Festival returns to Marietta College
MARIETTA – The annual Multicultural Festival at Marietta College will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at The Gathering Place on Seventh Street. The festival, free and open to the public, is sponsored and organized by the Multicultural Club, the Department of Student Connections and Outreach and the Student Government Association.
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Ohio-based Bob Evans restaurant chain sold to new owner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bob Evans, the chain of family-style restaurants founded and headquartered in central Ohio, has a new owner. New York-based investment firm 4×4 Capital announced on Feb. 4 that it has acquired Bob Evans Restaurants. The deal transfers ownership of the 78-year-old brand from San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. […]