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Festival Report Card: Lost Lands 2026
Neither rain nor mud came between headbangers and their annual trek to Lost Lands. Last month, Excision’s flagship festival returned to Thornville’s Legend Valley Campground for its ninth edition, welcoming more 150,000 attendees for three days of earth-shaking bass, dinosaur-sized production and camping chaos. While the festival officially ran from September 18-20, some campers arrived as early as Tuesday, committing to nearly a full week at the prehistoric themed dubstep event in Central Ohio.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Apple Butter Stir Off this weekend in Belpre
BELPRE - The granddaddy of local apple butter festivals kicks off Saturday morning at Civitan Park in Belpre. The 48th annual Belpre Lions Club Apple Butter Stir Off starts at 11 a.m. Saturday and continues into Sunday with food, entertainment and apple butter straight from the kettle and into the jar. Bottled apple butter will be ready at opening and without waiting, Jolene Reeder, president of the Belpre Lions Club, said.
horseandrider.com
$15K Added Ranch Sorting at the 2026 Quarter Horse Congress, Live on Ride TV Oct. 16-18
Cinch RSNC is heading to the Henderson Arena for the Congress Super Sort in Jackson, Ohio, Oct. 17-19, 2025, and Ride TV is live streaming the action to fans across the country. . “We are continually looking for ways to showcase the sport and our contestants, and live streaming...
shawneestatechronicle.com
Fout brings hobbies into her professional ambitions as an artist
When going to college, a lot of students experience anxiety around deciding what their life paths are going to be. This might be especially true for students in less career-focused paths like the arts and humanities. Shawnee State University senior Savannah (Sav) Fout, a fine arts and illustration major who is already making her mark in her field, may serve as an inspiration for those students who are still struggling with that question.
familyvacationsus.com
Bring A Blanket For The Double Features That Keep Playing Into October At This Lancaster Ohio Drive In
Forget the couch—October movie nights belong under the stars. At Skyview Drive-In Theatre in Lancaster, Ohio, the movie comes with a cool breeze, a giant outdoor screen, and the chance to watch two films instead of one. As summer fades, the darker evenings make it easier to settle in...
WOUB
Photos: Athens Scream Park presents Clown Rave at The Side Bar
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens Scream Park presented a Clown Rave featuring costumes, makeup, music and dancing at The Side Bar (24 1/2 East State Street) on Sept. 24. Athens Scream Park is an immersive outdoor haunted attraction centered on the fictional Camp Carraway and featuring scare actors and a story that unfolds throughout the experience. The attraction opens for its 2026 season Friday.
myfamilytravels.com
A 1906 Ohio Mill Now Has Hotel Rooms Inside and Still Generates Its Own Electricity
Water pouring over a dam is the first thing that greets you in this small Ohio town. The sound is steady and loud enough to make you roll down the window. Right beside it stands a tall wooden mill built in 1906, and reading the sign twice is necessary to believe people actually sleep inside it. Even better, the old building still makes its own electricity, just like it did for the village over a century ago.
The Jackson & Vinton Courier
Halloween-themed festival begins this Friday
ZALESKI, Ohio — An upcoming event promises residents with two days of Halloween-themed family fun. The 2026 Midnight at Moonville festival will run from 4-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 10, in Zaleski. The majority of the events will take place at 119 N. Second St. This year’s festivities will include live music, vendors, costume contests, karaoke, a beer garden, wagon rides and the introduction of 2026’s Miss Moonville and her court. One of the most anticipated events scheduled for Saturday night is a live professional wrestling match featuring The Highlanders and Lord Zoltan that begins at 7:30 p.m. Activities that require prior registration include a Glow Show car, truck, jeep and motorcycle competition and a Pumpkin Drop 50/50 fundraiser, in which participants can win up to $1,000. Tickets for this event are $20. Bands that will perform at the festival include Clover and Without Papers. Members of the Ohio Paranormal Research Investigation Society in Motion (PRISM) will have tables set up at various locations, and encourage visitors to stop by and ask questions. For a complete schedule of both Friday and Saturday’s events, visit Midnight at Moonville’s official Facebook page.
familydestinationsguide.com
Drop Everything And Escape To The Most Wonderfully Charming Small Town In All Of Ohio
Somewhere in southeastern Ohio, tucked between rolling hills and a whole lot of good sense, sits a town that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with the big city in the first place. Barnesville, Ohio is that rare kind of place that feels like it was designed specifically to...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Affordable Hocking Hills Town Makes A Surprisingly Good Retirement Destination
I came to this corner of Ohio thinking about waterfalls. I left wondering what retirement would look like here. The shift happened faster than I expected. Hocking Hills sits close by, Columbus is still within reach, and daily life moves at a pace that feels easier to imagine once the work calendar finally disappears.
WOUB
Athens Hip-Hop Shop showcased the artistic depth and diversity of hip-hop culture
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — For years, the Hip-Hop Shop brought rappers, spoken-word poets, visual artists and other creatives together at The Union (18 West Union), providing a place for emerging artists to perform, develop their skills and connect with the local hip-hop community. The recurring event was designed in...
fightingmuskies.com
Link Jr. Takes Third as Muskies Place Fourth at OAC Fall Preview
The Muskingum men's golf team finished fourth at the OAC Fall Preview on Sunday, carding rounds of 311 and 303 for a 614 total. Senior David Link Jr. led the way individually, finishing third on the player leaderboard at 1-over par. The Basics. Finish: 4th of 6 teams. Location: River...
Chillicothe Gazette
Chillicothe golf course earns state honor for saving water
The fairways at Chillicothe's Jaycee Golf Course are doing more than hosting golfers. They are helping conserve water across Ohio, a commitment that earned the course the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' 2026 Ohio Water Conservation Excellence Award . The recognition stems from a pair of major upgrades at the Ross County course, according to a community announcement: replacing traditional cool-season grasses on fairways and tee boxes with Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass and installing Rain Bird precision sprinkler heads throughout the property. ODNR Director Mary Mertz said the course demonstrates how science-driven water management can reduce resource use without sacrificing playing conditions. "Jaycee Golf Course shows what's possible when a facility takes a thoughtful, science-based approach to water use," Mertz said. "Through their investments and improvements, they're conserving one of our state's most valuable resources while still delivering top-quality conditions for golfers. This is the kind of leadership we hope to see replicated across Ohio." New grass reduces water and maintenance needs Course leaders converted fairways and tee boxes to Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass, a warm-season turf variety that performs well during Ohio's hot, dry summers. According to the announcement, the grass also proved resilient during the extreme cold of the 2025-26
takingthekids.com
Almost Nobody Realizes This Quiet Ohio Town Was Once The State Capital
Most people would never guess this quiet Ohio town once helped run the entire state. Today, it feels calm and unhurried, with historic buildings, familiar streets, and the sort of small-town rhythm that does not exactly scream political power. That makes its past even more surprising. Before Columbus became the...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Marietta museums awarded over $3 million for restoration and renovations
MARIETTA – State Rep. Kevin Ritter, R-Marietta, announced last week that the Ohio Controlling Board approved funding for projects in Athens and Washington counties, including $1,825,000 to restore the Ohio River Museum and $2,884,000 for renovations of the Campus Martius Museum, according to a news release from his office.
ohiobobcats.com
Ohio Men's Golf Competes at the Indy at Forest Hills
RICHMOND, Ind. – On Friday (Oct. 2), Ohio men's golf sent three golfers to compete at the Indy nat Forest Hills, an individual event hosted by Miami (Ohio) at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Indiana. AJ Adams from Xavier won the competition, shooting nine under across two rounds.
WTAP
Blues Concert Brings Renowned Saxophonist to the Lafayette Hotel
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -The Blues, Jazz, and Folk Music Society is bringing live blues to downtown Marietta with a special concert featuring nationally recognized saxophonist Vanessa Collier. The show caps off a weeklong “Blues in the Schools” program reaching students across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The concert will take...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Tigers make state for 1st time in 40 years
ZANESVILLE, Ohio -- For the first time in 40 years, the Marietta High boys golf team is going to state. The Tigers accumulated a team score of 311 during Wednesday's Division I East District Tournament at EagleSticks, besting runner-up New Philadelphia by six strokes. Sophomore Anthony Discini won individual medalist...