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More than coffee. Thornville café will be built on community, kindness
THORNVILLE – Community, connectivity and a little splash of kindness. Those are the secret ingredients for Thornville Coffee, a new cafe under development near the intersection of Sheridan Road and Ohio 13 and north of Sheridan High School. The new coffee shop will be the fourth owned by husband and wife Tim and Jenn Koenig, who also own Scioto Valley Coffee in Circleville, Millersport Coffee and McConnelsville Coffee. They're expecting to open in late 2027, Tim said. Site development is underway for the 2-acre plot, as crews worked on relocating some underground gas lines Oct. 8. Tim expected a hiatus over the winter before the second phase starts in the spring. "Phase 2 will be when the building goes up and everything else," Tim explained to the Times Recorder. "Depending on the weather (and) what spring looks like, the goal will be around April to get the shell up, and then go from there with the intent to open six (to) eight months later." Tim estimated the entire project would cost between $650,000 and $700,000, including the property purchase and the coffee shop's construction. However, the final numbers will be better known once he has the plans approved by the
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Zanesville Concert Association launches 87th season with special ticket offer
Zanesville, OH- The Zanesville Concert Association is preparing for its 87th season, but renovations at Secrest Auditorium mean the first show won’t arrive until next year. Because of the ongoing work at Secrest, the association’s season will open February 25, 2027, with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “Swinging Songs of Broadway.” Organizers are urging people to buy season tickets now. Anyone who purchases by December 1 will receive a free ticket to any one of the season’s remaining concerts.
Chillicothe Gazette
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Athens welcomes first Chick-fil-A restaurant
ATHENS, Ohio (Oct. 9, 2026) — A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Athens community on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Sheldon Allen as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Athens. To celebrate, Allen and team are inviting the community to show their spots...
thepostathens.com
Sam’s Gym, training life champions
Sam’s Gym in Glouster, Ohio, is the oldest running boxing gym in the country. Sam Jones started running the gym in 1959, after it was founded in 1936 by his father, grandfather and Frank Buhla. Since its opening, Sam’s Gym has been a home to fighters and athletes.
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Once Coal Country, These 1,800 Acres Of Ohio Hills, Mud, And Off Road Trails Are An Off Road Adventure Waiting To Be Explored
The road can disappear beneath your tires long before the adventure feels like it has begun. At Perry State Forest APV Area Trailhead Parking in Somerset, Ohio, riders find a gateway to roughly 1,800 acres of wooded hills and rugged terrain shaped by the area’s coal-mining past. Muddy stretches,...
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Guy Music gears up for first album release
With various recent performances and three released singles, indie rock band Guy Music has been showcasing its sound at several venues in Athens, including houses and establishments, since debuting last year. Henry Cohen, a sophomore studying music production and recording industry, plays guitar and is the lead singer for Guy...
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Marb Red brings new sound to Athens
Athens is home to a vibrant and diverse music scene. Oliver Yost, known as Marb Red, is a local up-and-coming artist that could set himself apart with his rap music. Beginning at a young age, Yost began his music career by learning how to play piano, and later taking his passion for music in the direction of hip-hop at age 10.
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Chick-fil-A opens new Athens spot with free food for cow-dressed guests
ATHENS, Ohio (WSYX) — A well-known fast-food chain is opening a new location in Athens with a special celebration for the community. Chick-fil-A will begin serving customers at its new Athens restaurant on East State Street starting at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. The new restaurant will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and third-party delivery service from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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Maryam Food Mart opens in old Mac Shack spot
Maryam Food Mart is opening its doors Monday. At 14 S. Court St., Maryam Food Mart fills the vacant, former Mac Shack spot. . The signage outside lists dishes the new spot has to offer, including gyros, seafood and more. Mac Shack, known for their various macaroni and cheese options,...
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Local Podcaster Competes in National Competition
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local podcaster is currently in 1st place in a national competition. Victor Sherrick is the host of the Very Essential Show, which he describes as a mix of old late night tv shows with Johnny Carson and Conan O’Brien. He entered into an iHeart...
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Hit The Road For This Ohio Restaurant Where The Incredible Buffet Will Blow Your Mind Completely
There’s a restaurant tucked along State Route 664 South in Logan, Ohio, that has people driving from all corners of the state just to eat there, and honestly, once you see what’s on the buffet, you’ll completely understand why. The Olde Dutch Restaurant isn’t just a place...
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Petal It Forward returns, Imlay Florist is set to give away flowers Wednesday
ZANESVILLE, OH- A nationwide flower giveaway comes to Zanesville this week. Imlay Florist is joining Petal It Forward for another year, handing out free bouquets and asking people to keep one and pass the other along. Petal It Forward is a Society of American Florists campaign. For 11 years, floral...
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Visit This Low-Key Ohio Bakery Where Every Single Donut Is A Masterpiece Worth The Trip
There’s a corner in downtown Cambridge, Ohio where something genuinely wonderful has been happening for longer than most people realize, and the fact that you might not have heard about it yet is something we need to fix immediately. Kennedy’s Bakery is the kind of place that makes you...