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The first Black woman to lead a public television station, former WOUB General Manager Carolyn Bailey Lewis, has died
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Carolyn Bailey Lewis had the word “first” associated with her name many times. She was the first Black woman to graduate from the WVU’s journalism school, the first Black woman to lead a public television station in the continental U.S. and the first woman to lead WOUB Public Media, among many other accomplishments in her life.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Writer, golfer, father: Bauer remembered by family, colleagues
MARIETTA - Although service to his country took him to the skies over Europe, Ted Bauer always called the Marietta area home. It's where he attended school, raised a family, chronicled daily life and history, and loved and shared the game of golf. And on Wednesday, it's where he passed...
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Stained-glass lights up in the Zanesville Museum of Art
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Zanesville Museum of Art continues it’s 90th anniversary celebrations with a colorful and bright exhibition. The exhibition is titles “Tiffany’s Gardens in Glass” and features pieces of art that were carefully brought in from the Neustadt Gallery in New York City. The museum will also have an activity area for people of all ages for stained-glass themed projects and actives. Laine Snyder is the executive director for the Zanesville Museum of Art and tells us more about the exhibition.
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Handmade brooms bring artistic expression to everyday life
There are few things more strongly associated with Halloween than witches flying across the night sky on broomsticks. And across the country, stores sell brooms for seasonal decoration or as part of witch costumes. But for many in the region, brooms aren’t just for Halloween or sweeping the floor: they can be works of art worthy of hanging on the wall year-round.
thepostathens.com
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.
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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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
thepostathens.com
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.
Times Recorder
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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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.
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WOUB
Journalist, historian, and novelist Peter Golden returns to Athens in the ’70s in new novel ‘A Girl from Ohio’
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Peter Golden is an award-winning journalist and historian, and A Girl from Ohio is his latest novel. In a conversation with WOUB’s Emily Votaw on Conversations From Studio B, he talks about a group of characters who meet at OU in the early ’70s and reunite four decades later, in 2012, as the novel asks how their choices as students shaped the rest of their lives. Shifting expectations for women and the long economic decline of Appalachian Ohio run through both eras.
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Athens Art Guild to host first Halloween Night Market
The Athens Art Guild is hosting their first Halloween Night Market, a family-friendly event with art vendors, tarot card readings and halloween-themed games. The event is on Saturday from 4-9 p.m. at the new Athens Art Guild Headquarters, located on 667 E. State St. Kelly Lawrence is the founder and...
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Cambridge Movie Theater Gets Spooky for Halloween
CAMBRIDGE, OH – Moviegoers at UEC Premiere Theater in Cambridge are getting more than just a ticket and popcorn this Halloween season. The theater’s lobby has been transformed with cobwebs stretching across the ceilings and walls, along with several Halloween-themed inflatables welcoming customers. The decorations have become an...