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Ash Cave in Hocking Hills has centuries of human history right on its floors

This cave didn't get its name for no reason. Centuries-old ashes were once found all over its floors.

South Bloomingville, OH · 22d

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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.

Athens, OH · 21d
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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...

Athens, OH · 22d
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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...

Cambridge, OH · 22d
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Two Ohio airman killed in World War II laid to rest this month

Two Ohio Air Force servicemembers were laid to rest this month, decades after they were killed in service during World War II.

Glouster, OH · 24d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Chillicothe Ross library branch celebrates 30 years of reading

CHILLICOTHE — Back in 1996, the Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library opened a new branch location on Buckeye Street in Chillicothe. Now, 30 years later, that branch is celebrating bringing books to thousands of patrons. Read More: A look at what books have been popular in Ross County so far this year According to Chillicothe Gazette archived articles, residents at the time voted on what they thought needed to be included at the new library. The top two picks were parking and a drive-through window. Northside was built to include these features and has continued to change in order to meet the needs of the community. The branch did close for a brief period due to budget constraints, but reopened in 2011. Today, the library is home to meeting rooms, computers, books for children and adults, CDs and other physical media, and more. Executive Director James Hill says the library was built to serve those in the neighborhood and it continues to be a popular branch. During the celebration, library staff thanked those who have continued to support the branch over the years. Those at the event ate cake, played games, signed a card for the library, and even

Chillicothe, OH · 23d

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Zanesville Concert Association's 87th Season Delayed as Secrest Auditorium Gets Overhaul

Zanesville's Secrest Auditorium is in the middle of a major renovation, and that construction is reshaping how the Zanesville Concert Association rolls out its 87th season. Rather than opening this fall as usual, the season now kicks off February 25, 2027, with Jazz at Lincoln Center's “World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.” To ease the wait, the association is offering a free ticket to any one remaining season concert for anyone who buys a season pass by December 1.

Zanesville, OH · 24d

NBC4 Columbus

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Two Ohio airman killed in World War II laid to rest this month

Two Ohio Air Force servicemembers were laid to rest this month, decades after they were killed in service during World War II.

Glouster, OH · 24d

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Parkersburg native turns a lifetime of journeys into a book

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -For Ron McCoy, becoming an author was never part of the plan. But after a lifetime of hard work, travel, photography and missionary trips around the world, the Parkersburg native has turned his stories into a book he hopes future generations will learn from. McCoy was born...

Parkersburg, WV · 27d

Chillicothe Gazette

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New art exhibit brings bold colors to Chillicothe

Central Ohio artist Michael Kirk will bring his colorful mixed-media work to Ohio University Chillicothe for a new exhibition opening Oct. 22. The “Dive In” exhibition will be on display through Nov. 30 at the Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery , according to a community announcement. An opening reception begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 with live music and light refreshments. Kirk works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and cut paper, using bright colors, contrasting elements and bold black outlines. His current paintings feature abstract figures alongside repeating spheres and patterns. “Art is a vital form of communication and expression, and we are excited to showcase the talents and creativity of Michael Kirk on the campus of Ohio University Chillicothe,” said Mike Lafreniere, dean of campus and community engagement. “I appreciate how Michael starts each piece with curiosity; that’s the same spirit we hope our students bring to their own learning. It’s a privilege to welcome an artist from neighboring Pickaway County whose work is so vibrant, bold and full of life.” The Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery is located on the first floor of Bennett Hall at Ohio University Chillicothe. It's open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through

Chillicothe, OH · 26d

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Stacy Family Farm fall festival to feature car show and live music

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -Stacy Family Farm is hosting its annual fall festival and car show this weekend, offering pumpkins, food trucks, live music and a wide variety of vehicles on display. The festival will be held at Stacy Family Farm, just outside Marietta near Reno. Farm hours are 10 a.m....

Parkersburg, WV · 27d

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Before Mothman, West Virginia’s mysterious TNT area was World War II explosives factory

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Visitors searching for the legendary Mothman in the woods near Point Pleasant are finding the remains of a massive World War II explosives factory that employed thousands of workers and supplied explosives for American military munitions. Chris Riser, executive director of the Mason County Convention...

Point Pleasant, WV · 28d

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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.

Zanesville, OH · 25d

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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...

Athens, OH · 27d

Pike County News Watchman

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The Garnet A. Wilson Library of Pike County holds groundbreaking ceremony for its new main library

The Garnet A. Wilson Library of Pike County held a groundbreaking for its new main library on Friday. The new library will sit on 550 E. Second St., in Waverly, Ohio, close to the Bristol Village Retirement Center on a lot that formerly housed Waverly’s North School. Natosha Massie, director of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County, addressed the crowd gathered for the ceremony. Massie took over as the director in January of 2020. “Thank you for being here today to celebrate a momentous occasion for our community, the groundbreaking of the new Waverly Library,” Massie said. “Today is about so much more than the beginnings of construction of a new building; it represents years of dreaming, planning, working, advocating and believing in something bigger than ourselves. It represents our belief that Pike County deserves a place where everyone, regardless of age, income, background and circumstance, has the opportunity to learn, grow, connect and thrive.” Massie said the groundbreaking ceremony is another important step toward making the vision of a new library reality. “A library has always been more than a collection of books. It’s a place where a child discovers the joy of reading, where a

Pike County, OH · 28d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Waterford’s Hurley places 7th at state golf tourney

SUNBURY, Ohio -- Brock Hurley cemented All-Ohio status during the OHSAA state golf tournament Tuesday at NorthStar Golf Club. The Waterford sophomore placed seventh overall in Division III after turning in a total two-round score of 147, nine strokes behind state champion Matia Kastner of Seven Hills. Hurley was tied...

Waterford, OH · 27d

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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.

Athens, OH · 27d

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Burning Springs Once Pumped Oil Before Pennsylvania Ever Struck A Drop, And This West Virginia Museum Tells How

Most of us learned in school that America’s oil story started in Pennsylvania, and we never thought twice about it. Then you walk into an old brick building in West Virginia, expecting a quick look around, and find yourself still reading signs three floors later with a head full of questions.

Parkersburg, WV · 29d