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Lloyd’s Pizzeria serves popular dishes and family values

Written by Juliana Colant, Photos by Hannah Campbell Lloyd’s Pizzeria finds its home in Waverly, Ohio. The city has a population of over 4,100 people, according to the latest U.S. census figures. When a pizza craving hits, there are about eight pizza shops in town to choose from, from locally owned to large chains.   Cody […]

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Country rockers enter year 54 of activity

Written by Max Abbatiello, Photos by Jessica Stelzer The terms “longevity” and “stability” don’t necessarily apply to bands. In fact, the average life expectancy of any band is seven years, according to film director and DJ Don Letts. Rarely does a rock band manage to stay alive for more than a decade. Even rock legends, […]

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Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch

Written by Alex Ifft, Photos by Zach Vogeler From the brink of extinction to a remarkable resurgence, the history of bison is a testament to time. Bison faced annihilation in the early 19th century. However, thanks to the dedication of conservationists as well as help from farmers and ranchers, their numbers have rebounded. As years […]

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Southeast Ohio farmers try to turn their passion into a full time job

Written by Donovan Hunt, Photos by Ashley Beach Julie Sharp has dreamed of starting a farm for many years and about 18 months ago, she made her dream a reality, but some of the hardest lessons have come from as she says her dreams hitting reality. One day, Sharp had nearly finished bush-hogging her pasture […]

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Essential Fare: The Secret to Vinton County Air Show’s Vital Chicken Tradition

Written and photos by Zach Vogeler The Vinton County Air Show is one of the most popular and successful events of its kind in the heart of Ohio. It dates to the 1970s and attracts around 5,000 attendees annually. During the one-day event, cars crowd the grassy parking lot, lawn chairs dot the viewing area […]

What's Your Story?

Randall Crossen Sr. continues to serve the community and extinguish expectations

Written by Cole Patterson, Photos by Jessica Stelzer The year was 1975 when Randall Crossen Sr. first experienced the heat of firefighting. It was his father who took him to just off state Route 681, past county Route 69, where a brush fire broke out because of a woman burning trash. “He’s just one of […]

Talking Points

Logan heals its lake

Written by Zach Zimmerman, Photos by Jamie Miller With overgrown vegetation, sediment buildup and a broken dam valve, Lake Logan is ill. Bud Simpson, a columnist for the Logan Daily News, wrote about Lake Logan as it nears its 70th birthday and describes it as having “never seen a doctor.”   “It is paying the price […]

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The famous mineral springs of Adams County

Written and photos by Lillian Barry In 1840, just south of present-day Peebles, Charles Matheny stumbled upon a spring that winded through Peach Mountain, dipped his hands into its waters, and drank. What he found would prove to be invaluable — Matheny believed he had discovered medicinal gold.   Matheny’s Medicine According to Mineral Springs: Adams […]

Talking Points

Southeast Ohio dog shelters adapt to overcrowding issues

Written by Trinity Trimble, Photos by Hannah Campbell Dog shelters around Ohio are coping with an increasing number of shelter dogs. Shelters are accepting fewer surrenders, getting help from rescues, building new facilities, increasing advertising, and, in the worst cases, euthanizing dogs. Accepting Fewer Surrenders Some shelters are choosing not to take in dogs from […]

In Your Neighborhood

Monroe Kids Got Talent starts careers, one kid at a time

Written and Photos by Arielle Lyons Adalynn “Addy” McGuire is a 13-year-old self-taught singer. This time last year, she hoisted a trophy declaring her the winner of Monroe Kids Got Talent, an annual event that showcases young local talent between the ages of 5 and 20. Now, she was onstage again, wearing a pale pink […]

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Pawpaws for all

Written and Photos by Jamie Miller “The flavor of the pawpaw sells itself,” says Chris Chmiel of Integration Acres. An overcast afternoon lit the farmer’s pawpaw trees. Small buds decorated trees, alongside pink, white and green ribbons. The plants were treated to an unusually warm day in February. Chmiel smiled when speaking about his produce. […]

In Your Neighborhood

In pursuit of leather things

Written and Photos by Anna Millar – Nearly 13 years ago, Aaron and Erin Buckley set out to start their own leather-working business. Aaron had been stuck inside due to a motorcycle injury and was looking for something to occupy his time, he says.    It all began at a local shoe repair shop, where Aaron […]

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The Six Spirits of Logan: A look inside Motherwell Distillery

Written and Photos by Cameron Robertson

Features

46 years gone: What happened to Joanna Jenkins?

By Maddie Harden

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The “Arrow Sniper” of Jackson County

By Bennett Snyder, Photos by Owen McDermott

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Ohio School Districts Split on Merits of Consolidation

By Ethan Bloomfield, Photos by PJ Marolt

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Exploring the roots, impact of bluegrass in Southeast Ohio

By Katie Millard, Photos by Lena Kalantzis

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An account of Southeast Ohio’s lesser-known roadside museums  

By Ethan Bloomfield, Photos by Danielle Smith and Milton Lindsay

In Your Neighborhood

Introducing Marietta’s two newest K-9’s

By Olivia Justus, Photos by Lena Kalantzis

Talking Points

One commission’s decision brings fracking to Ohio state parks

By Katy Snodgrass, Photos by Randi Podlaknik

What's Your Story?

Brooke Miller offers doula services for mothers in Southeast Ohio

By Savannah Dawson, Photos by Milton Lindsay

The Scene

Aralyn’s Alliance Rocks shows support during Aralyn Slack’s Illness

By Olivia Justus, Photos provided by Terri Crothers

Behind the Bite

Amanda Cox’s Chocolate Shop brings creativity to Cambridge

Written and Photos by Danielle Smith

Talking Points

Southeast Ohio loses a distinguished beekeeper and advocate, Carmen Conrad

By Savannah Dawson, Photos by Owen McDermott

In Your Neighborhood

Business is Blooming: The story of McConnelsville’s lax lavender shop

Written and Photos by Cam Robertson

In Your Neighborhood

Local dirt track Midway Speedway introduces new improvements, embraces its culture

Written and Photos by PJ Marolt

In Your Neighborhood

Sisterville’s 200-year old Ferry service

By Max Wolter, Photos by Danielle Smith

Talking Points

Wayne National Forest changes its name to Buckeye National Forest

Written and Photos by Henry Jost

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Licensing

Cracker Plant Podcast (Part 1 & 2) Poet Laureate Video

Features

The Price of Plastic

Petrochemical Industry Looks to Expand in Appalachia Written and photos by Liz Parstch For years, Southeast Ohio has been a hub for fossil fuel jobs that the industry claims employ millions. With the rise of coal mining in the 19th century and the fracking boom of the 2000s, the industry presents its latest push: plastic […]

In Your Neighborhood

Tootles Pumpkin Inn provides live music and a spooky good time

By Kate Mauer, Photos by Carrie Legg

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Pioneer Progress: The Story of Marietta Basketball’s Jon Vanderwal

By Joe Collins, Photo by Carrie Legg

The Scene

Ben’s Happy Trails Riding Stable and Campground: A Story of Horses and a Home

By Audrianna Wilde, Photo by Carrie Legg

Features

The Women of Appalachia Project features art for the soul

by Kate Mauer, Photos by Jesse Jarrold-Grapes

In Your Neighborhood

Stockport Mill Inn: Morgan County’s historic waterside getaway

Written and photo by Liz Partsch
This historic inn offers a touch of nature and escape from reality alongside the Muskingum River

Behind the Bite

Deep-Cut Tavern serves up burgers, french fries and friendship

Friends, family and, of course, deep-fried hamburgers are what keep Deep-Cut Tavern regulars coming back for more. The signature dish is made from fresh, local hamburger meat that is crusted with a secret spice and breading blend. It is then deep fried and perfectly dressed in locally grown tomatoes and finished with lettuce, onion, cheese […]

In Your Neighborhood

A new DAWN for addiction recovery

In Your Neighborhood / Summer 2023 Issue Addiction Recovery in Southeast Ohio Ohio’s Project DAWN ensures that everyone has access to the opiate antagonist Naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, and provides Ohioans with a new outlook on addiction, recovery and rehabilitation. Coordinated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Project DAWN is a program designed […]

Features

Ohio Poet Laureate is rooted in poetic justice

Gunter-Seymour speaks of her career as a gift she attributes to her family, but her journey to embracing poetry wasn’t a straight shot.

In Your Neighborhood

ABC Players offers a new sensory-friendly shift to theater

“You had teenagers who were walking up and down the aisle making vocalizations. You had someone … groaning during all of the dialogue, and as soon as the music and dancing started, he was just excited and watching,” Korpi says.

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Food networks unite to provide food to Southeast Ohio communities

By Anna Birk, Photo by Joe Timmerman

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Cleaning Up Coal

By Joe Timmerman and Tre Spencer

The future of coal in a small village along the Ohio River looks bleak as the General James M. Gavin Power Plant contaminates groundwater with coal ash.

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The Barn Artist

Having grown up drawing, Hagan took on painting during high school. At age 19, he decided he wanted more of a challenge.

“I just was starting to figure out that I liked painting things that were on the bigger scale,” Hagan says. “The biggest thing I could find to challenge myself was the side of [my] dad’s barn there.”

Now, he is known as “Barn Artist.”

What's Your Story?

Rhythm of the Knight

Written by Lauren Serge, Photos by Liz Parstch By day, Chris Nevil works as a financial planner, an adjunct professor and president of the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA). On certain evenings and weekends, however, Nevil transforms into Kazma Knights, a glamorous and sassy drag queen hosting events across Southeast Ohio.  When did you first […]

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Portsmouth restaurant Donut Distillery is sweet and savory fun

By Dori Gray, Photo by Jesse Jarrold-Grapes

Unlike most restaurants, mimosas are not reserved for brunchtime within the walls of Donut Distillery. Its “Boozie Menu” takes the tipsy tradition a step further with the Mimosa Pairing Flight, which couples the eatery’s titular features: donuts and alcohol.

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