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The Best Thing JD Vance Ever Wrote
Vice Presidential candidate and Senator from Ohio JD Vance is probably most known, when it comes to writing credits, for his book Hillbilly Elegy. How ever a recent recovered column from the Cincinnati Enquirer in 2006 might be his best work ever. The column reflects on him watching the Bengals lose in the 2006 Wild Card game while stationed in Iraq during his time in the Marines.
How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book
As a tenth generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees J.D. Vance’s 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” as a “really one-sided and simple view of the region.” In an effort to help broaden people’s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, “Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly […]
Pet of the Week: Kittens
ZANESVILLE, OH- This week for Pet of the Week The Animal Shelter Society is showcasing all of the kittens that they currently have. The animal shelter has many kittens who are looking for forever homes. All of the available kittens are very loving and enjoy playing. “We’re coming to you...
Zanesville's Y Bridge Arts Festival showcases local artists such as Patty Bright
ZANESVILLE − Patty Bright grew up on a farm watching her mother, local artist Shirley Lumbatis, paint beautiful works of art.“There was always something creative going on in,” said Bright, who owns Happy Flat Studio. “It was hard not to catch that bug.”Bright took art in high school but no formal training beyond that, instead working full time and creating her signature mosaic style in her personal time. ...
Newark Advocate reporters win top prizes from Associated Press Media Editors
Newark Advocate journalists won 12 awards Sunday from Ohio's top journalism contest, including top prizes for three reporters. The Advocate earned third place for general excellence in Division II of the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors contest announced at Villa Milano in Columbus. ...
After coal-fired power plant closes, Chilean city hopes to learn from Coshocton's success
COSHOCTON − Coshocton County is quickly becoming a model for how municipalities who have lost a coal-fired power plant cannot only survive, but thrive, afterward. Representatives from Tocopilla, Chile, recently visited Coshocton to meet with local officials and take a tour of the area, including the burgeoning Conesville Industrial Park. Tiffany Swigert, executive director of the Coshocton Port Authority, said Coshocton had become an un-official sister city to Tocopilla as a coal-fired power plant there is...
5 in custody after multi-county chase that ended near I-270 & Cemetery Road
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Five people are in custody following a pursuit that started in Ashland and ended in the Columbus area Wednesday evening. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers were notified that Ashland police officers were pursuing a vehicle that was involved in a robbery, according to an OSHP statement.
Blues and ribs come to Canal Winchester this weekend
If the Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest wasn't enough smokin' meat and lively music for you, luck is on your side as the Canal Winchester Blues & Rib Fest is Friday and Saturday. A free yearly event that came to Canal Winchester from Pickerington in 2010, the Blues & Rib Fest combines tunes...
Two Cousins’ Pizza new owner Nichole Hamilton debuts new menu
MANSFIELD — The smells of fresh dough and melting cheese mingling with spices and marinara has always greeted each Two Cousins’ Pizza customer walking into the North Main Street shop. Under the ownership of Nichole Hamilton, customers also have the opportunity to venture outside their comfort zones with...
Ohio high school girls volleyball: Key dates for the 2024 season
The high school girls volleyball season is right around the corner with the start of official practices less than a week away. It will be a new era in Ohio high school volleyball with the recent division expansion set to take place during the 2024-25 school year. Instead of four divisions, Ohio high school volleyball will now feature seven divisions during postseason play. Last year was the end of the four division era as the Ohio...
Central Ohioans discuss their unique passions
Creating art is hard, even with conventional supplies like acrylics and clay. But how about when the medium is butter: more than 2,000 pounds of it?. That was the challenge put to the artist behind the creation of the Ohio State Fair’s popular butter cow display. Steering a college...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Morning Fog and Potential Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Morning commuters in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania should prepare for areas of fog and the possibility of reduced visibility today. A cold front is expected to move through the region, bringing cooler temperatures and the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms. According to the US...
Ohio State University Alumni Club of Muskingum County presents scholarships and awards
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Muskingum County will have its annual full membership meeting and recognition event at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at VFW Post 1058, 1318 Putnam Ave. The meeting will include special recognition of 19 students receiving scholarships from the club for the current academic year. Nine are current students at Ohio State and 10 are entering freshmen. ...
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