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Millersport news: Patriotic Birthday Celebration is the theme for boat parade
The theme of this year’s Fourth of July Boat Parade is Patriotic Birthday Celebration. Boaters will be decking their boats out with vibrant birthday and patriotic décor for the parade on Thursday. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Lieb’s Island and travel to Waterfront to be judged. The Grand Marshals for this year’s parade are the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This year’s prizes are:
Aces of Trades: As a girl, she was interested in sports. Now, she photographs the action
COSHOCTON – She worked hard, decided to branch out and loves it. “I was a typical kid growing up in the '80s,” assessed Teres Smith. “Since there were no cell phones and computers, my days were filled with going to school, playing outside, catching a local baseball game with my brother, and playing volleyball and softball for my school. I’m a huge Cincinnati Reds fan and as a child I would watch the games that were televised." ...
Aces of Trades: City native Randall Thropp is in charge of Paramount costume archives
LANCASTER − It's safe to safe Randall Thropp has a pretty cool job. The 1974 Lancaster High School graduate is the manager for the costume and props archives for Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. He has been with the company for 21 years and lived in Lancaster from 1956 to 1976. In 2019 LHS honored him with its Distinguished Alumni Award.
New canopy walk proves very popular
Here's a stunning stat about the new canopy walk at Blacklick Woods Metro Park.By the numbers: The park has recorded a whopping 290,000 visitors in just the six weeks since the canopy walk opened, Metro Parks executive director Tim Moloney tells Axios.Typically, Blacklick Woods sees only around 90,000 visitors in that amount of time.The walk has been a viral sensation on social media, with several widely shared Facebook posts lauding its accessibility for people with disabilities.What he's saying: "It seems almost unbelievable until you witness it," Moloney says.The park is "stacked and packed from open to close" each day, with an overflowed parking lot spilling cars into nearby grassy areas.Stop by: 9am-7pm daily through August; 9am-5pm September-March.6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg.
Columbus Jazz Orchestra celebrates Independence Day with 'Red, White, & Blues' concert
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Jazz Orchestra will celebrate Independence Day weekend with the patriotic concert "Red, White, & Blues." "Jazz is the most perfect concert you can go to on an American holiday because it is one of the original American artforms," said Katy Coy, CEO of the Columbus Jazz Arts Group. "Jazz was born right here in the United States; it's part of American history and it's something that we all as citizens of the United States can be proud of on Fourth of July weekend."
Cool, Calm and Decluttered: Tips from a design consultant
In a project completed by Dave Fox Remodeling in 2023, a New Albany family of five was looking to expand their tight mudroom and laundry room for better functionality. “It was a larger family… they just needed more space and all of the clutter was causing a lot of stress. Trying to be more organized to reduce that stress was a big part of this project,” Design Consultant Jennifer Zipfel says.
Combustion Brewery & Taproom - July 2024 Event
“Very excited to showcase our uniquely crafted and made in-house Ciders alongside these great breweries who are joining us for this amazing event. For the Cider and Sour lovers out there, this event is an absolute must!” - Keith Jackson, Owner & Brewmaster. "We will have over 20 ciders...
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