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Olde Dutch marks 30th year, looks to future
LOGAN — The Olde Dutch Restaurant held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the local hub’s 30th anniversary. “We are thrilled to be apart of this community, and honored to continue the tradition of this restaurant as a gathering place in the area,” said Adam Wetzel, owner of the restaurant. Wetzel is part of the third ownership group to take over the Olde Dutch since its founding in...
Fiddlers unite at Ohio contest to keep music tradition alive
As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated with blue ribbons and trophies. She plays the fiddle competitively at contests all over the country, from Texas to Tennessee. But on this recent evening, she was preparing for a competition closer to home: the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest.
Artistic Escape: Retired CCAD Professor John Kortlander Crafts a Creative Hub in Athens
John Kortlander calls his Athens home the Angel Ridge Art House. Located just a few minutes away from Ohio University, the 1967 midcentury home he inherited from his parents has always been a hub for his family’s creative side. And it remains so today, housing well-lit studios for Kortlander, his oft-visiting sons, and his wife, Julie Taggart, painter and provost at Columbus College of Art & Design. It’s also become a temporary home for artist residencies and short- and long-term stays on Airbnb, often attracting people with an appreciation for its art and tranquility.
Dog of the Week: Guy
Poor Guy seems to have been passed around between multiple owners before being abandoned in the Nelsonville Public Square. Despite this start to life, Guy is an exceptionally friendly dog who loves life. He enjoys car rides and just sits quietly or lays down while traveling. Recently Guy attended an...
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