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New kava tea bar debuts on Court Street
Over the past few weeks, a new kava tea bar, Big Run Kava Bar, has softly launched at 72 N. Court St., Athens. Although the new business has been open for a few weeks, they officially celebrated the opening on July 13 with a grand opening party. The eight-hour long event gave people the option to stop by and have a one-on-one experience with the owners, Shaylee and Brandon Tucker. ...
Belpre parks and recreation chairman speaks on Belpre pool and the park pond
BELPRE, OH (WTAP) -Rick Seebaugh, the chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee of Belpre, said that he wants to open up discussion on putting ordiances in place to protect the investment made in the pond. The pond at the Belpre Civitan park was recently filled and will eventually have...
Artsbridge concert series continues Thursday at City Park
PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge Summer Music Series continues Thursday at City Park. Taking the bandshell stage from 6:30-8 p.m. will be Highway 7 with the show to be opened by local performer P.T. Dabbs. The concert is sponsored by the West Virginia Central Credit Union and the city of...
Goodfella's workers share stories, ask for manners
It’s 2 a.m. on Court Street in Athens, heading home from a fun night out with friends, many are drawn to the familiar, glowing GoodFella’s pizza sign for a thick, cheesy slice. The line is all the way out the door, but the wait is worth it and the slice of pizza comes out hot, fresh, timely and delicious.
Athens hosts another successful Ohio Brew Week
Court Street hosted a crowd of well over 100 attendees on Saturday, when the Last Call event for Ohio Brew Week took place. The event blocked off a portion of the road and featured a wide variety of beer, food and merchandise booths along the sidewalks. Those attending the event appeared to be in high spirits as they perused the booths and listened attentively to the variety of bands on the main stage. ...
WOUB General Manager Mark Brewer celebrates 25 years with the organization
ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media General Manager Mark Brewer is celebrating 25 years with the organization this month. He joined WOUB in July 1999 as director of public television programming and outreach. Brewer came to WOUB from KAWE/KAWB (now LakelandPBS) in Bemidji, Minnesota, but has been working in public media for four decades.
Musical 'Matilda' to be performed in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, West Virginia — The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated production, Matilda the Musical, based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl. The musical will premiere on July 26, 2024, and promises to be a spectacular show for audiences of all ages. Matilda the Musical is a captivating tale of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. This enchanting musical...
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