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Winterfest to kick off Nov. 28 in Portsmouth

Winterfest to kick off Nov. 28 in Portsmouth

Story by Adam Black Photos courtesy Friends of Portsmouth After several events in the region have been canceled due to the pandemic, Winterfest’s organizers have announced the holiday festival will go on this year in downtown Portsmouth. The festival, which draws a large crowd to the southern Ohio town along the Ohio River and named […]

Cheesemaking: A science and an art

Cheesemaking: A science and an art

Ohio Cheese Trail highlights cheese manufacturers and specialty retailers Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Blue Jacket Dairy, Lamp Post Cheese, Hastings Dairy and Rowdy Cow Creamery, BoBell Cheese Company Whether it’s sprinkled on top of a pizza, a part of an appetizer spread or paired with a nice wine, cheese has a secure […]

For the love of history

For the love of history

Washington Court House museum offers a peek into the past Story and photos by Jennifer Woods The Fayette County Museum provides travelers of all kinds a peek into different historical aspects of Fayette County and surrounding areas. The Washington Court House museum is housed in the history-rich Morris Sharp House that was constructed in 1865. […]

Find your peace at Cowan Lake State Park

Find your peace at Cowan Lake State Park

Find your peace at Cowan Lake State Park Story and photos by Tom Barr It’s surprisingly quiet … and quite relaxing. Birds are singing as a few families ride their bikes around the lake and through the woods, where others are hiking. Many of those families are outside their RV’s or tents having their morning […]

A home run for every sweet tooth

A home run for every sweet tooth

Leesburg’s Batter Up Bakery a staple of the community By Sarah Allen In the village of Leesburg, the local bakery isn’t just a place for sweet treats — it’s a place where interactions are a grand slam for community and camaraderie. Batter Up Bakery has been a part of Leesburg since 2000, when it moved […]

On the hunt: Wild mushrooms abound in Ohio

On the hunt: Wild mushrooms abound in Ohio

Wild mushrooms abound in Ohio Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy Walter Sturgeon Spring in Ohio brings sunshine, warm rains and a certain breed of hunters into the woods. These outdoor enthusiasts are not seeking whitetails or turkeys, but a sometimes more elusive prey — wild mushrooms. Foraging for mushrooms is a cultural activity that […]

Hiking Ohio’s Buckeye Trail

Hiking Ohio’s Buckeye Trail

Ohio version of the Appalachian Trail Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Andy Niekamp Andy Niekamp of Kettering jumps for joy as he returns to Deeds Point in Dayton Wednesday June 15 after a four month long trek on the Buckeye Trail hiking more than 1,400 miles. Niekamp started his journey at the statue […]

Visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Story and photos by Jane Beathard It’s the all-American alcoholic beverage. And 95 percent of the world’s bourbon whiskey is produced in central Kentucky — all within a two-hour drive from most points in southern Ohio. That fact and many more about the Bluegrass State’s history and culture are awaiting discovery on the Kentucky Bourbon […]

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