By Whitney Vickers SONY DSC Whitney Vickers Anthony Satariano, left, the owner of Clifton Mill, and Jessica Noes, the property’s general manager. They begin getting ready for the season in September. CLIFTON — Clifton Mill is known for its light display around the holiday season. However, it didn’t always include more than three million […]
PEEBLES — The ritual Lighting of the Serpent at Serpent Mound State Memorial in Adams County is a wonderful way to celebrate the winter solstice. The mystery and majesty of the giant effigy mound make the perfect setting for this annual event, started in 2004. At sundown, on Dec. 21 each year, members of the […]
By Lora Abernathy POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A new shirt, a new mug or a sweet tart were as fancy as Christmas gifts got in the 1770s. Most presents were homemade and practical during this time, according to Barbara Kemper, the secretary and treasurer of the Fort Randolph Committee in Point Pleasant, W.Va. The […]
Courtesy of Pegi Wilkes Courtesy of Pegi Wilkes Courtesy of Pegi Wilkes Courtesy of Pegi Wilkes PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — In a valley between the Ohio and Kentucky hills, a circus group of 250 students thrives in the small city of Portsmouth. The group has been around for nearly a dozen years and has surprised everyone […]
By Jeff Gilliland jgilliland@civitasmedia.com Some of the 749 visitors last year at the Highland County Senior Citizens Center’s annual Halloween Party are pictured with Frisch’s Big Boy. This year’s party will be held Saturday, Oct. 31 starting at 6 p.m. It grows every year and this year one of its attractions – Purdin’s House […]
Dr. Jill Thompson takes mirror ball trophy By Nathan Kraatz Bryan Wallingford learns how to do the nae nae from 8-year-old Lauren Diels. Sonya Crawford and Dessie Rogers dance to “Imma Be.” From left, (front) director Rhonda Wheasler, pro partners Dessie Rogers and Erin Moore, stars Sarah Hawley, Dr. Jill Thompson, Sonya Crawford, Leva […]
By Liz Young Photos courtesy of Cedar Point Photos courtesy of Cedar Point Photos courtesy of Cedar Point Photos courtesy of Cedar Point Even though we all know that ghosts and ghouls and the monsters that go bump in the night aren’t actually real (or are they?), there’s just something about a good scare […]
By Lance Mihm Tina Gossard, left, tries on mascara with the assistance of Torrie Shepherd while her friend Valerie Markwell gives her encouragement during Ladies Night Out at the Civic Center on Thursday evening. Guests sing and dance on stage while enjoying the Dueling Pianos during Ladies Night Out at the Civic Center on […]
Courtesy photo Chef Eric Villegas is set to prepare dishes on stage during the Taste of Home Cooking School and Expo Dec. 8. LIMA — Christmas is coming. Are you ready to have a house full of hungry people? We can help with that. The Taste of Home Cooking School and Expo is planned for […]
By Jane Beathard Jane Beathard/Salt magazine The granddaughters of T. Wayne “Curly” Smart and daughters of Jim Hackett hold a painting of their grandfather and a photo of their father. They are, from left, Cheryl Ross of Ostrander, Susan Kreiner of London, Terri Gilbert of Brookville and Lisa Shaw of Delaware. Jane Beathard/Salt magazine Photos […]