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Blanchester Movie Theater showing great ‘Force’

Blanchester Movie Theater showing great ‘Force’

Facility features new seats, screens, digital projectors By Dylanne Petros   Photos by Dylanne Petros and Nathan Kraatz The Blanchester Movie Theater recently upgraded the Surround Sound, seats and screens in each of the three theaters, said Manager Jasmine Pilot. The three theaters vary in size, with the largest theater seating around 130 people. In […]

A very vegan Christmas

A very vegan Christmas

How to enjoy the holiday without butter, eggs, honey and cheese By Amy Eddings Jennifer Calvelage shows off pretty, vegan merengue cookies made with chickpea juice instead of egg whites. A meatless loaf, topped with ketchup, and a cheesy sauce made with carrots and coconut oil instead of cheese. Gravy without butter, flour or meat […]

An extra thankful Thanksgiving

An extra thankful Thanksgiving

London family’s holiday made special with newly-adopted daughters By Audrey Ingram [email protected]   Contributed photo Josh and Cara Skaggs pose in the courtroom with their newly adopted daughters, Teaira (left) and Nakiyah last Thursday, Nov. 19, on National Adoption Day. Audrey Ingram | The Madison Press Guests at an adoption party held at the London […]

Shelby Wertsbaugh producing music video in Hillsboro

Shelby Wertsbaugh producing music video in Hillsboro

Wertsbaugh wants kids to know their dreams aren’t too big By Jeff Gilliland Courtesy photo Hillsboro High School 2008 graduate Shelby Wertsbaugh will produce a music video Friday in Hillsboro. Since she was a little girl, Shelby Wertsbaugh has dabbled with making music videos and writing scripts. Now that she’s doing much the same thing […]

John Ruthven: The man behind the birds

John Ruthven: The man behind the birds

By Meghann MacMillan Meghann MacMillan GEORGETOWN — John Ruthven has long been heralded as the “20th century Audubon.” His work has been featured across the globe including the President’s Palace in the Philippines, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and the White House. He has traveled, studied and painted for more than 70 years, but […]

Salt magazine seeking pet photos, stories

Salt magazine seeking pet photos, stories

Bela, the 11-year-old Great Dane of Salt Editor Lora Abernathy, loves having her picture taken. Salt magazine wants your pet stories and pet photos. In an upcoming issue of Salt magazine, pets will take center stage. We want to know the funniest, sweetest or most heart-felt moment you’ve experienced with your beloved animal. We also […]

Portsmouth’s Dr. George White talks wine, offers beginner tips

Portsmouth’s Dr. George White talks wine, offers beginner tips

By Lora Abernathy Monica S. Schultz PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — There is more to wine than just drinking it. “The history behind it is so fascinating,” said Dr. George F. White, a local wine enthusiast. “You can specialize in the ancient history of it … as well as the technique of tasting and the whole conversation […]

Free venison canning workshop in Xenia Nov. 24

Free venison canning workshop in Xenia Nov. 24

XENIA, Ohio – Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning the basics of pressure canning venison are encouraged to attend a free informational workshop provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Trained professionals will cover topics including venison preparation, pressure canning and canning equipment. All venison and equipment […]

Kris Shaw shines at Portsmouth McDonald’s

Kris Shaw shines at Portsmouth McDonald’s

Joseph Pratt | Civitas Media Shaw keeps the lobby clean with her Scrub N Go. Submitted photo Shaw left, with Portsmouth McDonald’s General Manager Ray Shonkwiler after receiving her award. By Joseph Pratt “Well, you fill one side of the Scrub N Go with soapy water and the other side of it sucks the water […]