Community Events

Nov

07

2024

Local Screams!

Community Events

If you're from the small village of Coolville, you have definitely heard of Murphy's Field of Screams. This haunted corn maze event is a fun and local scary attraction where people from all over come to get scared. I was able to sit down with the owner John Murphy, a well known man across the community and bus driver for Federal Hocking. to get a look inside the infamous Field of Screams. Murphy's love for Halloween goes back to when he was a young child. “I've always loved Halloween, I love the weather, the colors changing.” The roots for his…

Sep

16

2022

Music for Everyone!

Community Events, News

By Sydney Knisley The Federal Valley Resource Center in Stewart, Ohio is a beautiful building where people can hold gatherings and learn the arts, history, education, and other activities. It's a great place for kids and families to attend, but I would like to focus on the music aspect of this building. When you first walk into one of the first rooms on the left, they have a music library. And it is a blessing in disguise. The music library gives out free lessons for whatever interests you, and if you don't have an instrument? Well, you can ‘rent’ one…

Jun

02

2022

A Summer List for the Bored and Dispirited

Community Events

By India Dyer In the past I’ve noticed people posting during the summer about how bored they are, how dull the world is, there's nothing to do in little ol’ southeast Ohio yada yada… To be frank, that has no merit. I am usually bothered by these because for one, there's nothing more boring than posting about how bored you are, and two, I’m fully aware that this is not true. Southeastern Ohio has plenty of things to do that are cheap or free and fun. So in an attempt to stop seeing the “I’m bored anyone in Athens?” posts…

Mar

25

2022

Lancer Performs in Sister Act

Community Events, Culture & Tech, News

By Jozlyn Bew Calling all thespians, theater-goers, and fans of the arts! This is the event for you. Beginning the weekend of March 18th, Stuart’s Opera House will be performing the long awaited show Sister Act. If you’re unfamiliar with the show, Sister Act tells the story of a confident young woman (Deloris), who after witnessing a felony, must go into the witness protection program in order to escape from her criminal boyfriend and his crew. Deloris ends up joining a convent to disguise herself as a nun, and teaches her new friends how to find their voices, and rediscovers…

Feb

28

2022

The Fashion Event of the Season!

College & Career, Community Events, Hocking College, News

By India Dyer Are you someone interested in fashion and design? Maybe you're a regular retail connoisseur? If either of these apply to you or you just have a general interest in art and fashion you may be interested in going to The Inaugural Fashion Show at Hocking College. If you are interested, Hocking College has a great program and this show may allow you to see what you can look forward to learning there one day. The show will feature the original creations of Hocking Colleges Fashion Design and Retail Merchandising students! Each second year student will have a…