COLUMBUS – Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up online for rider courses beginning Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. The state’s motorcycle safety and education program, Motorcycle Ohio, trains about 11,000 students a year with courses beginning as early as March and running […]
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Tubing Park to open Jan. 18 at Snow Trails
MANSFIELD — The Snow Trails team has announce its Vertical Descent Tubing Park will open for the 18th season on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Tubing Park will be open Thursday through Sunday each week, with unique hours each day. Glow Tubing will be offered each night the Tubing Park is open […]
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Lexington seeks applicants to fill school board vacancy
LEXINGTON – Lexington Local Schools has announced a vacancy on its School Board following the passing of esteemed Board Member Bob Whitney. The district is now inviting interested and qualified community members to apply for this important position. The Board of Education will be accepting applications through Jan. 22, 2024, and will host a special […]
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Galion Community Theatre presents “Rhythm & Booze”
GALION — Galion Community Theatre is excited to present “Rhythm & Booze” as the first event of their 2024 series, “Concerts at the Galion.” This event will bring together the melodic sounds of CONNE, the sensational R&B/Soul/Funk band, and a unique partnership alongside Iron Vault Distillery. This collaboration promises an unforgettable evening of exceptional music […]
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Post offices closed on Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
COLUMBUS — Post Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service. All services will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Commercial customers are asked to check with their Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit for hours of […]
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Ohio Natural Energy Foundation welcomes applications for 2024 scholarship program
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Natural Energy Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 scholarship program. This program has awarded nearly 650 scholarships since 2007. This $640,000 investment has assisted young Ohioans interested in pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry get an education. Students can receive the $1,000 scholarship for a total […]
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Popular podcaster Titus to perform May 11 in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium will open its 2024 season at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 with an appearance by stand-up comedian Christopher Titus. Titus will be performing his most recent comedy act Carrying Monsters at the Knox Memorial Theater, a 1,000-seat pillar arts venue in the community. Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, […]
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Author of Amish mystery Gregg Olsen to visit Ashland Public Library Jan. 16
ASHLAND — Gregg Olsen is a New York Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal best-selling author of nonfiction books and novels, most of which are crime-related. Olsen will be at Ashland Public Library for an author visit on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is requested through the library events calendar here […]
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MTVarts’ ‘A Night of One-Acts’ brings poignant & comedic stories to the stage
MOUNT VERNON — MTVarts will host its second annual “A Night of One-Acts” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12 to 14, with three performances held at warehouse14, located at 14 E. Ohio Avenue in Mount Vernon. Tickets are just $7 and can be purchased at www.mtvarts.com. Choose “A Night of One-Acts” under the 2024 […]
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Ashland-area chorus begins rehearsals, seeks performers
ASHLAND – The Ashland Area Chorus, a community-based mixed choir, has announced its spring 2024 season. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ashland University in the Center for the Arts (formerly the Arts and Humanities building), room 242, starting this Monday, Jan. 8. The Ashland Area Chorus will perform a program […]