In a community so full of musical talent, rarely does a weekend pass by without a live show or three playing at one of many local venues. Some of the acts cove...
Upcycling, defined by the Oxford dictionary, is “to reuse in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original,” has been somethin...
In a story such as The Crucible, the words on paper are pretty powerful. When brought to life by the actors on a stage, the story becomes personal and intense.
The talented cast of the Mid Ohio Valley Players bring such life to the characters tha...
What about Auburn? It seems like a simple question, really, but for the people who live there and in countless small communities just like it, there isn't one ...
When someone says “national cemetery” the first thing the comes to mind, for most people, is Arlington National Cemetery. Though Arlington may very well be the ...
In recent years, the Day of the Dead and its images have become a big part of mainstream American Halloween celebrations, but there is so much more to the history of this holiday than the “sugar skull” image that is commonly recognized. Man...
Most people in the Midwest are familiar with the idea of a county fair, or a state fair, but not every community is as fortunate as Barlow to have their own com...
“Gluten free” is a term that has become more commonplace in the last few years. But, what does it mean? Well, gluten is a protein that is found in certain grain...
The eleventh annual Marietta Sweet Corn Festival was once again a success, bringing in thousands of folks from across the valley. While the corn - sweet, delicious corn - was the main attraction, there were plenty of other activities for the whole fa...
When the first days of June roll around there are a few certain things that you can count on. Schools will be out for summer vacation, swimming pools will be op...
Angela is a writer and photographer born and raised right here in the Mid-Ohio Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Spanish from Ohio University and lived abroad during part of her time there. She is passionate about music, art, and history. When not working her day job, she can be found wandering around town, with her camera in hand, capturing the beauty in the everyday.
