Southeast Ohio Magazine

Every fall and spring semester, students enrolled in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism magazine capstone course create an issue of the magazine. Staff members explore the region for story ideas, conduct interviews, write and edit stories, take photographs and design the magazine in only 15 weeks.

Southeast Ohio is the country’s first student-produced regional magazine and a Society of Professional Journalists award-winning publication. Distributed in print twice a year, the publication covers 21 counties in Southeast Ohio and celebrates the region’s people, places and history.

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Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2023

E. W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Church with a Past; Basilica with a Future
Historic Lancaster Catholic church welcomes new Minor Basilica Designation ... 4

Wine, Dine and Recline
Pickaway County vineyard owners won’t rest until you relax ... 6

Scooby-Doo and Cookies, Too
Tara Hupp’s Pure Love Bakery specializes in creative confections ... 8

Spare Time
Russell Family Bowling Center brings Monroe County together, one pin at a time .. 10

Jones Museum Houses Jackson County History
The Lillian E. Jones Museum preserves Jones family legacy in Jackson County ... 12

Sign of the Times
The Markay connects culture to Jackson County ... 14

Second Family
60 Years of Zanesville Community Theater ... 16

More than a Market
Millcreek Market in Junction City offers baked good, fresh foods and connection ... 18

Black in Southeast Ohio and Beyond
Black Appalachians preserve the past to build the future ... 24

Ohio’s Umbilical Road
Discovering the path others have walked ... 30

Thunder in the Hills
Weekend-long event provides hunters with disabilities turkey-hunting, fishing, raffles and more ... 38

Knights of Amphibian Waters
Captina Conservancy guards the natural resources of Belmont ... 40

HOPE Celebrates
Nonprofit provides cancer outreach and education to Amish and Mennonite women ... 44

Ari’s Golden Rule
Marietta’s part-time restaurant owner, full-time advocate ... 46
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2022

E. W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Set in Stone
The father of statehood’s old home still stands ... 4

Pleased to Meat You
Fat Boy Q founder serves authentic BBQ ... 8

Safe Space and Coffee Cake
Cafe owner understands the importance of inclusion ... 10

Family Tested, Tastebud Approved
Two restaurants share a love for their customers .. 12

A Tale of Two Switzerlands
Two towns claim to be the “The Switzerland of Ohio” ... 14

Patchwork
Quilt barn trails started as an Adams County idea and grew into a national trend ... 16

Blood, Sweat and Alpaca Spit
The Cammas know all their alpacas by name ... 19

Museum Attracts Tourists, Dull Pencils
Paul Johnson’s legacy is now a museum in Logan ... 21

Connecting Cultures
The Athens Asian American Alliance brings visibility and history ... 24

Off the Bench
Lane Smith performs despite one blind eye ... 28

Nude Is Everyone’s Color
Strip away self-doubt and societal expectations at Cedar Trails ... 30

Pioneer Timber Framing: Love for Craftsmanship
Timber framing business builds handcrafted homes ... 34

Southeast Ohio Talks Trash
Ramping recycling and conservation efforts ... 36

An Acre of ACRE
Elementary school gets fresh start as an asset to Amesville ... 38

Connecting the Dots
The Little Cities of Black Diamonds celebrates the coal mining region ... 40

Staying on Track
Retired railroader and friends convert station to museum ... 42

John “John Boy” Pelletier
An interview with the recently retired Jackson County broadcasting legend following a 53-year career ... 46
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2021

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of Contents:

The visual value of Zanesville’s Vasehenge ... 4

From Bee to Bottle
Dutch Creek Winery develops delicious reputation ... 6

Against the Grain
Jackie O’s calculated approach to westward expansion ... 10

Throwing Blade
Logan restaurant offers axe throwing on its menu ... 14

A Well-Stocked Cupboard
Volunteers fuel Nelsonville food pantry ... 16

Bags to Benches
A lion’s share of service ... 20

Water Colors
Portsmouth’s art center is second life for pump house ... 21

A Call to Arms
Community pharmacies open doors for vaccinations ... 22

Twisted Roots
Hollywood bends Appalachian life to Vance’s image ... 24

No Vacancy
Meigs County shutters jail ... 26

Inclusive Actions
Developing Dialogue with Educators ... 28
Crafting Inclusion ... 30
Marietta’s Next Generation Demonstrates Promise ... 32

Sustainable Ewe
Lisa Heinz’s wild and wonderful world of wool ... 34

Concrete Canvas
Portmouth’s floodwall portraits protect city and preserve
the past ... 38

Al Oliver
For this baseball legend and Portsmouth resident,
home is where the heart is ... 42

Dr. Gillian Ice
Public health and epidemiology expert ... 46
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2021

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of Contents:

Blast from the Past
Buckeye Furnace provides a glimpse into the historic role of metalworks in Appalachia ... 4

Serving Nostalgia for 75 Years
Newport’s The Jug ... 6

All in the Family
McCoy’s One Stop a staple of home cooking for 16 years ... 8

Living Dirty
A caffeine-fueled fight for economic growth and women’s equality ... 10

Route 33 Beer Trail
A trip through brew country ... 12

A Biodiverse Canvas
Athens-based artist recreates regional nature ... 16

Legacy of a Hillclimber
Earl Bowlby reminisces on his 25-year career ... 18

Storybook Trail
Woods and books wait to be explored in state parks ... 22

A Great History
David Butcher preserves the legacy of Appalachian diversity ... 24

A Tale of Two Stations
Discover the history of hidden Un-derground Railroad stops ... 26

Reflecting a Region
Southeast Ohio in the time of COVID-19 ... 28

Follow the Foot
Bigfoot sightings continue in Guernsey County ... 38

Afterlife Sentence
The Licking County Jail’s 130-year-old haunted history ... 41

Saucers Soar in Popularity
Circleville residents thrive on UFO research ... 43

Hometown Hero
Meet Wendell from Wilkesville ... 46
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2020

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of Contents:

Starscape
Night sky views at Hocking Hills astronomy park ... 4

Hand Crafted
Ghostwriter Public House features locally sourced food and furniture ... 6

Grounded in Place
Pomeroy’s River Roasters more than a coffee shop ... 8

Top Shelf
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage exports its millionth barrel ... 10

Down Home in Gallia
The original Bob Evans Farm transitions to historical site ... 12

Beauty in Beer Caps
Zanesville artist creates art from recycled materials ... 14

The Art of Environmental Activism
Professors transform toxins into paint ... 16

How to Become a Firefighter
Training with The Plains Fire Department ... 18

Heritage Gold Mine
Rendville appreciates its rich history as racially integrated town ... 20

Naming the Numbered
A historian uncovers the identities of those buried at The Ridges ... 22

Lifting Appalachia
Joe Burrow’s Heisman speech sparks a movement ... 24

Furnishing Home
Compassion Furniture Bank provides high-quality pieces to those in need ... 28

Stocking Chillicothe
Hilltopper Resource Center serves college students ... 30

Southeast Ohio Through the Decades ... 32

Then and Now
Southeast Ohio revisits 1970s Athens ... 38

Ben Davis Jr.
Appalachian musician writes songs of “Suthernahia” ... 42
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2020

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of Contents:

Precious Cargo
Hocking Hills AirBnB redefines cabin life ... 4

La Dolce Vita
Molina Family Bakery brings a piece of Italy to Athens County ... 6

Food, Spirits and More Spirits
Supernatural stories are on the Clay Haus menu ... 8

Frozen in Time
Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl is a delicious Zanesville mainstay ... 9

Models of Health
Calendar shows how twelve over-60s finds their perfect fit ... 10

Higher Education
Hocking College is first class in a growing industry ... 11

Real Fun
Chillicothe business plugs in to virtual reality entertainment ... 12

Fair Trades
Blessing Boxes offer exchange of sustenance and support ... 13

Basket Case
The business of Longaberger Baskets ... 14

Political Paralysis
Southeast Ohio’s political representation in Columbus ... 16

Tattooing Away the Past
Bill Joe White, tattoo artist ... 18

Feeding Vinton
St. Francis Outreach ... 22

A Logging Legacy
The Caudills, master loggers ... 24

Sonic Boom
Allison DeWitt, sound engineer ... 28

Rollin’ Down the River
Tie up with patrons of the Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta ... 30

Charlie, Chillicothe’s School Therapy Dog
Huntington High School students bond over a furry friend ... 38

Gigi’s Shelter for Dogs
Gigi’s Shelter for Dogs offers an innovative solution to the dog adoption system ... 42

Brandon McMillan, ‘Lucky Dog’
This dog trainer and television host helps others connect dogs in need with people who need them ... 44

Meet Jeff Ditty
Federal Hocking football coach ... 46
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2019

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

The National Museum of Cambridge Glass displays its decorated history (and there’s a giftshop, too) ... 4

Kennedy’s Bakery is sugar and spice and all things nice ... 6

Gigi’s cooks up comfort ... 9

The Wild Horse Cafe is back in the saddle ... 10

Vest Berries is a labor of love ... 12

Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve is a natural beauty ... 15

Guernsey Power Station sparks energy issues ... 16

Is Buchtel Watering Hole a liquid asset? ... 17

BrewDog’s DogHouse hotel is from Scotland with love ... 18

Commercial Point is the Woodstock of Street Racing ... 26

Walk three stories up to The Court Barbershop in Athens ... 32

The phases and stages of Nelsonville Music Festival ... 40

Belmont County’s Jambo is muted, for now ... 42

The Ariel Opera House is Gallipolis’ acoustical gem ... 43

Monday Creek Publishing illustrates unbridled Appalachian spirit ... 46
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2019

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

[Note: the cover of the Winter/Spring 2019 issue is labeled as Winter/Spring 2018.]

Table of contents:

Portraits of Pickaway
The murals in Pickaway County tell stories of the county’s centuries-old history. The community’s support of local art promotes pride and tourism ... 4

Locavore Delight
Triple Nickel Diner in Chesterhill keeps its meals real ... 8

Teas, Treats and Tasty Eats
Jackson's Michael's Ice Cream and The Tea Caddy caters to tastes galore ... 10

Pomeroy's Brew Crew
The Maple Lawn Brewery taps into the area's assets ... 12

A Sweet Legacy
Circleville's Lindsey's Bakery is one delightful story ... 14

Scoby-do!
A local kombucha business gets fizzy with it ... 15

Martins Ferry's Toy Story
To kids and adults alike, this Belmont County mainstay is a three-story joy ... 16

Compassion for Comfort
Meigs County women blanket children with personalized quilts ... 18

Motive to Mentor
This stylishly caffeinated Chillicothe business follows a social-good company model ... 20

In Land They Trust
SuBAMUH safe space broadens its horizons ... 22

Raising the Roof
Ludowici Roof Tile brings global consumers to Perry County ... 23

Piketon's Poison Problem
Pike County residents question the Department of Energy's plans ... 24

Sisters in Arms
A regional group strives to educate women about guns and personal defense ... 25

True Tales
Experience the local lore on the Marietta Trolley Tour ... 26

Strength in the Saddle
Linda Lake's equine therapy offers help, hope and healing ... 32

A Fair Shot
The often debated world of youth travel sports ... 36

Ride by Faith
A Zanesville church welcomes motorcyclists for worship ... 40

A Journey for Support
Meet Eli Smith ... 46
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2018

E. W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Final Vinyl
Apollo Records keeps Southeast Ohio spinning ... 4

Paint the Town
Triggering a successful paintball business ... 6

First Impressions
Artist brings paintings to court ... 6

Chill Spot
Dolan’s treats customers like family ... 8

Sharper with Age
Monroe County’s go-to place for cheese, jams and more ... 9

Made by Millie
Here you’ll find everything is crafted by hand ... 10

Beyond the Ice
The voice of OHIO hockey ... 11

Colonel Crow
Vera Crow commands her small restaurant with a big heart ... 12

A Man and his Microbes
Changing the compost landscape in Athens County ... 14

Lunch Period
School’s out. Café’s in at the former Alexander Elementary ... 16

Package Deal
This duo doubles as mail carriers and neighborhood watch ... 17

Lundy’s Legacy
Belmont County museum preserves message of equality ... 20

Time to ‘Shine
Prohibition favorite enjoys a comeback ... 22

An Eco-Sweet Escape
Welcome to Georgetown Vineyards, an eco-conscious destination featuring a winery, micro-brewery and pizzeria ... 24

Donna’s Llamas
Once considered exotic, these lovable creatures go mainstream with help from Somerset’s Timberlane Llamas ... 30

Hooked
The sport of fishing reels in Southeast Ohio families ... 32

Classic Nights
For a slice of Americana, drive to the Skyview Theatre ... 36

Stable Family
Looking to adopt? This farm finds homes for horses, dogs and even ducks ... 41

Almost Home
At Serenity Grove, women guide each other toward new beginnings ... 44

Into The Wilds
Meet an animal expert who has worked in the U.S. and abroad ... 46
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2018

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Best in Shade ... 4

A Healthy Community ... 6

Fountain of Youth ... 8

Rooted in Wellness ... 10

A Tight Knit Group ... 12

A New Chapter ... 14

Bound by Ambition ... 15

Gallipolis' Festival for Freedom ... 16

Bridging the Beans ... 17

Spin it to Win it ... 18

Making History in Marietta ... 20

Ultra Motivated ... 26

A Fest for Fitness and Ferment ... 29

Legacy of Ohio's Ancient Land ... 30

Happy Trails... to Us ... 32

Pushing Past Probation ... 34

Behind-bar Budgets ... 35

Courting New Treatments ... 37

Adams County's Historic Hideaway ... 37

A Tribute to Shenandoah's Tragedy ... 42

Yesterday's Play ... 44

Coach Ryan Adams' Real Life Field Work ... 46
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2017

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Inside Out ... 4

Wren Valley’s Confection Perfection
Truffle artisan creates chocolate experience to savor ... 6

Café Society
Somerset’s Sophie’s Tea Room a social delight ... 8

A Spoonful of Wellness
Gallia County couple steeps tea business in natural ingredients ... 10

Spokes and Words
The Book a Bike program proves that libraries aren’t just for books anymore ... 11

So Fresh and So Clean
Cutler’s Not-Just-Soap Company keeps its products real ... 12

A Wall for All
Athens climbers help build a boulder community ... 14

Pay-to-Play
The real costs of playing high school sports ... 16

Trash Talk
Annie and Jay Warmke bring sustainable discussions beyond their Blue Rock Station home ... 18

Earth, Wind, Inspire
Environmentally mindful community Wisteria drums up earthly delights ... 20

Stable Market
Athens’ Seaman’s Super Market remains the purveyor of locally sourced goods ... 22

Classic Community
The Zanesville Concert Association brings renowned music and culture to the region for nearly 80 years ... 24

Business of Family
The founder of Nelsonville’s Fun Barn arcade and movie theater built a home for his family and a space for his community ... 26

Loyalty to Local News
In its 200th year of publishing, the Circleville Herald newspaper continues to cover close-to-home stories ... 28

Growing Consciousness
Portsmouth public school students cultivate positivity, equality and sustainability ... 30

A Rally for Rights in Millersburg
Generations of Millersburg families fuel the drive for equal rights ... 34

Powell’s Premier League
Experience the enduring drive to thrive of LPGA powerhouse and legend Renee Powell ... 36

Portsmouth’s Hometown Hero
Meet the entrepreneur, veteran and Shark Tank winner who is bringing strength to Portsmouth ... 38

Murder, They Wrote
Peek in on this Circleville bed and breakfast’s evening of intrigue and improv ... 42

Inside the glamorous world of a sorority house boy ... 46
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2017

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Lyrical Legacy
Charlie’s Red Star Blues Barn is one fun house of cool for area music lovers ... 4

Prawn Appetit
Don’s Prawns & More brings sustainable seafood to Ohio ... 6

Tavern Tenacity
Two bar managers overcome tragedy and revive Ohio's longest operating bar in Nelsonville ... 10

Home Brewed
One woman’s dream to open a coffee house in Peebles becomes reality and provides a needed community space ... 12

Grill Seeker
Winding backroads lead to the region’s best barbecue joints ... 14

Lore City
Salt Fork State Park features beauty in every acre ... 16

Athens
Bodhi Tree Guesthouse and Studio offers guests an out-of-body experience ... 17

Portsmouth
Sudzy’s Pin-Up Palace features clothes with moxie ... 18

Equity in Education
After 20 years, how is the public support? ... 19

Building a Foundation
Jackson County residents continue a commitment to helping the local homeless ... 20

An Upward Bound Bond
For the Dunn family women, mutual support and a strong mindset is what matters most ... 22

Building Brilliance
New federal dollars will link “makerspaces” and Innovation Centers to create jobs and encourage investment ... 26

ART HAPPENS ... 28

Finding New Threads
A St. Clairsville mother-daughter duo bring new material to the regional quilting scene ... 30

Old School Cool
A blacksmith artisan in McConnelsville helps revitalize the 19th century metal practice ... 31

Crafted Culture
Local art teachers go beyond classroom instruction to offer art lessons to the Lancaster community ... 32

Let the Light In
One man’s career change brings a resurgence of stained glass making to Chillicothe ... 33

Tales from the Farm
Discover the rich history of three local family farms celebrating centennial and bicentennial birthdays this year ... 34

Civil Society
Take an upclose and personal journey with the reenactment of the American Civil War's Battle of Buffington Island ... 38

A Grounded Gentleman
Sixty years in the making, Dorsell Bibbee continues diggin’ dirt ... 46
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2016

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Forbidden Rose
The unusual beauty of Roseville Prison ... 4

Bon Vivant
One couple, 9 Tables and a feast for all senses ... 6

Day Trips and Sips
Appalachian Wine Trail links the region’s grape escapes ... 8

Local Motion
Region’s 30 Mile Meal Plan a sustainable, savory sensation ... 10

A Seat at the Table
Lancaster’s Cherry Street Pub offers its house to the public ... 12

Colony Culture
Gallapolis’ French Art Colony enriches lives with artistic outreach ... 13

The Place to Create
Zanesville Business Incubator advances local ideas ... 14

Constructing a Comeback
Chillicothe’s Majestic Theater may be the golden ticket ... 16

Fair Thee Well
Ohio’s county fairs offer 4-H connection and community ... 18

High Pressure Policy
Drilling down the region’s reaction to fracking ... 19

A Larger-Than-Life Vision
One man’s passion for building community engagement may be confined to his museum’s steps ... 20

High Speed Deficiency
Rural counties wait (and wait) for broadband ... 22

Honoring Ohio’s Underground ... 24

Musical Heirs
Local acts offer fine-tuned family affair ... 28

Sweet Treat
In maple syrup production, slow and steady wins the taste ... 32

The Mothman Cometh
How one community’s most notorious legend flies in the face of logic and lives on ... 34

Megan Wise’s journey toward the Miss Ohio USA crown ... 38
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2016

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

The Streetside Spectacle of Athens’ Halloween ... 3

Hocking Hills Winery’s Vintage Venture ... 5

The Dough That Binds McHappy’s and Napoli’s ... 6

The Micro Magic of Local Distilleries ... 7

Steiner’s Speakeasy is License to Chill ... 8

Athen’s Bead Store a Tour of Beauty ... 9

Dresden’s B&B a scrapbooking paradise ... 10

Bidwell’s Tattoo Museum Shows Ink Through the Ages ... 11

It’s Hammer Time for the Athens Tool Library ... 12

Jackson County’s Riddle on the Rocks ... 13

Marijuana legislation—Ohio’s Burning Issue ... 15

The Queen Bee of Athens Lingerie Store, Honey ... 16

Deep Concerns for Buckeye Lake’s Businesses ... 17

Food Bankrupt in Vinton County ... 18

The Cars and Drivers of Brushcreek Motorsports Complex ... 19

Blennerhassett Legends of the Isles ... 23

Old West replica Dogwood Pass is One Family’s Frontier ... 27

Shawnee’s Tecumseh Theater a Diamond in the Dust ... 29

Where The Wilds’ Things Are (when it’s cold out) ... 35

The Feigned Fortune of Adams County’s Counterfeit House ... 37

What's Your Story? Coaching Legend Bob Lutz ... 41
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2015

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

The Chesterhill Produce Auction ... 3

Sweet treats at Wittich’s Candy Store ... 5

How to make your own venison jerky ... 6

The Muskingum Livestock Auction ... 7

Route 78’s Ellie’s Deli ... 8

Portsmouth’s bypass operation ... 9

The driving force of superloads ... 10

No school left behind? ... 11

Pike County’s A-Plant plans ... 13

Monroe County’s Euro-style ... 14

Drawing on fear through art ... 15

Steubenville’s BookMarx ... 17

Gallipolis’ tattoo fix ... 19

Amateur wrestling’s lords of the ring ... 21

McArthur turns 200 ... 25

Black diamonds aren’t forever ... 28

Marietta’s home of the brave ... 31

Rural Remedy ... 37

Roadside Attractions ... 43

Ohio’s Star Power ... 49

What’s Your Story? Jim McCormac ... 53
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2015

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Winter's Glow ... 4

Did You Know? ... 7

Snowville's Scene and Herd ... 8

A Chance to Dance ... 10

Cultural Connection ... 12

Strength Beyond Barriers ... 14

Fresh Monger ... 16

Time-Tasted Traditions ... 17

Feline Fine ... 18

Back on Track? ... 20

Bloom Town ... 22

Mystery Loves Company ... 24

Pipe Dreams ... 30

Vision Quest ... 34

Where Doves Fly? ... 40

Matron of the Arts ... 44

Dearly Departed ... 48

Licking's Favorite Flavor ... 52

The Viking Roundball Podcast ... 56
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2014

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

History
Discover quilt trails, a drive-in theater and more ... 4

Around the Region
Find a distillery, parade, new hobby and an artist on the move ...6

Vineyard in the Valley
Enjoy river views, award-winning wines and elegant dining at Moyer Winery ... 8

Under the Shell
See why Southeast Ohioans are crazy for turtles ... 10

It’s a Small World
Danny Yahini creates tiny homes full of character ... 12

Shoot for Flavor
Area hunters offer their tips for cooking wild game ... 14

The Sweetest Sound
The Big Scioty Dulcimer Club strings together tranquil music ... 14

Room to Bloom
In Meigs County, a flourishing flower industry is brightening gardens near and far ... 18

Shifting Currents
Small towns along the Ohio River surge with new energy as business ebbs and flows ... 22

Dirt Road Diva
Who says girls can’t play with trucks? ... 28

5 Great Hikes
Trek some of Southeast Ohio’s beautiful trails ... 32

Pizza Makes the Man
Athens pizza master creates fun, artisanal pies ... 35

Just Breathe
More and more Southeast Ohioans are joining yoga classes across the region ... 38

In Plane View
A photographic essay of the Vinton County Airport ... 42

A Dash of Inspiration
Noah Hogan crafts cookbooks for children starring a hard-shelled friend ... 44
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2013

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Bed & Breakfasts
Discover 16 tranquil escapes close to home ... 2

Around the Region
Meet a pageant veteran, a newfound dip maker and more ... 4

Book List
Find your next summer read from the region ... 6

Football Coach
A formal NFL player pays it forward ... 7

Produce Auction
Friendly competition follows the region’s best pickings ... 9

Comic Genius
Athens inspires the art of Sandy Plunkett ... 12

Greenhouse
Get in touch with greenery at this botanical oasis ... 14

Food Swap
Neighbors learn to give and take their homemade treasures .. 18

Taking Flight
Birding is on the rise for local outdoor enthusiasts ... 20

Power of the Paddle
Cancer fighters take to the waters as teammates and friends ... 22

Rustic Rebirth
Lake Hope Lodge comes back from the brink ... 28

Aged With Love
For the Nolans, making cheese is a family business ... 30

The Chef Special
Say hello to three foodies with a flair for flavor ... 36

Storyteller
A Shawnee descendant keeps his heritage alive ... 40

Horse Lover
One Albany man follows his passion for equines ... 42

Summer
Band Athens musicians start an impromptu performance ... 44
Southeast Ohio Winter/Spring 2013

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Et Cetera
Visit a cemetery for presidents, an old jail, a dissolved village, and two new places to grab a bite to eat ... 2

Et Cetera
Discover a wine guild in Belpre and a maple syrup farm in Adams County ... 4

Take it to the Felt
Pool players of all ages chalk it up at Michael’s Billiards and Games ... 5

A Knight's Tale
The Columbus Knight of the Year has spent his lifetime beautifying his hometown ... 6

Balancing Act
Global Gymnastics Center in Nelsonville builds the confidence of young gymnasts ... 8

Hide and Stamp
A new hobby is taking hold in Southeast Ohio ... 10

Armed
In the small town of Shade, arm wrestlers gather for a battle of the biceps ... 12

Fast, Furious, Female
A Circleville native is the youngest woman to compete in the Indy 500 ... 18

Earth Invaders
Area residents are fighting an army of alien plants ... 22

Hoofin' It
Southeasten Ohio farmers stick to traditional methods and four-legged friends ... 28

Oddities & Ends
Four don’t-miss museums with intriguing collections ... 32

Tornado Ally
A Pickaway County native heads straight for the eye of the storm ... 36

From the Logs Up
Belpre’s Back To Basics Log Cabin is a haven for organic and homemade goods ... 40

Murder 'Round Town
The mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer continues to haunt residents decades later ... 42
Southeast Ohio Spring 2012

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Finer with Age
A mellow alternative to the bar scene ... 2

Order Up!
Small-town diners reflect the character of Southeastern Ohio ... 3

Haus Special
Serving up sauerkraut with a side of tradition ... 6

Weddings on Demand
Traveling Chapel marries couples in an alternate style ... 7

Powered by Culture
Park your car alongside horse-drawn buggies at this Mennonite-owned bakery and general store ... 8

A Toy Story
Located in two train cars, this toy store lets imagination run off the tracks ... 10

Escape Claws
Ohio’s exotic animal laws evolve in the wake of the Zanesville tragedy ... 11

Chasing Bevo Francis
1950s hoop star reflects on record breaking career ... 14

Unlocking Lucasville
In the shadow of death row, a small town finds its own identity ... 18

Whirlwind Rescue
The MedFlight 6 crew operates an emergency room in flight ... 22

Under the Leather
Bikers fuel Cambridge community and break stereotypes ... 28

Skin for the Tin
Fat Daddy Tadpole uses motorcycles as his canvas ... 33

Blind Devotion
A woman and her horse share an unbreakable bond ... 34

Running a Muck
Warrior Dash pits racers against the elements ... 39

Life, Legacy, & Family
The nation’s longest- serving sheriff heads into retirement ... 42
Southeast Ohio Summer/Fall 2012

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Mediterranean on the Muskingum
A Marietta family blends cuisine and culture ... 2

Around the Clock in Dresden
Southeast Ohio discovers three places to eat and stay ... 4

Weaving Hope
Inspired by tragedy, couple turns to life of charity ... 6

Sticks and Stones
Stone family tree farm revives stripped land ... 7

Seeking Justice
Freed from death row after seven years, Dale Johnston has spent two decades trying to clear his name ... 8

Trucking to Congress
Pike County man is on the road to Washington ... 10

Wayne's Terrain
Enthusiasts across Ohio flock to Wayne National Forest for ATV trails ... 12

O’Naturale
Jackie O’s brings new meaning to “going green” ... 18

I Got You, Babe
Nelsonville couple transforms acres into sanctuary for rescued animals ... 22

Home on the Reins
Meigs County cowboy lassos a community of ropers ... 28

The Ring Leader
Glouster man uses his experience to teach others to be champions ... 34

Pickin' Away
Some folks collect stamps but William Green thinks bigger ... 39

Swing Low, Sweet Gallia
An evening of Gospel music for all ... 42

Barn Stars
Celestial décor gives area farmhouses a heavenly trademark ... 44
Southeast Ohio Winter 2012

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Table of contents:

Food with a View
Southwest cuisine finds a home in Pomeroy cafe ... 2

Mind Your Manors
Bed and Breakfast brings back southern charm ... 4

History Does Hard Time
Noble County converts jailhouse to modern museum ... 5

Paranormal Investigators
Hunting what goes bump in the night ... 6

Sorghum Scholar
A Scioto man preserves a sweet tradition on his family farm ... 7

Country Rappers
Hick-hop band whipps the region ... 8

Mightier Than the Sword
Over a century ago, the writings of a New Lexington native freed a nation ... 10

Kaleidoscope
Crafting stained glass in a new light ... 12

Married to the Mines
The complex lives of two coal wives ... 14

A Tail of Two Shelters
Small town activists raise money for a new dog shelter and leave a paw print on Pickaway County ... 18

Hell on Wheels
A skating sisterhood on and off the track ... 22

Home-field Advantage
How two Michigan alums raised a family of Buckeyes ... 29

Freedom Guide
Charismatic mayor guides Underground Railroad tours ... 36

Main Street Success
Independent Pomeroy pharmacy maintains small-town atmosphere ... 40

It’s in the Sauce
Boondocks BBQ heats up the grill ... 42

The Gourmet Peddler
Traveling kitchen brings fresh food to the streets of McArthur ... 44