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Art and Clay on Main & Square Seven Coffee House

Lauren Esteph Art and Clay, Art and Clay on Main, Destination Downtown Lancaster, Downtown Lancaster Ohio, Fairfield County, Fairfield County Ohio, lancaster ohio, Local Non-Profit, Non-Profit Spotlight, Square Seven Coffee House 0 Comment June 20, 2019

Art and Clay on Main & Square Seven Coffee House located in Lancaster, Ohio are social enterprises of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities. They “Exist to bring about a vibrant community where people lead fulfilling lives and make meaningful contributions,” according to David Uhl – the Director of Business Development and Government Relations […]

Inspiring/ Non-Profit Spotlight/ Ross County

The Buck Fifty

Lauren Esteph chillicothe, Chillicothe Ohio, Ross County, ross county ohio 0 Comment June 19, 2019

The Buck Fifty is a non-profit located in Chillicothe, Ohio – focused on inspiring kids and young individuals to refrain from drugs through running. The Race Director of the Buck Fifty, Dave Huggins, opened up about the organization and what it has to offer for the people of the Ross County community. “It is so […]

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Community Champion – Aimee Roberts

Heather Foll 0 Comment June 18, 2019

On Saturday, May 18th, Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park was overflowing with super heros. The Pickaway County Teen Task Force had their fifth annual Run, Walk, Roll 5K Against Bullying event. This event brings together various age groups and abilities of our community with the common goal of not only having fun but to raise […]

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Native South Bloomfield resident shook racing world

Contributed 0 Comment May 16, 2019

It was 50 years ago that Jim Cook from South Bloomfield did something so audacious that it shook the foundations of the racing world. He convinced Topper Toys’ founder Henry Orenstein to sponsor the Parnellie Jones Racing Team. Topper had a toy metal car that competed poorly with Mattel’s “Hot Wheels” called “Johnny Lightning.” He […]

Hometown Memories Event at The Savings Bank Lending Center

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Local artist to unveil art at local bank

Lauren Esteph 0 Comment May 1, 2019

If you stopped into the Visitors Bureau just down the street from Downtown Circleville, Ohio – you’ve probably noticed a unique, enhanced print of old town Circleville sitting on their front counter. That one-of-a-kind piece was created by a local artist by the name of Tonya Bess, but it is not the only piece of […]

Featured/ Inspiring/ Non-Profit Spotlight/ Pickaway County

The Trellis

Lauren Esteph local nonprofit, nonprofit, Pickaway County, the trellis 0 Comment May 1, 2019

I had the opportunity to speak with Bernadette Hocking and she was able to share a little about a non-profit that she is the director for known as the Trellis. The Trellis is a faith based 501c3 non-profit who is also nationally accredited CWJC/CMJC program, however they welcome any woman regardless of faith, age or […]

Spiral stairway inside Octagon House Looking Downward

Featured/ History/ Inspiring/ Non-Profit Spotlight/ Pickaway County

What’s happening with the Octagon House?

Lauren Esteph circleville, octagon house, Pickaway County, Roundtown, roundtown conservancy 0 Comment April 17, 2019

Many have asked: “What’s happening with the Octagon House?” in regard to restoring the old octagon shaped house located at 440 Crites Road. Before we ask “what’s happening”, let’s answer “what is” the Octagon House. Started in 1855 and finished in 1856 by George W. Gregg, the Octagon House is a 164-year-old house that has […]

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Local businesses help raise funds for non-profit through Empty Bowls program

Editors 0 Comment March 30, 2019

In 2017 Keystone Books and Gifts started a new fundraiser to the area called “Empty Bowls” as a means to help a local ministry with their mobile food service. The basic premise for the project is people would stop in to the Orange You Glad Workshop, that was located inside of Keystone, to buy 1, […]

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Community Champions – March 2019

Heather Foll champions, community, heroes 0 Comment March 20, 2019

Many times we encounter people around us, but we don’t know of the good things they do in and for our community. This monthly column will spotlight people of all abilities who are our friends and neighbors. It will shed some light on the positive and kind achievements we are making as a community. This […]

Empty Bowls Event at Gibbys Eatery and Sports Bar in Downtown Circleville Ohio

Inspiring/ Local/ Pickaway County

Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit local mobile food pantry

Lauren Esteph empty bowls, fundraiser, gibbys eatery, local, orange you glad workshop, walk the talk, walk the talk outreach ministries 0 Comment March 12, 2019

Empty Bowls is an event hosted by Orange You Glad Workshop (located inside Keystone Books & Gifts) to help fight hunger in Pickaway County. It is a unique fundraiser that collaborates with local small businesses, ceramists and artist. Artists can purchase a bowl to paint at the Orange You Glad Workshop and get a second […]