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What is happening at the Southeast Ohio History Center?

Upcoming events at the Southeast Ohio History Center in 2024 include speakers, exhibit openings, and silent film concerts accompanied by the History Center organ. The Lyceum Luncheon Brown Bag Speaker series is generally held at noon on the third Thursday of each month. To accommodate speakers there can be alterations to the specific date or day of the week when necessary. Dan Rowbotham of the Maddog Center for Welsh studies will speak about Welsh heritage in Southeast Ohio on Thursday, March 21. Keith Milam, of the Ohio University Department of Geological Sciences will present on the ...

MWCD welcomes proposals for Tappan Lake

NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) announced an open call for proposals from restaurateurs interested in taking over operations at the picturesque Tappan Lake Marina restaurant. The invitation comes as part of MWCD’s ongoing commitment to enhancing visitor experiences across its scenic marinas, lakes and parks and partnering with area small business owners to create jobs and economic growth. MWCD Executive Director Craig Butler expressed enthusiasm for this opportunity, stating, “I am thrilled to invite innovative restaurateurs to join us in ...

Wayne National Forest 2024 seasonal dates

NELSONVILLE — The Wayne National Forest will open campgrounds and recreation sites, including all motorized and non-motorized trails, to visitors beginning in April to launch the 2024 recreation season. All trails on the Wayne National Forest and all recreation sites on the Athens Ranger District will reopen April 5. They include: • Leith Run Campground • Burr Oak Cove Campground • New Stone Church Campground • Sand Run Picnic Area • Lane Farm Campground • Ring Mill Campground • Lamping Homestead Campground • Hune Bridge Campground • Utah Ridge ...

Lawrence School alumni banquet planned

The Friends of Lawrence School are currently planning a reunion for anyone that attended Lawrence School. The event will be June 1 at Frontier High School. If you have attended a reunion in the past, the reunion group still has your address. If that address has changed, text the new one to Jeannie Henthorn at 740-236-8254. If you attended Lawrence School but did not graduate from there, and would like to attend the reunion, please text your address to Jeannie Henthorn. For questions, call Betty Martin or Jeannie Henthorn.

Wood BOE gets RIF, Tech Center updates

PARKERSBURG —Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources John Merritt gave the Wood County Board of Education a personnel agenda Tuesday night with a list of employees that will be affected by the RIF (reduction in force) and transfer. The list included those who are transferring or being considered for transfer, employees who received another probationary contract, probationary employees who received a continuing contract and those who were on the non-renewal list. “If an employee’s name is not on this list, they will get a letter mailed tomorrow (Wednesday), stating that the ...

Marietta City Board voted for roof repairs, bathroom upgrades

Marietta City Schools Board of Education members discussed a contract for roof repairs during a special meeting Wednesday night. During its Jan. 22 meeting, the board voted unanimously to spend the $1.3 million to $1.5 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds ...