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PHOTOS: 2014 Parade of the Hills
By: John Schwartz | Athens Messenger contributor, Schuyler Fastenau | Athens Messenger reporter
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Countless rides and food stands, four entertainment stages and one town — the 65th annual Parade of the Hills has once again drawn in a fair-sized crown for its summer festivities. The coordinators have a lot to be proud of what visitors get a chance to experience. Not only are fairgoers able to enjoy Parade… Read More

Don’t Knock It ‘Til Ya “Fry” It: A Guide To Athens County Fair Food
By: Schuyler Fastenau | Athens Messenger reporter
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You walk into the fair and it hits you almost right away; the smell of freshly fried potatoes, Oreos, funnel cake, and every other food you would normally avoid in excess unless you were spending a day out in the sun with family, friends and animals all around you. Like most other fairs, the Athens… Read More

Local Camp Adds Color To Community
By: John Schwartz | Athens Messenger contributor, Schuyler Fastenau | Athens Messenger reporter
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Since 2005, Circle Round the Square has allowed Nelsonville-York students the ability to explore their artistic abilities in a free, five-week program. For nearly eight hours a day, 61 kids rotate around the various art project stations that Executive Director Barbara Campagnola has organized to fulfill the needs of the community. Circle Round the Square… Read More

Alexander Passes Torch To New Superintendent And Principal
By: Schuyler Fastenau | Athens Messenger reporter
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Alexander Local Schools will be welcoming two new administrators for the upcoming school year. It was announced earlier in the year that Alexander Local School District Supt. Jeff Cullum and Alexander Elementary Principal Nedra Zirkle would be retiring for the 2014-2015 school year. The Alexander Local School District’s board officially recognized Zirkle’s retirement in April…. Read More

Nelsonville Music Fest Breaks Records in 10th Year
By: Emma McCallister | Athens Messenger, Schuyler Fastenau | Athens Messenger reporter
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“Are y’all feelin’ good?” Shovels & Rope member Cary Ann Hearst asked the Nelsonville Music Festival attendees on Sunday evening. After several cheers from the audience she responded with, “Well, us too.” The 10th annual NMF took place Thursday through Sunday at the historic village of Robbins Crossing on the Hocking College campus. With more… Read More