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The Friendship VII Chorus celebrates 50 years

The Friendship VII Chorus at the regional competition in May.

The Friendship VII Chorus was chartered in 1976 by combining the Cambridge Cameo Chorus and the Zanesville Chorus. They decided to meet in New Concord, Ohio, thus naming their chorus after John Glenn’s space capsule, ‘The Friendship VII’. The chorus is celebrating this milestone by doing a 50th anniversary tour, with performances featuring great American […]

Celebrate New Concord presents Roscommon Sessions

Roscommon Sessions

The 2026 Celebrate New Concord summer outdoor concert series continues on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. with a performance by Roscommon Sessions in Village Park, 2 West Main Street. Roscommon Sessions were drawn together as friends and bandmates by their love for traditional Irish music. Their unique style is defined by dynamic arrangements, featuring […]

Straker Foundation August 26 Small Grant Cycle

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The J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation’s small grant cycle will open August 1, 2026, and close August 31, 2026. The Foundation will award grants of up to $25,000 for selected projects. Preference will be given to ‘start to finish’ projects that can be completed in their entirety for $25,000.00 or less.  Accredited educational institutions, governmental […]

HealthyPath Earns National Rosie Award for Second Year

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A Win for Local Employers and Families HealthyPath has once again been named one of America’s top health insurance plans by Health Rosetta, earning the prestigious Rosie Award for the second consecutive year. This national recognition is a powerful signal that a locally built, community-driven health plan can outperform the industry giants — delivering real […]

Unique Pottery at Elk’s Eye Art Market

Each July, thousands of pottery enthusiasts make the trek to southeastern Ohio to celebrate all things pottery. There are festivals with pottery-themed events, meet-ups to purchase or exchange collectable work, and many other ways to enjoy the history and talent that has long been a part of the tradition of the area.  Many of these […]

Fashion and Felines took over the Colony Square Mall

Chatty Cat Café holds first-ever fashion show featuring adoptable cats Sister businesses The Chatty Cat Closet and The Chatty Cat Café brought the cattitude to the runway in a Colony Square Mall first. Rescues & Runways: Catwalks, Coffee & Cats was held just outside of the entrance to The Chatty Cat Closet near the mall’s food […]

Frazeysburg holds Sparks in the Park in observance of Independence Day

The Frazeysburg Revitalization Association (FRA) and the Frazeysburg Fireworks Committee held a spectacular fireworks show at Frew Park on June 26. Before the sparks flew, an opening event was held with the National Anthem performed by Monica Staley (Schneider), a 2010 Tri-Valley alum, while veterans from the Frazesburg VFW raised the American flag. “Here at […]