Boogie on the Bricks festival draws Athens crowd despite rain
The Boogie on the Bricks festival in Athens drew thousands last year with food stalls beer and live music from The Come On Come Ons and Elemental Groove Theory. Organizers estimated a $30 000 budget for production costs and sponsors included Jackie O's Southeast Ohio Beverage Company Peoples Bank and Pigskin. Local residents professors and vendors praised the community focus and family friendly atmosphere while rain prompted some changes in plans and attendance.
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Flash flooding floods streets prompt brunch cancellation
A flood warning led to a fast rising flow that floated away a bill and forced Purple Chopstix on Richland Avenue to cancel its Father's Day brunch. The restaurant aims to reopen by Wednesday dinner. A video shows a man canoeing down Stimson Avenue as residents react.
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Wayne arts partnership opens exhibit in Southeast Ohio
The Wayne in partnership with AACA promotes arts in Southeast Ohio with a five year plan linking natural resources to displays. Wildlife artist Joni Carrington celebrated her 75th birthday as over 100 visitors toured the opening featuring animals like owl, bobcat, bear and turkey. Carrington sells works at Gingerbread Art Studio in Albany and plans quarterly shows at Wayne headquarters with Live Healthy Appalachia and the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery assisting.
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