Looking forward to local events in the new year

Anew year has arrived and, with it, there is much to look forward to in our region.

Regional staples, like the IrontonLawrence County Memorial Day Parade, Poage Landing Days in Ashland, the Lawrence and Boyd county fairs and Ashland’s Summer Motion, are going strong and will return.

And the last few years saw the arrival of new events, such as Ironton Wizardfest, the Summer Solstice Music and Arts Festival and Ohio River Revival in Ironton. Meanwhile, Charleston, brought back its Sternwheel Regatta to a great reception after a decade and a half hiatus, while the Nelsonville Music and Arts Festival returned after two years of COVID-19 cancellations.

After winter winds down and everyone readies for warmer weather, there will be abundance of activities available in the Tri-State.

In addition to festivals and events, there are a number of businesses geared for the outdoors. Whether rafting and boating, getaways or camping, many of these take advantage of our area’s rural and scenic beauty, within a day’s drive, that provide opportunities for recreation for families.

If you know of something you would like to see featured as we plan our spring and summer content, please let us know and we will our best to spotlight it.

Here’s to a fun and Happy New Year to all of our readers.

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February 2022

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arts & culture

8 OHIO RIVER DRIFTWOOD Ohio River Driftwood turns debris into art

Shopping

16 VC BOUTIQUE VC Boutique has been serving Huntington for six years

Feature

22 JACK THE BAKERY Bakery combines Milton woman’s expertise in fine and culinary arts

Homes

30 SOUTHERN OHIO MUSEUM Museum is more than arts and artifacts

Food

34 THE LOFTS COFFEE COMPANY Lofts Coffee Compay brings big city style to Portsmouth

38 FROM THE COOKBOOK Apples are theme for tasty dishes

3 FROM THE EDITOR Looking forward to local events

54 THE LAST WORD Shelby Davidson details mission of STEM+M school

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