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Memorial shrine to hold Sunday event

A SPECIAL MEMORIAL — The Mohican Memorial Shrine, located in Loudonville was built with funds raised by more than 60,000 members of women’s clubs throughout Ohio. The shrine was erected to honor Ohioans who died fighting for this country’s freedom. — Contributed

WINTERSVILLE — Women’s clubs.

Those two words can often conjure up certain visions among those who do not understand.

The term may cause people to form images of ladies attending luncheons or serving tea, members chatting with one another or making social plans.

After all, these clubs were formed during the days when husbands worked and wives stayed home. The women were looking for something to do to fill their time, while trying to better their communities.

But a closer look into a woman’s club will show a far greater perspective into what these women can accomplish when uniting for a specific purpose.

PAST, PRESENT MEMBERS REMEMBER — Members of the Wintersville Woman’s Club have been visiting the memorial shrine for years, including a group who visited approximately a decade ago, including, from left, front, Tyra Timmons, Marjean Sizemore and Karen Hill; and back, Judy Ostrowsk, Mary Beth Allen and Beth Leland. — Contributed

And the outcome can be quite historic.

An idea for a shrine

The year was 1945.

World War II was coming to an end.

More than 420,000 American lives had been lost in the fight for freedom.

SISTERS VISIT SHRINE –– Members of the Wintersville Woman’s Club visit the shrine each year, including Mary Beth Allen, bottom left, who years ago went with her sister, Pat Daily to look up their uncle’s name in the Great Book, which lists the names…

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Designers Reveal Their Absolute Favorite Cozy Cabin Getaways to Rent for Fall

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If you’re sad about summer ending and the cold weather beginning to creep in, take solace in knowing there’s a silver lining: cozy cabin season is upon us. Fall leaves, hot apple cider, oversized knits, spooky movie nights—while you can enjoy all these autumnal things at home, it’s so much better doing so in a beautifully decorated cabin that’s surrounded by trees and at least a 15-minute drive to the nearest town.

If you’re ready to start planning a weekend getaway before winter, we tapped a handful of interior designers to share their beloved cozy fall cabins for some travel inspiration. The list below reveals a select number of stunning getaways that’ll be just as beautiful and serene on the inside as the foliage on the outside. From the West Coast to the Midwest to the East Coast, check out these warm stays that’ll get you in the fall mood.

For more designer-approved travel destinations:

Hey Frame House in Lake Hartwell, Georgia

“I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Hey Frame House. This modern A-frame cabin is located on Lake Hartwell, about an hour outside of Atlanta, near the Georgia and South Carolina border. It’s the perfect secluded stay for a weekend getaway from the city, or even a few weeks as a home away from home. It’s a great place to escape to any time of the year, for swimming in the spring or summer, enjoying the foliage of all the trees and the fire pit in the fall, or even around the campfire in the winter.”

—Amber Guyton of Blessed Little Bungalow

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Last of the Mohicans: Atomic 212’s Barry O’Brien, MFA Hall of Fame inductee says tech wins but the humans left with jobs will combine machines with real relationships – and hunger

Barry O’Brien makes the calls, does the in-person meets – and keeps rolling out the one liners. He’s co-founded or launched and sold three media agencies – Atomic 212 was acquired by Publicis in December last year – and drawn swords with billionaire media moguls. He survived working with media agency doyen Harold Mitchell and “average” behaviour from blue chip advertiser clients. 

All of it, he says, has been grounded by engaging with people and building relationships that, for his part at least, are bankable. 

It’s the antithesis of a rapid automation and tech wave where self-service and efficient transactions are lead kpis for success, a point O’Brien readily agrees is the way of business. But he argues keeping some of the old school stuff – the traits often dismissed by digital natives – are what will ultimately differentiate individuals and business in a rapidly automated world.

When Atomic 212 was fighting for survival during the dark period O’Brien speaks of in 2018 – some holding company bosses at the time were licking their chops at the prospect of buying a strong agency asset at a panic price after it was hit with a wave of crises linked to former partner Jason Dooris. O’Brien says it was the calibre and depth of the relationships with clients – big ones – that kept them sticking with the business until it weathered the storm. 

“Our dark period was our dark period,” he says, reluctantly. “We had massive debt. We also had belief, we also had very good people and clients with understanding that backed us and we worked our way through it.”

A few years earlier when Dick Smith controversially ceased trading and former private equity owner, Anchorage Capital, faced much heat, it was media relationships that helped the agency navigate through millions in liabilities that…

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Bigfoot enthusiasts flock to downtown Loudonville

LOUDONVILLE — Bigfoot wasn’t captured Friday night by thermal drones at Lost Horizons Campground.

But something clearly visible to the eye this weekend in Loudonville is the public’s interest in the large, hairy creature — for believers and skeptics alike.

In its first year, the Mohican Bigfoot Festival attracted folks from around the area to the rural Ohio village, located just over two miles from Mohican State Park. The two-day festival offered family-friendly activities for all ages, as well as prime opportunities to hear about the latest Bigfoot research and findings.

Activities began Friday night at Lost Horizons Campground with a foot casting activity for kids. A thermal drone demonstration and community campfire followed after sunset.

“The campground was completely full,” said Angie Heimberger, who spearheaded the plan to create the festival last year. “The drone presentation was fantastic.

“They did not capture him (Bigfoot), but they did find some turkeys.”

Heimberger said another highlight from Friday night was the people who shared stories around the glow of the campfire.

“It was chilling to hear those reports,” she said.

The two-day festival transferred to downtown Loudonville on Saturday. Credit: Hayden Gray

Festivities transferred to downtown Loudonville on Saturday, where visitors enjoyed food and merchandise vendors, face painting and other kids activities in Central Park.

Several local businesses offered themed food and drink options as well.

A nine-foot Bigfoot statue was a hit for photo opportunities inside Four Seasons Flowers & Gifts. Mohican Mayhem, a well known local Bigfoot, also dropped in to take pictures with festivalgoers.

Heimberger said there’s been a large amount of interest expressed in Bigfoot by her customers, specifically within the past few years.

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Lauren R. Stevens: Relief after revisiting segment Mohican-Mohawk Trail for a hike

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List: Pumpkins, Bigfoot, more weekend festivities for September 19-21, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With the Buckeyes off this weekend, it is the perfect chance for people to hit the road and explore central Ohio’s festivals and outdoor fun.

The Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival in Laurelville features thousands of hand-blown pumpkins and live glassblowing, while the Mohican Bigfoot Festival in Loudonville offers everything from river trips to Bigfoot speakers and photo ops. Runners and hikers can head to Hocking Hills State Park for the 47th annual Trail Run through caves, waterfalls, and scenic gorges.

For sports fans staying in town, the Columbus Clippers wrap up a series against the Omaha Storm Chasers at Huntington Park, and the Columbus Crew takes on Toronto FC at Lower.com Field.

Live entertainment lovers can catch MadLab’s surreal play “Clowntime is Over,” or laugh along at Comedy Night at Nostalgia Brewing in Gahanna.

Rounding out the weekend are events for every interest, from the North Market Wine Fest at Bridge Park to the Short North Tour of Homes & Gardens and DogFest North Central, a family- and dog-friendly fundraiser featuring service dog demonstrations. Additionally, the citywide Cartoon Crossroads Columbus festival showcases comics and animation through films and discussions. Families can enjoy free activities and entertainment at the Maloney Park Cap City Festival.

Various locations around Columbus, through Sept. 22
• Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is an annual comics art and animation festival across the city of Columbus. The event brings internationally renowned cartoonists and animators to give talks, presentations and sell their work. This year’s show features Jhonen Vasquez, John Musker, Charles Burns and more, as well as a new international manga programming track.

Huntington Park, through Sept. 22
• Columbus Clippers, Triple-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, will play the Omaha Storm Chasers…

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Journey to Loudonville, Can This Surging Ohio Town Truly Compete With Iconic Adventure Hotspots in the United States?

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Published on September 18, 2025

Observers of tourism growth explained that Loudonville, situated in the center of Ohio, was no longer viewed as just a small-town destination. They described it as the gateway to Mohican Country, stressing that its evolution had positioned it as a model for how rural communities could contribute to global tourism trends.

Industry analysts remarked that the town’s strength was not defined by its size but by its ability to provide authentic experiences. They suggested that visitors to the region often discovered much more than scenic trails or flowing rivers—they uncovered cultural meaning, unique accommodations, and local businesses that reflected the area’s true identity. Experts emphasized that this shift was not merely regional; it had begun influencing the wider travel industry, especially at a time when the call for sustainable tourism was growing louder on a global scale.

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Tourism experts noted that Loudonville had once been busiest in summer and fall, when warm weather attracted crowds. However, they explained that the town had transformed into a year-round attraction, significantly expanding its influence. They pointed out that winter tourism activities such as snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and access to nearby skiing at Snow Trails showed that the destination no longer depended on a single season.

Researchers suggested that this change altered how both domestic and international travelers organized their trips. They said that the new seasonal flexibility allowed visitors from abroad to confidently plan their journeys to Loudonville at different times of the year. They added that the region’s cultural depth, expressed through indigenous history and local museums, gave travelers reasons to extend their…

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Exploring Loudonville, gateway to Mohican country, and one of Ohio’s best small towns

LOUDONVILLE, Ohio – Tucked away in southern Ashland County is Ohio’s outdoor adventure center — Mohican country, a mecca for hikers and mountain bikers, canoers, rafters and horseback riders.

And the gateway to all that fun? Tiny Loudonville, population 2,780, a small town with a large embrace of the outdoors.

To be sure, Loudonville isn’t Moab, the fun, funky Utah town between Arches and Canyonlands national parks, a haven for adventure seekers. And north-central Ohio isn’t exactly southeastern Utah.

Still, for outdoor explorers in Ohio, Mohican has long been a top destination. And Loudonville, with its retro downtown and unique places to stay, is part of the reason why.

I’ve been to Loudonville many times over the years, usually a quick stop before or after hiking at Mohican State Park. On this trip, I made the town the focus.

My first stop: The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, the local history museum, which traces the region’s past from its days as the former hunting grounds of Delaware Indians to the founding of the town in 1814 to the longtime headquarters of the Flxible Co., which first produced motorcycle sidecars, then funeral cars, ambulances and buses before going out of business in 1996.

Mohican State Park, one of Ohio’s first, was originally called Clear Fork State Park, established in 1949, the same year that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was created.

After brushing up on my history and enjoying a tasty lunch at downtown’s Black Fork Bistro, I had some shopping to do. My first stop: Creative Outlet, with a large collection of Native American arts and crafts, including turquoise jewelry, dream catchers, moccasins and a drum circle upstairs. Owner Jill Dunlap regularly travels to New Mexico to replenish her inventory.

Next door is Buzzard’s Family Shoes, a…

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Bigfoot Festival steps into Loudonville Sept. 19 & 20

LOUDONVILLE — Discover Mohican and the Mohican Area Chamber of Commerce invites Bigfoot believers and skeptics alike to Loudonville’s Bigfoot Festival Sept. 19 and 20.

The festival kicks off Sept. 19 at Lost Horizons Campground where there will be a foot casting activity for kids at 5 p.m. In addition, a thermal drone demonstration and community campfire after sunset are also planned.

On Sept. 20, the festival will transfer to downtown Loudonville where visitors can enjoy food and merchandise vendors, face painting and other kids activities in Central Park.

A nine-foot Bigfoot statue will be available for photo opportunities at the Four Seasons Flowers & Gifts, located at 221 West Main St.

There will also be a Bigfoot sighting board for visitors to pin their sightings on a map and a walk-like-Bigfoot contest.

But the highlight of the festival will be the speaker series at the Ohio Theatre, located at 156 North Water St.

Speaker series

  • 9:30 a.m.: Angie Heimberger, owner of Four Seasons Flowers & Gifts, will talk about the event and its sponsors.
  • 9:45 a.m.: MC Larry Sidwell is a Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization investigator who has gone on 40 expeditions to pursue Bigfoot sightings.
  • 10 a.m.: Suzanne Ferencak and Mark Maisel are Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization investigators.
  • 11:30 a.m.: Rob Rodabaugh is a Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization investigator who has attended nine Bigfoot expeditions.
  • 1 p.m.: Bea Mills is a Bigfoot investigator and founder of the Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival. She was awarded Bigfooter of the Year by Bigfoot Times in 2019.
  • 2:30 p.m.: Shane Grove and Shane Leuthold host the From the Shadows Podcast, which discusses paranormal, supernatural and cryptozoology topics.
  • 4 p.m.: Keynote speaker Matt Pruitt is the author of The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon.

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Electa Quinney: First Teacher in Wisconsin

Narrator: Electa Quinney was heartbroken to leave her home. She was barely ten years old, and she and five other Mohican girls were going far away to school. It would be a long time before they would see their families again. But they knew that education was their best chance at surviving. To understand why, we have to go back to the years before Electa was born.

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Electa and her family were Mohicans. The Mohicans lived in a thriving community in the state now known as New York. But by the 1700s, more and more European invaders were coming to America to seize land and resources. Colonization, war, and European diseases decimated the Mohican populations and homelands. In order to survive, the Mohicans were forced to move.

In the 1730s, they decided to live alongside some English colonists and form the town that became Stockbridge, Massachusetts. There, the Stockbridge Mohicans raised families, farmed and hunted, and participated in town life. When the Revolutionary War broke out, the…

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