Mid-Ohio Valley Odds and Ends

(Coal – Photo Illustration/MetroCreative)

Southeast Ohio History Center to host The Clash at Sunday Creek

ATHENS — The Southeast Ohio History Center Lyceum Speaker Series will present a program on the unrest in the Hocking Valley Coal Fields at noon on Sept. 19 at 24 West State St. in Athens.

Jobie Seimer, former Green Beret, author and military historian, will discuss his book “The Clash at Sunday Creek: Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion.” Seimer’s talk, addressing the Battle of Corning (Sept. 19, 1880), the first battle of the Ohio National Guard, will take place on the 144th anniversary of the clash.

For more information on the Southeast Ohio History Center or about the Lyceum brown bag luncheon speaker series call 740-592-2280 or visit the web at www.southeastohiohistory.org.

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Parkersburg Woman’s Club conducting food drive on Sept. 28

As part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs National Day of Service began in 2023, the Parkersburg Woman’s Club will hold a food drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 28 for the Synergy Food Pantry at Christ United Methodist Church, 323 Ninth St., Parkersburg.

Non-perishable items can be dropped off through Sept. 27 at the VFW at 1630 Garfield Ave., the American Legion at 2505 Ohio Ave. and Community Partners United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley.

The 2024 Day of Service focuses on food insecurity and hunger.