Good morning, Hocking County. The ancient walls of Ash Cave are about to resonate with orchestral magic once again. Mark your calendars for June 15, when the Columbus Symphony Orchestra returns to this natural amphitheater for their fourth consecutive performance. Those who've experienced this unique blend of classical music and natural acoustics know why parking passes sell out faster than concert tickets at Madison Square Garden.
While music fills one corner of our community, inspiring acts of service echo in another. The annual Tunnel to Towers 5K recently raised an impressive $50,000 to support families of fallen first responders. Started by Lezlee Armes after losing her firefighter husband Jeff in 2021, this race transforms personal tragedy into community strength. With 150 participants this year, it's a powerful reminder of how Hocking County shows up when it matters most.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎵 Columbus Symphony Orchestra returns to magical Ash Cave this June. The outdoor performance at Hocking Hills will take place on June 15 from 3-4 pm, marking the orchestra's fourth consecutive year at the natural venue. Parking passes, which admit up to eight guests per vehicle, go on sale May 2 and are expected to sell out quickly. ODNR Director Mary Mertz describes the experience as "truly remarkable," combining live music with the rich natural setting. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets, though VIP tickets with seating are available for an additional $20.
🎵 Symphony returns to echo through ancient Ohio cave. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra will perform at Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park on June 15, marking their fourth consecutive year at this unique acoustic venue. General admission passes go on sale May 2, with proceeds supporting Ohio's 76 state parks. The natural cave setting creates an extraordinary experience where music resonates throughout the space. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets, though VIP tickets with seating are available for an additional $20.
🏃♀️ Nelsonville races to honor fallen heroes and help their families. The annual Tunnel to Towers 5K, organized by Lezlee Armes, raised over $50,000 with 150 participants this year. Armes started the event after the foundation provided her family with a mortgage-free home following her firefighter husband Jeff's line-of-duty death in 2021. The national foundation, created to honor 9/11 hero Stephen Siller, supports injured and fallen first responders and veterans across America. Participants included retired police officer Bob Heddleston, who has attended Tunnel to Towers events in multiple cities and plans to join the 25th anniversary race in New York City.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
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🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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🙏 In Remembrance
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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