Good morning, Hocking County. A historic 1879 venue is writing its next chapter as Stuart's Opera House prepares to welcome Devin Sudman as Executive Director in 2025. The longtime education director and Ohio University alum brings his vision of "joy, equity, and collaboration" to the beloved Nelsonville institution, continuing its legacy as a cultural cornerstone for Southeast Ohio communities while expanding its regional impact.
While arts celebrations flourish with The Bowen House hosting a packed October calendar of exhibitions, concerts, and "Hallowine" tastings, the community also rallies around one of its youngest members. Sixteen-year-old Dylan Sotherden remains in critical condition following a serious collision with an ODOT truck on Ohio 146. The Cumberland teen was airlifted to Columbus after the early morning accident that serves as a sobering reminder amid autumn's cultural festivities.
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🎭 Small-town opera house names local arts activist as new leader. Devin Sudman, a musician and educator with deep Ohio University ties, will become Executive Director of Stuart's Opera House in October 2025. Since 2021, Sudman has served as Education Director at the historic Nelsonville venue, which was founded in 1879. Board Chair Kristi Brooks praised his "incredible passion for the arts" and commitment to the communities Stuart's serves. Sudman, who succeeds Melissa Wales, envisions a future centered on "joy, equity, and collaboration" while expanding the opera house's impact across Southeast Ohio.
🚨 Teen driver fights for life after Ohio 146 crash. Dylan Sotherden, a 16-year-old Cumberland native and Mid East student, remains in critical condition at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. The accident occurred when Sotherden's truck crossed the center line and collided with an ODOT dump truck on October 8. The dump truck driver, William Green, 45, suffered minor injuries when his vehicle overturned after going off the road. Air Evac transported the teenager to Columbus following the early morning crash near Millers Lane.
🎭 The Bowen House fills October with arts, wine, and books. The Logan cultural center's packed calendar features the Can Do Creations Fall Showcase of artwork by Hocking Valley Industries artists running October 9-November 15. Music lovers can enjoy the "Classically Composed" concert by the Impromptu Trio on October 18, while wine enthusiasts shouldn't miss the "Hallowine" tasting events on October 24-25. The venue will also host poetry presentations and two used book sales, making it a hub for community culture this autumn.
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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
-Ephesians 4:29
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