Good morning, Meigs County. Halloween is hitting all the right notes as the Ohio University Symphony prepares to raise the spirits—and raise the roof—with their first-ever "Symphony of Screams" concert this Friday. With costumed musicians, audience prizes, and "Very Important Ghost" seating, this $10 musical haunt (free for those under 18!) proves that classical music doesn't have to be deadly serious—just a little dead.
Meanwhile, a familiar face is taking center stage at Stuart's Opera House as Devin Sudman steps into the spotlight as executive director. After serving as education director since 2021, his decade-long involvement with the historic venue positions him perfectly to strengthen Southeastern Ohio's arts ecosystem. In less harmonious news, Wood County Magistrate Court has been busy handling everything from shoplifting to more serious charges, with most defendants receiving fines and probation rather than jail time.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎻 Spooky symphony brings musical mischief to downtown Parkersburg. The Ohio University Symphony will perform the first-ever "Symphony of Screams" concert this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Wood County Resiliency Center. Tickets are $10 for adults while those under 18 can attend for free, with costumed musicians encouraging audience participation and costume-wearing for prize drawings. The West Virginia Symphony of Parkersburg organized this Halloween-themed event specifically to attract new concertgoers to symphonic music. Special "Very Important Ghost" seating is available for $25, with refreshments and spooky drinks adding to the festive atmosphere.
🎭 Arts champion rises to lead historic opera house. Devin Sudman has been appointed executive director of Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, after serving as its education director since 2021. With over a decade of involvement with the organization, Sudman aims to strengthen the arts ecosystem in Southeastern Ohio through community partnerships and accessible education programs. Stuart's Opera House currently runs numerous initiatives including an Afterschool Music Program with 60+ students and theater education for the Nelsonville-York Drama Club. Sudman's leadership style focuses on listening to community needs and responding with impactful arts experiences.
⚖️ Wood County court hands out fines and probation in latest rulings. Several Parkersburg residents faced justice in Wood County Magistrate Court, with charges ranging from shoplifting to child abuse. Most defendants received fines and probation, with suspended jail sentences common among the cases. Amy Nicole Lyons received home confinement for obstruction with threats of harm, while Kenneth Allen Smith faced more serious charges with a $30,000 bond for burglary. The court also processed numerous traffic violations, including speeding and expired registrations.
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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.
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