What’s in a Name?
Beyond Reason by Rob PerezI don’t get too in the weeds on professional football. They’ve got plenty of talking heads to cover all the points, from every conceivable angle, all day long. And yet, a…
Obituaries
House under construction destroyed by weekend fire
Madison Messenger Staff Report WEST JEFFERSON – A fire in the overnight hours of Saturday, Feb. 7 destroyed a large house that was under construction in the 100 block of Dogwood Court in West Jefferson.…
Happening at Mt. Sterling Public Library
Mt. Sterling Public Library hosted Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas on Saturday, January 24 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Instructor Karen Hines led the full-house workshop on painting a winter-themed picture. The group was diverse with…
Wrestling Squads Compete at Top-Tier Tournaments
Ciera Bierbaugh Madison Messenger Madison Plains High School wrestling program had a busy and successful weekend, with the boys, girls, and junior high squads competing in some of the most competitive tournaments in Ohio. The…
The origins of Groundhog Day
Metro CreativeGroundhog Day is a lighthearted tradition that millions of people enjoy each February, and the custom may have much older roots than celebrants realize. The American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project notes that…