If you’ve never been please check out the Bijou Theatre on Fairfield Avenue Downtown. It’s a gem. It has been named one of the most
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Showcasing The Genius Of Photographer Ed Brinsko
UPDATE: Brinsko images. On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. an opening reception at McLevy Hall, 202 State Street Downtown, will feature the artistry of
Read moreLocal Leaders Say Ohio Wrong On Wrights, Whitehead First In Flight
From City Communications Director Brett Broesder: In Connecticut, several city and town officials today took aim at a resolution in the Ohio General Assembly that
Read moreOIB Cracks One Million Views In 2014
Okay, you gotta give me a little latitude to toot my testosterone. We’ve been populating this site for seven years and in 2014 OIB hit
Read moreHelen Antoniak, 91, Black Rock’s Gift
On December 21, we lost Helen Antoniak, a devoted lifelong resident of the city and matriarch of a greeting card store on Fairfield Avenue in
Read moreThe Revival Of Christmas Village
Sweet treats and eats and good health to all OIB friends this season. Christmas Village has been part of the city’s holiday fabric for more
Read moreGarth: Jack McGregor The Most Attractive Candidate I Ever Handled
Legendary political guru David Garth passed away on Monday. As his New York Times obituary points out, he was an innovator, a godfather of campaign
Read moreWhen The Toolmaker Becomes A Baker, Gene Farkas’ Perfect Pastries
They don’t make them like Gene Farkas anymore, still going strong as he turns 88 next month. When I was a young scribe the toolmaker
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