Stay tuned: Gallia native performs on ‘The Voice’
By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham - khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio Gallipolis native, Connor Christian, appeared on the blind auditions of “The Voice” on Tuesday night and made an impression on judges.
Christian, who is 23 years old and a graduate from Gallia Academy High School, performed “Bright Lights” by Gary Clark Jr. The performance prompted three of the four coaches’ chairs to turn around, signifying they wanted Christian on their team. Blake Shelton was the first coach to express his interest, followed by Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson.
The coaches all pitched themselves before Christian ultimately chose to join “Team Blake.”
Two years in, Floyd and Blackies Bakery going strong
Two years ago, Kathy Ramsey was simply hoping her new business venture, Floyd and Blackies Bakery in downtown McAdenville, would succeed.
A little less than a year ago, she was fearful of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on her fledgling bakery and its customer base.
Yet as the spring of 2021 draws near, Ramsey is faced with the enviable task as a business owner of deciding just how much growth is too much growth.
The bakery has more than doubled its initial space, with the original 800-square-foot area now serving as the kitchen.
The downtown area of Lincolnton is truly a gem. Even in the era of COVID, to take the time to walk around and even just look in the windows that are all decorated for the holidays can bring great joy and itâs free. In a combined effort between the City of Lincolnton, the Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton and the Lincoln County Public Library, window shopping has become even more interesting â especially to children.
Another of the Lincoln County Public Libraryâs wonderful âStoryWalksâ has been installed in downtown Lincolnton.
âIt was the libraryâs idea and we co-sponsored with the City of Lincolnton,â Betty Flohr, the DDAâs executive director said. âWe felt like it was an event that families could get out and do safely with their kids. It gets them to be out and see our downtown merchants. A lot of times people drive through, but they donât walk through.â
The downtown area of Lincolnton is truly a gem. Even in the era of COVID, to take the time to walk around and even just look in the windows that are all decorated for the holidays can bring great joy and itâs free. In a combined effort between the City of Lincolnton, the Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton and the Lincoln County Public Library, window shopping has become even more interesting â especially to children.
Another of the Lincoln County Public Libraryâs wonderful âStoryWalksâ has been installed in downtown Lincolnton.
âIt was the libraryâs idea and we co-sponsored with the City of Lincolnton,â Betty Flohr, the DDAâs executive director said. âWe felt like it was an event that families could get out and do safely with their kids. It gets them to be out and see our downtown merchants. A lot of times people drive through, but they donât walk through.â