Category Archives: Village of New Concord

Local university responds to current state of the nation 

The statement “Black Lives Matter“ was introduced in 2013, but has risen in use after George Floyd, a Black man, died in Minneapolis while being detained by an officer.  This event prompted an outrage around the world with thousands protesting the death of not only Floyd, but additional African Americans … Continue reading

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Local native Adam Calvert to perform at Fireman’s Festival

Story updated July 9, 7:25 p.m. The annual New Concord Fireman’s Festival will take place on a smaller scale this year because of the coronavirus pandemic that is resurging throughout much of the United States. Brent Gates, the New Concord … Continue reading

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