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In the middle of the 20th century, Southwestern Ohio was to bluegrass what Nashville is to country music.

The Radio Ramblers are regularly featured on the Grand Ole Opry, as is the Larry Stephenson Band. They'll perform in two venues this weekend.

Local bluegrass musician Joe Mullins, alongside fellow local musician and author Fred Bartenstein, will showcase the book and album of the same name, highlighting Ohio musical heritage.

M Norm Macdonald, the comedian known for hosting the Weekend Update segment on "Saturday Night Live," was honored during this week's premiere of the show's 47th season, with current Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che taking a moment to honor their beloved predecessor, who died last month at age 61 after a private battle with cancer. "It is a bittersweet night for us tonight," Jost said at the end of the comedians' set. "On Sept. 14, our friend Norm Macdonald passed away," added Che. Hailing the revered comic as "the reason that I ever...

Industrial Strength Bluegrass: Southwestern Ohio's Musical Legacy was named the International Bluegrass Music Association's Album of the Year during a ceremony last night in Raleigh, NC. Joe Mullins who produced the album released on Smithsonian Folkways earlier this year, accepted the award and expressed heart-felt gratitude upon receiving the honor. Watch Joe Mullins' Acceptance HERE