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A worker welds to the steel framing of the HIC building.

A look inside the HIC construction zone

Michael Stegner

Once a metal skeleton, walls are now going up as the construction of the Health Innovation Center has reached its halfway mark, according to Project Manager Mark Jones. Jones said construction, which...

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Made up of painters, sculptors, photographers, and an array of artistic visionaries, the nine seniors’ final portfolios cover a variety of themes.

Made up of painters, sculptors, photographers, and an array of artistic visionaries, the nine seniors’ final portfolios cover a variety of themes.

The giant life-like sculpture of an elephant was the centerpiece of Poynter's display.

The giant life-like sculpture of an elephant was the centerpiece of Poynter's display.

After the opening reception, guests mingled and enjoyed the conversation that the art had evoked.

After the opening reception, guests mingled and enjoyed the conversation that the art had evoked.

Benny Poynter created replicas of endangered species for his final exhibition.

Benny Poynter created replicas of endangered species for his final exhibition.

“Ugly Boy” projects the feelings of how being in your early 20s feels, according to Mudd.

“Ugly Boy” projects the feelings of how being in your early 20s feels, according to Mudd.

"Out of My Comforst Zone" by Herman, represents how he find himself in nature.

"Out of My Comforst Zone" by Herman, represents how he find himself in nature.

The crowd is excited to hear The James Hunter Six perform this year at MPMF.

The crowd is excited to hear The James Hunter Six perform this year at MPMF.

Cincinnati, Ohio based PUBLIC is a pop/rock trio of three men, who was rocking the crowd.

Cincinnati, Ohio based PUBLIC is a pop/rock trio of three men, who was rocking the crowd.

Huntington hard rockers Ona put on an incredible performance for their fans at the WNKU stage at MidPoint Music Festival this year.

Huntington hard rockers Ona put on an incredible performance for their fans at the WNKU stage at MidPoint Music Festival this year.

Local punk band, Leggy, performs on the Eli's BBQ sponsored stage that was free to the public.

Local punk band, Leggy, performs on the Eli's BBQ sponsored stage that was free to the public.

Folk rockers Cereus Bright combine many different sounds into their modern indie musical performance on the YMCA stage at MidPoint Music Festival this year.

Folk rockers Cereus Bright combine many different sounds into their modern indie musical performance on the YMCA stage at MidPoint Music Festival this year.

Folk rockers Cereus Bright combine many different sounds into their modern indie musical performance on the YMCA stage at MidPoint Music Festival this year.

Folk rockers Cereus Bright combine many different sounds into their modern indie musical performance on the YMCA stage at MidPoint Music Festival this year.

Sycamore street is converted into a market two blocks long with food trucks, beer booths and merchandise from all sorts of local vendors.

Sycamore street is converted into a market two blocks long with food trucks, beer booths and merchandise from all sorts of local vendors.

Sycamore street is converted into a market two blocks long with food trucks, beer booths and merchandise from all sorts of local vendors.

Sycamore street is converted into a market two blocks long with food trucks, beer booths and merchandise from all sorts of local vendors.

The main two stages at MPMF this year sat in an empty parking lot in between Sycamore and Broadway.

The main two stages at MPMF this year sat in an empty parking lot in between Sycamore and Broadway.

Orchards are a local band performing at Midpoint Music Festival this year. They will play Sunday night at Maudie's.

Meet indie-rock trio Orchards

Michael Stegner

Last year at MidPoint Music Festival, Austin Tracey waited patiently at the side of the stage as the band Automagik finished their set. At the end, he approached the band to congratulate them for the amazing...

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