President Joe Biden visited the site of the disastrous Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine for the first time more than a year after the accident to give an update on the work done cleaning the chemicals spilled. The train was carrying the toxic chemical vinyl chloride, and the spill caused officials to order many in East Palestine to evacuate. A large controlled burn was done to prevent a larger explosion from the train cars. Residents of the village, with a population of just under 5,000, have reported respiratory issues and rashes following the burn. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2024/02/east-palestine-joe-biden-protests-speech-derailment-trump-2024 Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
Passion Works brings Mardi Gras to Athens
By Cassie Dye | Mar. 15On Saturday, Passion Works hosted its annual Mardi Gras celebration with a theme of Spring Fling. The event is held to raise money for the Athens organization and the artists at the studio. Video by: Cassie Dye Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Bobcats celebrate Green Beer Day 2026
Mar. 5The Wednesday before spring break is known as Green Beer Day in Athens. Students flock to Court Street to celebrate the "holiday" by drinking green beer.Video by: Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepostFacebook: thepostathens
Up and Up Festival: Athens looks to bring raves OU
Feb. 22Up and Up Festival: Athens hosts raves and other events throughout the school year. The group is growing and hopes to bring major headliners to Athens. Video by: Drew Hoffmaster Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens


