On a chilly February morning, over 240 people showed up at Lake Snowden in Albany to do the unthinkable: jump in an icy lake that just so happened to measure 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the temperature at which water starts to freeze. However, it wasn’t just for nothing, as participants were taking the freezing plunge for a good cause. It was the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge, a charity event held to raise money for the students of Beacon School. Check out some participants taking the plunge in this video and be sure to read the full story at https://www.thepostathens.com Video Filmed by: Cole Patterson & Logan Jeffries Video Edited by: Andrew Bowlby Find us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
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Bigfoot Stomps into Nelsonville
By Michael Dorwaldt and Ranjini Shank | Oct. 5The First Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival took place Oct. 2-4, at the Historic Nelsonville Public Square. The event brought Bigfoot education, Appalachian culture, live music, local vendors, food and family entertainment to downtown Nelsonville. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt and Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Battle of the Greens rocks OU
By Michael Dorwaldt and Sam Martin | Oct. 5On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Ohio University's Housing and Residence Life held the final Battle of the Greens show. The event gave first-year students an opportunity to perform live and in front of a crowd. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt and Sam Martin Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Athens League of Women Voters hosts candidate roundtable
By Hayley Mitchell | Sep. 30On Sept. 29, the League of Women Voters of Athens County hosted a roundtable at the Athens Community Center. Candidates for various local and federal offices presented opening statements and platforms at the event. Video by: Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
