Bigfoot Stomps into Nelsonville

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Bigfoot Stomps into Nelsonville

By Michael Dorwaldt and Ranjini Shank | 7:32pm

The 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

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Battle of the Greens rocks OU

By Michael Dorwaldt and Sam Martin | Oct. 5

On 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

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The Athens League of Women Voters hosts candidate roundtable

By Hayley Mitchell | Sep. 30

On 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

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Fall Fest brings gender-affirming resources to Athens

By Brooke Strohm and Hayley Mitchell | Sep. 27

The fourth annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest brought free health care and resources to Athens. The event offered gender-affirming haircuts, legal name change services and free HIV and STI testing. The festival aimed to connect the Athens community with accessible LGBTQIA+ resources and support. Video by: Hayley Mitchell and Brooke Strohm Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Fans Flock to Mothman Festival

By Camden Paeltz | Sep. 21

The annual Mothman Festival was held this weekend in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. People from across Appalachia gathered at the festival to celebrate their favorite cryptid. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Walking together: Out of the Darkness comes to Athens

By Drew Hoffmaster | Sep. 20

The Southeastern Ohio Out of the Darkness Walk brought Ohio University students and the community together Saturday at West State Street Park to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Ohio Chapter, the event featured a walk, live music, local vendors, community organizations and activities for attendees. Video by: Drew Hoffmaster Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Pawpaw Festival brings the fruit to Nelsonville

By Camden Paeltz | Sep. 20

The 28th annual Pawpaw Festival was held Sept. 18-20. After 25 years at Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio, the festival moved to the Snow Fork Center in Nelsonville for the first time in 2026. The festival brought people from across Ohio together to celebrate the pawpaw and its endless possibilities. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Little Wing brings purpose to secondhand shopping

By Hayley Mitchell | Sep. 17

Located off East State Street, Little Wing Thrift Shop offers an eclectic selection of secondhand merchandise and promotes shopping with a purpose. Video by: Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Athens Skate Jam drops in for its sixth year

By Camden Paeltz | Sep. 14

The sixth annual Athens Skate Jam was held on Saturday. The daylong skating and music festival raised money to support improvements to the Athens skate park, free music and arts opportunities provided by the Athens Artists Memorial Project at the event. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Athens County Krafters sews purpose

By Sophie Thimmes | Sep. 13

The Athens County Krafters meet every week at the Athens County Library to “play with sticks and string.” Over the weeks, members have become close friends through knitting and conversation. The group also holds charity fundraisers through the library. Video by: Sophie Thimmes Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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UAOU rally supports faculty, displays ongoing frustration

By Michael Dorwaldt and Hayley Mitchell | Sep. 10

The United Academics of Ohio University held a rally Wednesday where students, faculty and Athens business owners gathered on College Green in support of OU faculty unionization. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt and Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Flea-Ji Vintage Shop comes to Ohio University

By Ranjini Shank | Sep. 10

Flea-Ji, a traveling vintage market in partnership with Ohio University’s Phi Gamma Delta chapter, made a stop in Athens on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The market consisted of individual vendors selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry and sneakers. Video by: Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Soccer: Ohio falls to Indiana, Pittsburgh over the weekend

By Camden Paeltz | Sep. 8

Ohio women’s soccer fell to Pitt 3-0 on Thursday before dropping a 3-2 match to Indiana on Sunday at Chessa Field.Jaimason Brooker and Lilian Weller scored for the Bobcats against Indiana as Ohio moved to 2-3 during the season.Ohio will be back in action Sunday, Sept. 13, on the road against Duquesne.Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepostFacebook: thepostathens

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Athens marks International Overdose Awareness Day

By Michael Dorwaldt , Hayley Mitchell and Sophie Thimmes | Sep. 2

International Overdose Awareness Day brings Athens residents together to share resources and raise awareness on drug abuse. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt, Hayley Mitchell and Sophie Thimmes Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Slabstock returns with first show of the year

By Hayley Mitchell | Sep. 1

On Aug. 29, Slabstock, a house-show venue in Athens, held its first show of the year. Bands including Tsujigiri, Rough Patch and Chump performed at the venue. Video by: Hailey Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Students destress at Ohio University's Welcome Week Petting Zoo

By Camden Paeltz | Aug. 30

Ohio University's Center for Student Engagement and Leadership set up a petting zoo to give students a chance to take a break from classes and spend time with friends and animals. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Students discover campus organizations at Ohio University Involvement Fair

By Camden Paeltz | Aug. 25

On Aug. 23, Ohio University’s Center for Student Engagement and Leadership held its annual involvement fair. Students gathered on College Green to learn about student organizations they could join during their time at OU.Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepostFacebook: thepostathens

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Nelsonville Music Festival welcomes community for 20th year

By Michael Dorwaldt | July 20

The Nelsonville Music Festival brings together national, regional and local artists in the rolling hills of southeast Ohio. In addition to music, the festival features local food, local vendors and activities for all ages. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Community gathers at 'Baileys in motion' Celebration

By Michael Dorwaldt | Apr. 27

On Saturday, a communication and non-profit organizing class hosted an event at Bailey's Pump Track in Millfield. Saturday’s activities included bike races, face painting, trail mix making, hand-painting and a raffle and giveaway to support ORCA. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Athens Photo Project provides creative space for people to heal

By Camden Paeltz and Maria Saunders | Apr. 27

The Athens Photo Project has been in the community for the past 25+ years. The organization uses photography to support mental health and recovery in Appalachian Ohio, giving participants a creative space to heal, connect and grow. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2026/04/athens-photo-project-mental-health-healing-appalachia-ohio-solutions-journalism-app Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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