Athen's fitness fanatics talk best gyms
(09/17/25 4:00am)
With Athens housing more than 20,000 residents, there are many gyms available to both locals and Ohio University students.
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City council meets, discusses Hispanic Heritage Month, Imagination Library
(09/16/25 6:12pm)
The Athens City Council met Monday, Sept. 15, for a general session meeting. Council President Sam Crowl filled in as acting mayor in Mayor Steve Patterson’s absence, and Micah McCarey served as president pro tempore.
Pawpaw festival was hot, music was hotter
(09/16/25 4:00am)
The Pawpaw Festival, one of Southeast Ohio’s classic events, returned for its 27th year in Albany, Ohio, at Lake Snowden, bringing some wonderful musical performances. In the scorching heat of a Saturday afternoon, artists displayed musical talent and crowd interactions that kept the day cool despite the temperatures.
Police Blotter: To-go box break-in, driveway confusion and puppy lockout
(09/16/25 4:00am)
Friday, Sep. 5
OU alumna launches, lives marketing dream
(09/16/25 4:00am)
When new Bobcats arrive in Athens, they are immediately told about Ohio University’s strong alumni network.
The Athens Art Guild builds community at the farmers market
(09/16/25 4:00am)
It was a drizzly morning at the Athens Community Center Sept. 6, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s sunny mood at the Athens Farmers Market. Farmers, townies, college students and others weren’t deterred by the chill. One wonders how packed the market can get on a nicer day.
Weekender: Trivia, yoga, SKATE JAM!
(09/16/25 4:00am)
Tuesday Sept. 16
Ohio pawpaw festival bursts with fruity flavor
(09/15/25 4:00am)
Compared to your average apple, the American pawpaw is a fruit to behold.
Aiden's Add On: Rethink the divide in Athens County
(09/15/25 4:00am)
Ohio University’s campus is gorgeous. The trees, flowers and friendly students make a great atmosphere for young people from around the world to learn. However, there is a common misconception that such an environment creates a bubble that shields students from the outside world, a misconception that paints Athens as a liberally-minded wonderland filled with new ideas and investments. What people commonly reference in this idealistic belief is the city of Athens, not Athens County.
The Lynx Rufus embraces writers interested in science
(09/18/25 4:00am)
There are over 500 organizations on campus at Ohio University, and students continually bring fresh ideas for new clubs each year. One of the more recently founded groups is The Lynx Rufus, a student-run scientific magazine.
Athens High School Football: What to know for Alexander
(09/11/25 4:00am)
The so-far undefeated Athens High School Bulldogs (3-0) will play against one of their close rivals, the Alexander Spartans (2-1), at the one and only Joe Burrow Stadium this coming Friday night, with kickoff starting at 7:00 p.m.
New Raising Canes, same meal plans
(09/11/25 4:00am)
The soon-to-open Raising Cane’s at 63 S. Court St. has sparked questions about whether Ohio University students will be able to use meal swipes or Bobcat Cash to pay for food off campus.
Molly's Monologue: Our campus is wildlife's home
(09/10/25 4:00am)
Tucked away in the middle of Appalachia, Ohio University’s campus is home to a multitude of creatures. Squirrels dart across roads and sidewalks, herds of deer graze at seemingly every street corner and birds fill the silence with their songs. These aren’t just cute animals. They should serve as reminders that our campus is home to more than just students and professors. We share this space with so much wildlife, and it is our responsibility to protect it.
The Outdoor Museum at The Ridges is an educational hidden gem
(09/10/25 4:00am)
The Ridges has long been a local legend in Athens. The former Athens Lunatic Asylum was once home to nearly 2,000 patients and, at one point, was the largest employer in Athens.
Human-Interest staff relish Athens’ sweet spots
(09/10/25 4:00am)
What is the Human-Interest staff's favorite destination to enjoy a sweet treat?
Takeaways from Brian Smith's week three press conference
(09/09/25 4:00am)
Following the first win of the season for Ohio and head coach Brian Smith’s first win at Peden Stadium in his early Ohio head coaching tenure, Smith sat down with reporters for his weekly press conference.
Landmark conservation effort protects portion of Appalachian corridor
(09/09/25 4:00am)
The Athens Conservancy and Nature Conservancy are collaborating to preserve and protect 2,973 acres of land located in the Appalachian corridor. The land was donated by Betty Lowe, whose family owned the parcel of property for a century.
Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day digs up history, heritage
(09/09/25 1:09pm)
Nelsonville, just a 15-minute drive from Athens, is no stranger to history. It is one of the oldest cities in Ohio, dating back to the start of the 19th century. It has been home to thousands of families and faces in those 200 hundred years, and continues to be home to just over 5,000 people, according to the 2020 census.
Editorial: Students’ safety should be top concern
(09/09/25 4:00am)
With student enrollment numbers increasing at Ohio University and campuses nearly everywhere, it becomes concerning when students begin to worry about their safety as a result. In 2024, the Athens campus had 22,266 students in total.
