Athens schemes as Halloween creeps closer
Halloween is one of the most anticipated weekends of the year in Athens.
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Halloween is one of the most anticipated weekends of the year in Athens.
Friday, Oct. 10
Correction appended: A previous version of this article listed Appalachian Children Coalition as Appalachian Children’s Coalition. The change has been made.
With Ohio University’s Homecoming on this weekend's horizon, many Bobcats may be too distracted to attend the second “No Kings” protest despite adamantly supporting the cause. However, by attending the event, change becomes possible.
Election Day is Nov. 4, and voters have the opportunity to participate in many local and state issues. Voting can be a challenge for college students who may be away from home, where they might be registered to vote.
Three Ohio educators’ unions have filed a lawsuit against the state over a provision in the budget that would change the makeup of the retirement board, according to the Statehouse News Bureau.
Bloom Dispensary, located at 9 W. Stimson Ave., recently opened its doors to Athens customers and students, making this Bloom’s seventh location in Ohio.
Fall has officially arrived at Ohio University and around town, squirrels can be seen riffling through piles of leaves, while students take advantage of the sweater weather to combat the slight October chill.
Monday, Oct. 13
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed July 4, bringing changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Friday, Oct. 3
Oct. 6 was the last day to register to vote in the November general election in Ohio. Not every election is about who leads from the White House, but votes still matter, even for the seemingly smaller elections. The positions and issues people vote on in local and state elections have a significant impact on communities. The Ohio general election is Nov. 4, and practicing the right to vote is important, whether it is at the local, state or federal level.
After its original cancellation in 2006, “Reading Rainbow” is back after nearly 20 years! This revival is paving the way for new generations to have access to books and free education, helping “motivate…and encourage kids to become avid readers.”
Appalachian ghost stories of the eerie terrain have been told for hundreds of years, passed down from generation to generation. The mountain range is approximately 1,500 miles, going through 15 states. The mountains are also ancient, as it’s one of the oldest mountains on the planet, dating back 500 to 300 million years ago. The truth of what is haunting Appalachia might be more sinister than a couple of ghosts.
It’s October in Southeast Ohio, and there’s no shortage of the summer’s lingering heat. Intense flooding followed by periods of drought is increasingly common in the area, which is made even more concerning by recent federal cuts to reporting services and the current government shutdown in Washington, D.C.
The Appalachian region of Ohio is widely recognized as having a history of poverty. According to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, 17% of individuals in Southeast Ohio were living below the federal poverty line in 2023, higher than the state average of 13%.
Spanning multiple counties in Ohio, Rural Action works to strengthen the environment of the Appalachian region.
An Ohio University professor took his passion for anatomy online, reaching millions of science enthusiasts across the globe.
More than 50 people gathered outside the American Legion in Athens, Ohio, on Friday, Oct. 3, to protest U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman’s keynote speech at the Athens County Democrats’ Fall Fundraising Dinner.
Ohio Republican lawmakers decided in August to cut lead abatement funds from $7.5 million to $250,000 for the 2026 fiscal year. The funds used to go toward investigating the source of lead exposure, preventing future exposures and educating the public about the dangers of lead.