Students crowd Athens bars to participate in Green Beer Day
By Maya Morita and Addie Hedges | Mar. 3Following previous years’ COVID-19 limitations, students made the most of Athens’ Green Beer Day traditions.
BUSINESS
Spin scooters removed from Athens, OU
By Sophia Young | Jan. 24
New vinyl store opens in Athens
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 22MORE BUSINESS
Athens food truck owner seeks vending license amid possible penalty increases for unlicensed vendors
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 25An ordinance was introduced at City Council’s previous meeting that, if passed, could result in jail time for vendors breaking Athens City Code.
Medical marijuana represents a potential, but not proven, alternative to pain relief in Southeast Ohio
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 21As medical marijuana enters into the region, it is yet to be seen whether it has an effect on addiction.
Towing in Athens causes confusion among residents
By Anna Millar | Oct. 20Both current and former Athens residents have experienced frustration with the pricing of a tow, though state and city code outlines what the cost should be.
New barbershop on Court Street welcomes customers
By Tre Spencer | Oct. 20Bam & Bros Barbershop’s owner is looking forward to the shop’s first city inspection.
OU Center for Entrepreneurship offers support, funding for student ventures
By Tre Spencer | Oct. 17The OU Center for Entrepreneurship supports student entrepreneurs and provides skills to students looking to create their own businesses.
OU and Athens businesses look forward to revenue from Homecoming Weekend 2021
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 6Ben Ziff, manager at Donkey Coffee, said it will be interesting to see how COVID-19 affects Athens businesses during Homecoming 2021.
Athens businesses do not expect masking issues, hope for high sales during Homecoming
By Anna Millar | Oct. 5Multiple Athens businesses said they are continuing their masking policies throughout Homecoming but are not expecting to face any problems.
Athens festivals aid small business sales
By Alyssa Cruz | Oct. 4Small businesses like Thistlestitch and Dumpster Score had the opportunity to connect with their customers in-person at Athens festivals.
Murphy’s Farm ‘Field of Screams’ set to reopen for 2021
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 16John Murphy, co-owner of the “Field of Screams,” said he’s expecting more than 10,000 customers this fall.
Here’s how Athens restaurants changed over the summer
By Claire Schiopota | Sep. 6Union Street Diner added a parklet mid-July and El Tenampa opened its doors to the public in April.
City Council: Athens discusses creation of mental health emergency response team; urgent repairs needed to fire department
By Sophia Young | June 15The mental health emergency response team is meant to aid in crises where law enforcement can not, as well as prevent personal injury to the individual.
OU students juggle owning business, studies
By Mary Jane Sanese | May 27Student business owners turn hobbies into side hustles while excelling in school.
Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium brings spiritual gifts to Athens
By Emma Skidmore | May 6, 2021The store carries art from local artists in addition to tarot cards, incense and more.
A look at Athens businesses’ hours, services as the pandemic continues
By Sophia Young | Apr. 24, 2021The Post created a business guide to help navigate services and closures in Athens.
