Keystone’s Mac Shack opens Athens location
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 16At 14 S. Court St., the Athens location is open until 4 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Athens business owners, employees continue to combat worker shortage
By Cole Patterson | Feb. 7High turnover rates and numerous call-offs are just a few of the problems causing headaches.
OU alumni support each other through their woman-owned businesses
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 31, 2022Ohio University roots have led these alumni to creating and finding new opportunities.
Spin scooters removed from Athens, OU
By Sophia Young | Jan. 24, 2022The company’s global restructuring causes withdrawal from markets, including Athens.
New vinyl store opens in Athens
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 22, 2021ROAR was once a local pop-up shop but has now transitioned to being the only record store in Athens County.
Athens food truck owner seeks vending license amid possible penalty increases for unlicensed vendors
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 25, 2021An 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. 21, 2021As 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. 20, 2021Both 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. 20, 2021Bam & 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. 17, 2021The 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. 6, 2021Ben 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. 5, 2021Multiple 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. 4, 2021Small 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. 16, 2021John 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. 6, 2021Union Street Diner added a parklet mid-July and El Tenampa opened its doors to the public in April.
