New vinyl store opens in Athens
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 22ROAR was once a local pop-up shop but has now transitioned to being the only record store in Athens County.
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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 6The 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. 24The Post created a business guide to help navigate services and closures in Athens.
Athens small businesses have higher expectations for summer sales
By Maya Morita | Apr. 18Businesses in Athens have struggled financially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but increases in vaccinations and decreases in restrictions are providing them with hope for a normal summer.
Customers reminisce on Lam’s Garden as it plans to close
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 9The Lam’s family will be remembered by Athens community for the 40 years of service.
OU men’s basketball’s success benefits university, local businesses
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 5While the university gained from OU’s achievements, it also spent more than $17,000 on advertising.
Bill meant to dissolve businesses' COVID-19 health violations introduced to Ohio House of Representatives
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 28Some locals view the bill as positive thing for Athens businesses and the community.
Late night eateries in Athens begin returning to normalcy
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 21An increase of students on campus and the removal of curfews has increased business for local restaurants.
