Hotels reach capacity, raise prices for OU’s big weekends
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 24, 2024Hotels in the Athens area typically reach capacity and raise prices during Ohio University-sponsored event weekends, such as Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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TimberNook, Child Development Center highlight importance of play
By Taylor Orcutt | Sep. 13, 2024TimberNook, along with OU’s Child Development Center, recognizes and reinforces the importance of play to healthy child development.
Red Brick Tavern’s post-renovation relaunch draws crowds
By Drew Hoffmaster | Sep. 10, 2024After a summer of renovations, Red Brick Tavern re-opens doors with a new look aimed at making use of empty space and drawing in both new and returning customers.
Athens plastic bag ban faces legal challenge
By Maggie Amacher | Aug. 22, 2024An Athens City ordinance, which took effect on Jan. 1, prohibits local businesses within Athens City limits from providing single-use plastic bags. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against the city on Dec. 27, 2023, arguing that the ban was unconstitutional under the Ohio Revised Code and demanding enforcement be stopped.
Athens Bread Company reopens with changes
By Olivia Gilliand | June 3, 2024Athens Bread Company reopened after an extended hiatus to learn from other bread makers. Now it’s back open but with some changes to the hours and menu.
CIBED hosts ribbon cutting event for new location on Court Street
By Maggie Amacher | Apr. 25, 2024The Center for International Business, Education and Development, or CIBED, held a ribbon-cutting event and open house Thursday afternoon to celebrate a new location and expanded programming. CIBED joins a suite next to the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Center at 31 S. Court St. The new location is a place for anyone affiliated with the university to come and explore experiential learning needs, socialize and gather.
Plans for Raising Canes to come to uptown Athens
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 23, 2024Expect the fast-food restaurant Raising Canes to come to Athens; The restaurant will be on the first floor of the new hotel, The Lostro, located on the corner of South Court and West Union.
Chipotle, Starbucks to join East State Street in Fall 2024
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 21, 2024Despite the current uptown Chipotle and Starbucks locations, the chain restaurants are coming to East Street in Fall 2024. Construction is currently underway starting with Chipotle and then Starbucks.
Lostro building to become a boutique hotel, honors local history
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 17, 2024Collaboration between Athens and Columbus-based developers brings new business, $11 million project
Brazilian students cheer on Bobcat basketball
By Gina Napoli | Mar. 18, 2024A group of international students from Brazil cheered on the OU basketball team during their two-week exchange program in February. Learn more about their fun cheers and the Latin American Institute of Business program.
Student Senate helps expand Career Closet
By Maggie Valentine | Feb. 15, 2024Thanks to the Student Senate’s donations, the Career Closet is bursting at the seams full of business attire available for all students at Ohio University.
Rise & Grind creates another local coffee option
By Olivia Gilliand | Feb. 5, 2024Athens recently welcomed a new coffee food truck to its uptown area, Rise & Grind. With the addition of the business, there are now four local coffee options in the uptown area that are less than a five-minute walk from one another, creating more options for coffee drinkers and potential competition between businesses.
6 Athens businesses granted money to make facilities more accessible
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 17, 2024Mayor Patterson approved and allocated $30,000 from discretionary funds after Athens City Disabilities Commission members Annah Korpi and Davey McNelly worked with Service-Safety Director Andy Stone to form the program.
5 ways to leverage yourself in college
By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 16, 2023Read below to find out how to make the most out of your academic and professional life while in college.
Here's how to find affordable business attire
By Simone Tillman | Nov. 13, 2023The season of internships and graduations is rapidly approaching; be prepared to put your best self forward, starting with the outfit.
The Farmacy closes its doors to Athens
By Alison Patton | Nov. 9, 2023After over 50 years of serving the Athens community, The Farmacy Natural and Speciality Foods will soon be closing its doors.
The Farmacy announces it will close
By Madalyn Blair | Nov. 1, 2023The store has served the Athens community for 53 years, supplying people with grocery food items, essential oils, health and beauty products, and a deli serving sandwiches and smoothies.
Is Snag the new DoorDash?
By Suzanne Piper | Sep. 27, 2023New delivery service, SNAG, gains attention across campus
Students drive revenue growth for ORYZA Asian Grill
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 21, 2023ORYZA Asian Grill opened in mid-May and struggled to make revenue without students; however, since welcoming students back on campus in August, sales have been increasing for the third Asian cuisine restaurant along Court Street.
Park’s Place expands from Amesville to Court St.
By Suzanne Piper | Sep. 13, 2023Park’s Place is a casual dining establishment that offers late-night to-go and sit-down meals. Its owner Josh Vernon, said he decided to expand the restaurant out of Amesville and open doors to Ohio University students and Athens residents.
