VIDEO: O’Betty’s Red Hot undergoes renovations amid uncertain times
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 27, 2021Owner Bob Satmary is eager to open up to the public again.
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Local businesses adjust return policies due to COVID-19
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 20, 2021After facing a tough year due to COVID-19 guidelines, some local businesses are still adjusting their return policies.
Jackie O’s expands to Columbus with new location
By Sophia Young | Dec. 17, 2020The iconic Athens establishment opened a new location on North Fourth Street in Columbus.
As COVID-19 cases rise, Athens businesses prepare for students to return for Spring Semester
By Sophia Young | Dec. 6, 2020Here’s a look at how several Athens businesses are preparing to handle the influx of students set to return to campus in the Spring.
Athens-based company leads charge in fight against COVID-19
By Ryan Maxin | Dec. 3, 2020Stirling Ultracold has developed freezers that could hold a possible vaccine for COVID-19.
Small businesses Uptown prep for holiday season
By Colleen McLafferty | Nov. 30, 2020Gift giving may look different for many this year.
Local businesses feel confident about surviving a possible second statewide shutdown
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 24, 2020Local businesses are looking positively toward Spring Semester and the influx of students it will bring to campus.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew to start Thursday night
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 17, 2020The curfew will last 21 days.
Casa Nueva resumes dine-in services
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 16, 2020Casa has reopened its dine-in services in the cantina.
ARTS/West set to reopen January 2021
By Lily Roby | Nov. 16, 2020CARES Act funding provided by the city government enables ARTS/West to reopen since its August closure.
Bubbles Tea and Juice Co. opens Court Street location after pandemic delay
By Taylor Burnette | Nov. 11, 2020The business is now serving its teas, smoothies, acai bowls and more to Court Street consumers.
Coronavirus: State of Ohio reinstating mask mandate; Universities could be virtual next semester if trend continues
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 11, 2020A decision about restaurants, bars and gyms will be made Nov. 19.
Worth a Reminder: Lobbying to label employees as independent contractors is a scary precedent
By Camden Gilreath | Oct. 27, 2020The lobbying practices of gig companies to exempt themselves from sufficiently paying and providing benefits to their employees in California must be defeated handily in the upcoming election.
ARTS/West closes, community disappointed
By Lily Roby | Oct. 14, 2020The local arts center shut down due to lack of work, but staff and others are fighting the closure.
Pondering with Patterson: The Toledo Farmers Market is great for small business
By Lauren Patterson | Oct. 7, 2020If you want to support local business like you do in Athens, try your hometown’s farmer’s market.
Rocky Brands military contracts provide local products at-large
By Anna Millar | Oct. 7, 2020A $9 million Navy contract awarded to Nelsonville’s Rocky Brands was extended in the spring of this year.
Thinking in Print: Malls are dying, and it’s a shame
By Charlene Pepiot | Oct. 5, 2020The Miami Valley Centre Mall today is in a sad state.
6 finalists chosen for dean of College of Business position, virtual forums
By Abby Miller | Oct. 2, 2020The virtual forums will take place between Oct. 6 and Oct. 15.
Local liquor stores see rise and fall in sales during COVID-19
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 1, 2020Local alcohol venues are reexamining how to stay open in Athens.
Athens movie theaters stay afloat during COVID-19
By Hannah Burkhart | Sep. 13, 2020Movie theaters in Athens are doing everything to stay in business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
