The Athens Quilt Trail is on display at Donkey Coffee until April 26 and includes quilt squares decorated by locals and other interactive art works. The interactive art piece was available for residents to work on in multiple local businesses during January and February.
This past weekend’s Mill Fest brought students together and created an exciting atmosphere, with more to come in the next few weekends.
The Invisible Ground Project gives Athens’ locals and visitors the ability to connect with local historical markers with interactive elements found in the Invisible Ground app.
The Athens Public Transit is free through AmeriHealth and picks up hundreds of passengers daily. The HAPCAP mobility director explains its free services, how to utilize them and talks about plans for APT. Some passengers say they could benefit from more buses and more routes.
The Athens Community Center offers a Scottish country dance class, open for anyone wanting to connect with others while learning patterns of footwork to combine into social dances.
March is Women’s History Month, and there are many OU women to celebrate and recognize. In honor of Women’s History Month, a Wiki edit-a-thon will be held in the library to celebrate OU grad and artist Sara Gilfert.
Athens County is busy this week with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, artistic workshops and the Global Arts Festival.
New local band Rough Patch consists of five members who love spending time creating music and jamming with each other. The band has several shows in the near future, and welcomes anyone interested in its rock sound.
The Athens County Public Libraries offer programming like LEGO building and resources like the Library of Things and Tool Library.
Bobcats and Ballgowns, founded last fall, is a student-run, character performing organization.
Ohio University, ranked 17th out of 1,598 schools for top party schools in America in 2026, establishes a heavy alcohol drinking scene. However, some Bobcats remain sober.
Gwyneth Philips, recent Olympic gold medalist and goalie for Team USA women’s hockey, continues to call Athens home despite her busy and exciting career.
The Swift Society provides students with a space to celebrate Taylor Swift’s music while building connections and hosting philanthropy events.
The Side Pieces is a group of drag artists with The Side Bar, with the mission to create a welcoming and fun space for everyone. The group performs themed shows and supports charities and organizations while providing Athens with a good time.
Many OU students take on multiple majors and minors as a way to enhance skills, broaden knowledge and create opportunities for post-graduation plans.
One of the all-girls bands in Athens, Mr. Evil strives to showcase each member's voice and talent in songs and performances.
MoSo Farm, a small farm in Athens County, has been focused on sustainable farming practices and healthy community since its owners started it.
Crumbs Bakery supplies handmade breads, crackers, cookies and more to Athens businesses and shoppers for nearly four decades. Worker-owned since 1986, the bakery operates out of ACEnet and delivers to local staples like Donkey Coffee, Seaman’s Cardinal Super Market and Kindred Market.
This week, there will be spring festivities across Athens County to welcome warmer weather.
Many Bobcats have an allergy, which can cut down on their options in the dining halls and make it harder for them to get a good meal in. Accommodations are available for students through OU’s culinary dietitian, and they are encouraged to meet and make a plan for any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Solutions by The State News