OU, Athens celebrate 50th Earth Day virtually
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020This April, OU is celebrating its first ever Virtual Earth Month due to the global pandemic.
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Athens tourism suffers impact of coronavirus, faces summer uncertainty
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 8, 2020Athens summer faces cancelations, postponements and more.
Local businesses hit hard by coronavirus
By Lily Roby | Mar. 31, 2020Bagel Street Deli, Brenen’s Coffee Cafe and Donkey Coffee and Espresso are just some of the businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Athens Farmers Market strong during pandemic
By Keri Johnson | Mar. 29, 2020Some vendors have found new ways to sell their products.
Gourmand Gruenberg: Average Joe’s guide to the cup of joe
By Noah Gruenberg | Mar. 3, 2020I’ll be spending the month of March celebrating coffee pairing.
Family dinners in Nelsonville promote healthy, sustainable living
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 26, 2020FEAST is an 18-week cooking workshop by Community Food Initiatives, Live Healthy Appalachia and OSU Extension Snap-Ed in Nelsonville.
Appalachian food study examines food in the region
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 17, 2020A student is hoping to release a cookbook focused on traditional Appalachian cooking.
Local bakery gears up for Valentine’s Day
By Erin Gardner | Feb. 3, 2020Athens Sweet Arts Bakery & Desserts can bake custom orders and deliver it straight to a dorm.
Fresh Florida citrus provides a pop of color and Vitamin C to help Ohio residents
By Lily Roby | Jan. 29, 2020Indian River Direct provides fresh Florida citrus to Ohio to combat the cold winter months.
Athens’ restaurants stand the test of time
By Erin Gardner | Dec. 4, 2019Local restaurants central to the Athens community discuss what the last decade has been like and what’s to come.
Local places to serve Thanksgiving meals
By Keri Johnson | Nov. 24, 2019There are many options for Thanksgiving dinner in the region.
Helping the environment through healthy meat consumption
By Maddie Bussert | Nov. 17, 2019The meat industry, specifically, is the component of our food system that has the largest negative effect on our environment.
36th Annual Chili Bowl to take place at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 24, 2019People can stop by The Dairy Barn Arts Center and taste several different chili recipes for a good cause on Saturday.
Rosh Hashanah allows Jewish students to embrace culture
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 26, 2019Jewish students will celebrate Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah beginning this Sunday.
Two new food trucks come to town
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 18, 2019D’Angelo’s Coffee Express and The Groggy Dog Hot Dog Cart are now serving students outside near College Green.
Finding healthy lifestyle is more than dieting, some say
By Riley Runnells | Sep. 15, 2019With a negative stigma around dieting, people should focus more on their lifestyles.
Annual Pawpaw Festival showcases local vendors, entertainment for all
By Baylee DeMuth | Sep. 15, 2019The 21st annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival took place this weekend at Lake Snowden.
Fall Fest to showcase local beer on top of parking garage
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 4, 2019Ohio Brew Week will host the family-friendly event on Friday, Sept. 6.
Athens Restaurant Week celebrates local eateries
By Keri Johnson | Aug. 6, 2019Athens Restaurant Week showcased 13 restaurants in the area for a good cause.
D.P. Dough opens second Athens location
By Logan Moore | July 11, 2019The new location will be where Lady B's Fried Chicken previously was on Court Street.
