Athens Bread Company bakes goods, fosters positivity
By Caitlyn Vance | Dec. 16Athens Bread Company, a neighborhood staple, has served the community for over 10 years.
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Band-O-Rama returns, cacophony echoes from Memorial Auditorium
Dec. 9The Ohio University Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, University Band and the Marching 110 performed in the annual Band-O-Rama on Thursday.
Free holiday market serves locals, spreads positivity
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 9On Saturday, Athens locals were invited to explore tables and clothing racks set up in the Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites hotel. Happy Snacking collaborated with the Fairfield Inn to host the No Spend Holiday Market.
ACEnet features, toasts local businesses
By Libby Shoemaker | Dec. 9The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks’ holiday mart featured a large range of local business clients, inviting Athens’ residents to shop locally and further explore the neighborhood’s small business scene.
Weekender Briefs: Finals preparations, holiday spirit, musical performances
By Maria Saunders | Dec. 2As finals approach, residents and students have plenty of relaxing events to attend before the semester ends and the holidays arrive.
Strong Towns Athens strengthens, enlivens neighborhoods
By Renae Hefty | Dec. 2Neighborhood and student leaders started a chapter of Strong Towns in Athens. The non-profit organization strives to revamp towns and encourage public service.
OU to remove skate park on South Green
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 1Ohio University contacted the Skate Club to inform it of a policy violation, and ordered the removal of its ramps, pipes and boxes from the South Green Basketball Courts. The skater community is currently trying to get an exception from the university, as the loss of the courts would leave skaters without access to an accessible practice area.
Local runners gobble up 17th annual Turkey Trot
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 29As the Athens Turkey Trot finished, locals sipped hot chocolate and socialized. Funds collected from the race supported youth athletics and other Athens running events.
Marching 110 celebrates 50 years of women
By Cassidy McClurg | Nov. 25OU’s historical Marching 110 is celebrating 50 years of women being readmitted in the band.
Benefest celebrates music, mental health awareness
By Libby Shoemaker | Nov. 25The 14th annual Benefest fundraiser raised money for Stuart’s Opera House and The Gathering Place with features from many local bands and artists.
Create to Donate provides innovative outlet, support for locals
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 25Create to Donate, hosted by The Dairy Barn Arts Center, allows attendees to express themselves creatively and give back to those who need support in the community.
Dirty Girl Coffee inspires Glouster residents, Athens customers
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 25In Glouster, Dirty Girl Coffee strives to provide a relaxing atmosphere with a mission of empowering women.
LFC 'stays gold' in production of ‘The Outsiders’
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 21The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company showcases the play version of S.E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders.”
Bobcats get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 20Thanksgiving break is almost here, and Bobcats are ready for relaxation and family traditions. The holiday is a time to express gratitude for loved ones and family members, and is a day filled with good food and celebration. Athens is offering many dinners and community meals for those staying in town this Thanksgiving.
Rhapsody Restaurant prepares culinary students for future careers
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 18Rhapsody Restaurant has been teaching the culinary students of Hocking College for over 25 years, giving them the skills and experience they need to break into the industry after graduation. Rhapsody Restaurant provides a menu catered to everyone and offers lessons for students.
Holiday Shoppe blends handmade gifts, spirit of giving
By Aaron Dick | Nov. 18More than 40 artisans showcased handmade work at this year’s Holiday Shoppe, hosted by the Athens Art Guild. The Shoppe also featured live performances and a raffle.
Weekender Briefs: football, card-making, theater
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 18Local businesses and Ohio University host various events, as sports teams face competitors and theater fans attend performances.
OU School of Dance presents Senior Capstone Dance Concert
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 17Senior dance majors demonstrated what they have learned throughout their time as Bobcats with a capstone dance concert.
OU Southern, professors celebrate Native American Heritage Month
By Renae Hefty | Nov. 13November marks Native American Heritage Month, and multiple people on Ohio University’s Athens and Southern campuses plan to recognize history.
Big Run Kava Bar, Feral Ladies Cat Rescue host adoption event
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 11Four kittens got adopted at the Feral Ladies Cat Rescue adoption event at Big Run Kava Bar on Saturday.
