Q&A: Myles Cutler, owner of FRY’D, celebrates 1-year anniversary of 'good vibes and great fries'
By Juliana Colant | Feb. 2, 2021Anything you can imagine putting on fries, FRY’D probably has.
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Ground ‘Hug’ Adventure celebrates 18th year and founding member of Athens Conservancy
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 1, 2021The event honors a popular local conservationist and founder of the event, John Knouse.
Largemouth Brass Band rebrands with ‘Repilot’
By Erin Gardner | Feb. 1, 2021Originally from Athens but now based in Columbus, the band released an album over quarantine.
Athens Farmers Market is home to many inspiring vendors
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 31, 2021The Athens Farmers Market creates its originality with the help of its committed vendors who give their time and effort to forge a sense of togetherness in Athens.
Hazel Reese Vintage Market offers vintage, antique items to Athens
By Lily Roby | Jan. 31, 2021The new market features more than 20 vendors selling vintage jewelry, clothes, crafter items and more.
OU recognizes World Hijab Day virtually
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 31, 2021Due to pandemic-related safety concerns, OU’s recognition of World Hijab Day will occur virtually. Organizers hope that the online nature of this year’s World Hijab Day will allow more people to join the conversation.
‘Navigating PWI’s and Discrimination’ presentation given to OU students
By Abby Brown | Jan. 28, 2021Looking at Soraya Membreno’s virtual presentation on how to navigate life at a predominantly white college.
Hocking College offers Intro to Flameworking
By Colleen McLafferty | Jan. 28, 2021A big part of the class’ appeal is the creative freedom it allows.
OU Ph.D. student Hakan Karaaytu sought political asylum after fleeing Turkey
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 27, 2021In the middle of a failed military coup in 2016, Karaaytu looked for political asylum in the U.S.
Weekender Briefs: View 'Women of Appalachia' art exhibition, learn flameworking basics
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 27, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike canceled, hikers press on
By Haley Swaino | Jan. 27, 2021Every January for the past 56 years, Hocking Hills State Park has hosted their annual Winter Hike.
Athens First Methodist Church offers Monday lunch, promotes community
By Abby Brown | Jan. 26, 2021Athens First Methodist Church is offering a Monday luncheon to the community.
Dairy Barn to host the 12th annual 'Women of Appalachia' fine art exhibit
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 26, 2021Through different mediums of art, the “Women of Appalachia” fine art exhibit is showing Appalachian culture through their artists’ work.
Live Healthy Appalachia promotes healthy living through education
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 26, 2021Live Healthy Appalachia works toward a healthy and nourishing lifestyle through different types of programs and classes.
Athens County Food Pantry takes its services on the road
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 25, 2021Families who can’t make it to ACFP’s typical location now have a chance to pick up food closer to their homes.
ARTS/West reopens for 2021 after community crusade
By Lily Roby | Jan. 25, 2021The community arts center finally reopened on Jan. 5, with a number of art classes and even a photo gallery planned for the public to visit this spring season.
OU’s Introduction to Pharmacy course faces COVID-19-related challenges
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 25, 2021Sarah Adkins and Mark McMills work to give their students the best learning experience possible in the Introduction to Pharmacy class. Due to pandemic-related challenges, this class is not offered by Ohio University this spring.
ARTS/West, Athens Community Center host Crafternoon for Kids
By Hannah Burkhart | Jan. 25, 2021On Monday, Jan. 25, Crafternoon students created fiber art snow yetis to celebrate snow season.
Athens Farmers Market hosts weekly Saturday events
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 20, 2021The Athens Farmers Market creates a COVID-19 friendly environment to sell local foods, like baked goods, produce, meats and more. All sales are home grown by people of Athens.
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.
