Weekender Briefs: Shop at the Dairy Barn’s Holiday Bazaar; hone your winter painting skills
By Isabel Nissley | Dec. 2, 2020Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
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Passion Work’s Artist Popup allows for a safe way to shop holiday gifts
By Kayla Bennett | Dec. 2, 2020Local artists of Athens gather to showcase their art and provide a place for expression while maintaining a safe distance.
NAMI Athens provides help to those affected by mental illness
By Kayla Bennett | Nov. 29, 2020Athens’ local chapter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has cultivated a safe space for those seeking peace and support.
Coronavirus: Athens County passes 2,000 cases
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 29, 2020Athens County’s ICU beds are about 72% filled.
Students discuss Thanksgiving 2020 plans
By Keri Johnson | Nov. 24, 2020Some are gathering with their social pods, while others are stuck in quarantine.
Q&A: Brian Koscho talks hosting his own podcast, ‘Invisible Ground’
By Haley Swaino | Nov. 24, 2020Brian Koscho is an Athens resident and current grad student at Ohio University.
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.
City Council: Water bill increases, cemetery revenue discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Nov. 23, 2020Sewage rates would increase by 4%, and water rates would increase by 3%.
Coronavirus: Athens County nears 1,800 cases
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 22, 2020The county has nearly 350 active cases.
Late-night stops in Athens struggle for business
By Jillian Craig | Nov. 22, 2020Local Athens eateries discuss how they have dealt with the pandemic.
Cancel culture continues to garner controversial opinions
By Kayla Bennett | Nov. 22, 2020By definition, cancel culture is the popular practice of withdrawing support for public figures or companies after they did or said something controversial to the public eye.
Historical marker dedicated to 1881 lynching victim
By Anna Millar | Nov. 21, 2020The dedication was made virtually, but the historical marker is near Richland Avenue Bridge.
Q&A: Local health commissioner James Gaskell discusses Spring Semester, working with OU on COVID-19
By Grant Ritchey | Nov. 19, 2020The city-county health department trusts Ohio University and its COVID-19 plans.
Police Blotter: Chickens trespass to owner’s property; possible fire at Menards
By Grant Ritchey | Nov. 18, 2020In this weeks' Athens police blotter, read about a smoking generator at Menards and chickens finding a new owner.
Athens County Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event promotes remembrance, support
By Kayla Bennett | Nov. 18, 2020The Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition and NAMI Athens are hosting this event, which hopes to destigmatize mental health issues.
Weekender Briefs: Build strength with power flow yoga, join a virtual tree lighting ceremony
By Isabel Nissley | Nov. 18, 2020Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this November weekend.
Transgender Day of Remembrance honored by festival
By Keri Johnson | Nov. 18, 2020The Trans (Plays) of Remembrance Festival wraps up Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Miki Ward Crawford explores, embraces her 'AppalAsian' identity
By Isabel Nissley | Nov. 17, 2020Crawford’s biracial, AppalAsian identity has influenced her life greatly, from her childhood to her research on Japanese war brides.
Kennedy Museum of Art continues to bring people together virtually
By Gabriella Hayes | Nov. 17, 2020The Kennedy Museum of Art has launched numerous virtual programs that families can participate in from home.
City Council: Affordable housing discussed for low-income families, Fringe Benefits for non-union workers
By Maya Morita | Nov. 16, 2020Joseph McCabe proposes a housing development on Luhrig Road for low-income families.
