Weekender Briefs: Learn about speleology, support Athens County Child Advocacy Center
By Isabel Nissley | Nov. 4, 2020Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
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Athena Cinema hosts Sustainability Film Series virtually
By Lily Roby | Nov. 4, 2020The series is hosted by the Athena Cinema, University Libraries and the Environmental Studies Program.
Brick City Records to host third Baker’s Dozen event
By Lily Roby | Nov. 3, 2020The third installment of the Baker’s Dozen livestreams will showcase three of Brick City’s newly signed artists.
Political signs have been more effective this election cycle, but also more controversial
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 3, 2020Athens County headquarters for both parties have seen a high demand for political signs over the course of the election.
Authors @ Alden continues series virtually with J.W. Smith
By Kayla Bennett | Nov. 2, 2020J.W. Smith shares his story and talks about his new book at Authors @ Alden.
City Council: Impound lots allowed to exist outside of city limits, 24-hour parking rule to be suspended
By Kyra Leckrone | Nov. 2, 2020Impound lots are currently required to exist within city limits, an ordinance passed by Council Monday will allow this lots to exist 5 miles outside of city limits.
Q&A: Purple Chopstix’s Gabe Fisher talks about the restaurant in the age of COVID-19
By Erin Gardner | Nov. 2, 2020Fisher owns the restaurant with his wife, Aysha.
5 things to know for in-person voting on election day: polling locations, what to bring
By Juliana Colant | Nov. 1, 2020Where to go and what you need for voting in-person.
Coronavirus: Athens County sees continued decrease in new coronavirus cases
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 1, 2020The number of new cases reported have been decreasing since Oct. 10.
Society of Photographic Illustrators adapts to online environment
By Isabel Nissley | Nov. 1, 2020Despite the challenges of virtual meetings, Ohio University’s Society of Photographic Illustrators supports students’ photographic pursuits via video call.
Q&A: Pandemic Twitter icon Gerald Stratford talks big veg
By Keri Johnson | Nov. 1, 2020This past May, the retired fisherman went viral on Twitter with “a bucket of spuds.”
Students, staff discuss reality of academic burnout
By Haley Swaino | Nov. 1, 2020As COVID-19 has altered just about every aspect of human life, academics can seemingly become the least of college student’s current worries.
Campus officials urge students to take the Campus Climate Survey
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 30, 2020The survey’s deadline is Nov. 2.
Community forum hosts candidates for open Athens County Commissioner position
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 29, 2020Democratic incumbent Charlie Adkins and his independent opponent Bill Hayes.
Gyms adapt, experience losses during COVID-19
By Bekah Bostick | Oct. 28, 2020Some students who are back on campus prefer to work out at Ping during the pandemic.
Ceramics celebrated at local pottery sale
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 28, 2020The Blue Moon Pottery sale runs from noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Police Blotter: Man is threatened on Facebook; juveniles yell profanities at 911 dispatcher
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 28, 2020From a man was being threatened on Facebook for allegedly sleeping with another man’s wife to a woman walking barefoot along State Route 13, read the latest blotter for all the latest activity happening in the Athens County area.
Weekender Briefs: Join OU Hillel for virtual Shabbat, parade in place with Passion Works
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 28, 2020Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Early voting is a popular choice this year among students, citizens in Athens
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 27, 2020Early voting numbers have increased significantly from the last presidential election, no doubt due to COVID-19.
City Council: COVID-19 update received, ARTS/West program specialist recommended to return
By Kyra Leckrone | Oct. 26, 2020Public health officials said Ohio University students are no longer completely to blame for COVID-19 spread.
