ACRN prepares for upcoming virtual concerts
By Anastasia Carter | Oct. 14, 2020ACRN is working to increase their audience with new events.
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OU organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 13, 2020Organizations like the Multicultural Center, Scripps Latinx Network and EL 787 work together to celebrate the month.
Local resin artist creates whimsical, handcrafted pieces
By Baylee DeMuth | Oct. 13, 2020Owens’ products are made with a whole lot of love and a whole lot of glitter.
Q&A: Damaris Hilbert talks starting Collette Contours while in college
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 11, 2020Damaris Hilbert has been doing nails and lashes for four months and started the brand Collette Contours to bring her skills to clients.
Coronavirus: Athens County surpasses 1,000 cases
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 11, 2020Over 100 cases have been reported each week for the last three weeks.
Comparing COVID-19 policies in universities throughout Ohio
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 8, 2020All universities encourage masks and social distancing.
Walk, Run, Roll 5K fundraiser goes virtual
By Abby Brown | Oct. 7, 2020Here’s how the annual Battle the Blitz fundraiser, hosted by the OU physical therapy majors, is being put on during COVID-19.
Weekender Briefs: Laugh and learn at Javier Ávila’s show, tour the Athens Asylum
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 7, 2020Here are some events you can look forward to in Athens this weekend.
Rocky Brands military contracts provide local products at-large
By Anna Millar | Oct. 7, 2020A $9 million Navy contract awarded to Nelsonville’s Rocky Brands was extended in the spring of this year.
Rural health care systems are essential for combating COVID-19 in Southeast Ohio
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 7, 2020Even through the lack of available health care in rural Southeast Ohio, small health care systems provide communities with essential medical services during the pandemic.
COVID-19 draws more visitors to outdoor attractions
By Jillian Craig | Oct. 6, 2020Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parks and recreation businesses see more visitors this year.
Mental health report: Southeastern Ohio counties report highest number of suicides in past two decades
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 6, 2020Access to firearms and opioid use are among contributing factors, experts say.
University now randomly testing about 150 people daily for COVID-19 following first-day organizational problems
By Bekah Bostick | Oct. 4, 2020The random asymptomatic testing allows the university to do better contact tracing for individuals who have contracted COVID-19.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers education, activism
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 4, 2020October means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the world is working together to spread awareness.
Coronavirus: OU reports 4.4% positivity rate for asymptomatic student testing
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 4, 2020Athens County has 829 reported cases, 83% of which are people under 30.
Silver Serpent general manager dismissed of manslaughter charges in Collin Wiant case
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 1, 2020Silver Serpent Exotic Gifts owner James Wanke was dismissed of manslaughter charges, but still faces two felonies and a misdemeanor.
Local liquor stores see rise and fall in sales during COVID-19
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 1, 2020Local alcohol venues are reexamining how to stay open in Athens.
Athens AMVET Riders raise money for veterans in need
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 30, 2020Kick-off October this weekend at the Athens AMVETS.
Weekender Briefs: Enjoy live music with the Next Level band, relax with power flow yoga
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 30, 2020Here are some events you should check out this weekend.
Community forum hosts candidates for open Athens County commissioner position
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 29, 2020The forum featured democratic incumbent Charlie Adkins and his independent opponent, Bill Hayes.
