Athens provides outdoor escapes from pandemic stress
By Lauren Serge | May 23, 2020The town has countless surrounding natural areas that allow for an abundance of outdoor activities and exploration, specifically during the summer months.
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Restaurants and businesses prepare, reopen in midst of COVID-19
By Grant Ritchey | May 19, 2020Athens restaurants are preparing for how to maintain safety when indoor operations resume.
Legacy students celebrate Mother’s Day with shared love of OU
By Gabriella Hayes | May 10, 2020Current and former students reminisce with their mothers about times in Athens.
OU emphasizes year-round focus on sexual assault awareness
By Lexi Lepof | May 8, 2020OUPD and Survivor Advocacy Program work to keep sexual assault awareness alive year-round at Ohio University.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but it deserves year-round recognition
By Erin Gardner | May 8, 2020Students and CPS staff talk about what they are doing for Mental Health Awareness Month.
Education majors adjust classes, internships to remote learning
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 23, 2020Student teachers are now gaining teaching experience virtually.
The circular economy of Athens restaurants
By Jillian Craig | Apr. 22, 2020Restaurants and businesses in Athens work with farmers and producers to source local ingredients.
City, landlords, students try to stay safe during spring moving season
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 22, 2020Students work with landlords and Athens City to safely move out of their rented apartments and houses.
Athens Books to Prisoners provides educational materials for incarcerated persons
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 22, 2020The nonprofit organization sends books to prisoners in Ohio upon request.
Local podcasts adapt to the coronavirus
By Lily Roby | Apr. 21, 2020Producers of local podcasts, such as ‘#ScrippsTalks’ and ‘Spectrum,’ have had to modify their production schedules to record in isolation in order to keep publishing content.
Animal shelters see rise in adoptions, fosters since start of pandemic
By Lauren Serge | Apr. 21, 2020The Athens County Dog Shelter and Athens County Humane Society have received an increase in adoptions and fosters of their cats and dogs during COVID-19.
OU, Athens celebrate 50th Earth Day virtually
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020This April, OU is celebrating its first ever Virtual Earth Month due to the global pandemic.
Athens residents find escape from pandemic stress through gardening
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020Gardeners are coming together to grow produce and focus on their mental health.
City Council: Composting to possibly be added to Athens’ waste management
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 20, 2020An increase in solid waste collected fees could also include curbside compost pickup.
Possible second wave of COVID-19 could further affect OU
By Emma Skidmore | Apr. 16, 2020According to experts, additional breakouts of COVID-19 could been seen in the fall and winter.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio assists nonprofits with emergency response fund
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 16, 2020The fund brings nonprofits together in solidarity during the pandemic.
Passion Works donates homemade face masks to help prevent spread of COVID-19
By Lily Roby | Apr. 14, 2020Local arts center Passion Works Studio plans to make 1,200 to 1,500 face masks to protect those on the frontlines from the coronavirus.
Emergency rule to allow restaurants, other establishments to sell and deliver spirits
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 8, 2020A new emergency rule regarding alcohol sales provides much needed relief for local businesses.
How small businesses work to stay open during COVID-19
By Jillian Craig | Apr. 8, 2020Regular customers play a large role in keeping doors open.
City Council: Additional art pieces will be added to traffic control boxes
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 6, 2020Local artists’ work will be displayed on the traffic control boxes throughout Athens.
