Chick-fil-A announced in a press release that 25 to 30 new locations are being built in Ohio by 2027, one of which will be in Athens. The expansion effort will also bring locations to parts of Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Northwest Ohio.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployed agents throughout Columbus on Dec. 16, 2025. Two Ohio State University students were arrested for protesting the border control’s attendance at a school function.
Some people love winter while others hate it. For me, I love and hate it. I say I have a love-hate relationship with the season because it has both good and bad parts.
We owe it to those who fought for our right to vote and our democracy to remain politically informed. But we also owe it to humanity to have empathy for one another, to care about what happens to one another and to fight for what we think is right.
Sports betting has become widely popularized and accessible since its legalization in 2018, with 30% of Americans admitting to sports betting in the last year. The industry itself generates massive revenue, but athletes, bettors and loved ones of bettors are negatively impacted, burdened by addiction, mental health issues and financial strain.
Ohio University joined protestors across the country to stand up for change and protest ICE presence, in alignment with “ICE Out” days that took place across the country.
Rise and Grind Coffee grows with the opening of a new permanent store, welcoming Athens locals and students.
The River Of Time Boutique and Gallery hosts free musical performances with Grammy award winner and rock ’n’ roll blues artist Jorma Kaukonen, accompanied by performer John Hurlbut.
From movie nights on campus and at the Athena to guest speakers and workshops, an array of events are happening in Athens County throughout the week.
Ohio came up short against Toledo in The Convo.
Ohio stays hot by beating Stony Brook 6-0.
This year’s Grammy Awards are scheduled to air Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. Here are the predictions from The Post’s entertainment staff, on some of this year’s biggest categories.
Ohio’s season is at risk of falling by the wayside after a loss against Akron.
What began as a minor procedure change on Jan. 12 became a major controversy by Jan. 20, filling the council chamber to capacity. Alan Swank proposed adding the Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda, but other Athens council members opposed it for personal and historical reasons. The debate has become louder than the council’s actual work, even though the pledge doesn’t affect how decisions are made.
Snowfall brought students together on Jeff Hill on Sunday afternoon, where about 100 gathered to sled and relive a bit of childhood during Winter Storm Fern.
WOUB Public Media has faced funding cuts of $1.7 million, leading them to layoff three full-time employees this month.
The Ohio University Black Student Union has been active for years, existing as a place to have fun while creating a safe space for students of color.
Ohio struggled in its loss to Toledo on Saturday, with the team having issues with turnovers and rebounding the ball.
Ohio falls in a bad loss against Akron.
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