The world lost an icon of her craft in Catherine O’Hara on Jan. 30. The “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek” actress left a legacy to remember her by and lives on through her masterful work.
Fruth Pharmacy closes all locations amidst growing concerns of pharmacy deserts in rural parts of Ohio. Pharmacy deserts, a 10-mile area that contains no retail pharmacy, pose threats to rural residents' access to care.
“Grandma hobbies” like knitting, crocheting and embroidering are actually beneficial to us. With a resurgence of these “old” hobbies, more and more people need a place to find community and showcase their skills and ideas.
Kai Cenat's newest endeavor of self-improvement, studying fashion design and improving his literacy, has triggered conversations across platforms about literacy rates and influencers’ ability to motivate readership.
Following the success of its series showing David Lynch films, The Athena Cinema launched a new series dedicated to adaptations based on the works of famous author, Stephen King.
Park Chan-Wook’s “No Other Choice” is a deeply brilliant and comedic take on the modern rat race.
The 2040 Plan, Athens’ comprehensive vision for the city, is set to be updated to reflect the community’s changing needs.
To address healthcare issues experienced in rural areas, Ohio is implementing the Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program. The project plans to expand access to care and bring more physicians to rural areas.
The Academy released its candidates for the Best Motion Picture of 2025, with some record-breaking nominations.
The Ohio Department of Education created an AI policy model for schools to reflect on. Ohio University strives for courses to have individual restrictions on AI use, along with their own policy.
The veterinary sedative known as xylazine has been detected in over half of the states in the U.S. The highly dangerous drug has been detected in drug markets in Southeast Ohio, with Gallia County being one of the first counties to openly discuss the issue.
The 2026 UDA Nationals, one of the biggest dance showcases in the nation, showed which teams really bring the thunder and which teams really don’t.
Major Dragon Ball projects were announced during Genki Damatsuri in light of the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
Across Southeast Ohio, ambitious leaders seek solutions to resolve the maternity desert crisis.
Hot Box Chicken Fingers and Tots made a $2,500 scholarship available for high school students of Athens County, encouraging them to take the chance and pursue higher education.
A new bar, Bobcatz, is making a name for itself as a relaxed alternative to Athens’ lively nightlife.
Nia DaCosta, director of “The Marvels” (2023), produced what likely could be the best of a franchise with “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” (2026).
Dylan Mulvaney and Abigail Barlow have been announced to play Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard in the fifth cast of SIX, causing controversy online.
This week’s headlines involve the fatal shooting of a man during a protest and TikTok expands U.S. operations.
Police blotter: Also, loud music complaints and a lost tractor.
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