Weekender Briefs: Beautification month, baseball, Take Back the Night
By Ethan Herx | Mar. 31City cleanup, film screenings and baseball are just some of the things going on in Athens this week.
OUT AND ABOUT
Fest Season returns, residents prepare for crowds
By Liv Jacobs | Mar. 24Mill Street and Palmer Street residents experience the chaos of another fest season. Having parties right outside their front door, students share what it’s like to live among the parties.
Weekender: Literary festival, guided hike, sewing workshop
By Maria Saunders | Mar. 24This week offers speakers to hear at the 40th annual Spring Literary Festival, a guided trail hike and a hand sewing workshop for beginners.
Jackie O’s 20th anniversary brings beer, music, togetherness
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 23Jackie O’s, a brewery that started as a neighborhood pub and turned into an internationally recognized craft brewery, had its 20th Anniversary Extravaganza Saturday, honoring 20 years of business.
Weekender Briefs: Global Arts Festival, Damar Hamlin, ‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’
By Ethan Herx | Mar. 17Athens County is busy this week with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, artistic workshops and the Global Arts Festival.
Bobcats celebrate Green Beer Day
By Fiona Petticrew | Mar. 6Green Beer Day comes once a year, and the students at Ohio University take this time to celebrate their hard work throughout the year and give themselves a taste of spring break. Many students were decked out in green and barhopped all day and night, ignoring the rain and embracing the holiday.
Weekender: Potted plant painting, mocktails, basketball
By Caitlyn Vance | Mar. 3This week, there will be spring festivities across Athens County to welcome warmer weather.
Panhellenic Council to host Sisterhood of the Traveling Dresses event
By Taylor Morris | Feb. 27Panhellenic Council’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Dresses event aims to eliminate financial barriers and connect communities by providing free formal wear to local students March 20-22.
OU celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 242026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. The horse symbolizes charging forward in life, and many people arrived in Ohio University Baker Ballroom Sunday to celebrate.
Weekender: Stephen King screening, internship opportunities, jazz at The Union
By Caitlyn Vance | Feb. 24This week, Athens residents can attend musical events, explore internship opportunities and cheer on the Bobcats.
Robert Toy discusses ‘killer professor’ in Lyceum Lunch
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 20The Southeast Ohio History Center hosted its first Lyceum Lunch of the year. The center welcomed Bob Toy, local attorney at law, to discuss an infamous murder in Southeast Ohio.
Weekender Briefs: Comedy, recreation, workshop
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 17Open mic nights, a comedian and music are just some of the things going on in Athens County this week.
Bobcats balance romance, busy schedules on Valentine's Day
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 16Bobcats and Athens residents recap their Valentine’s weekends, which consisted of busy shifts at work and spending time with loved ones, whenever it’s possible. Many people spent the day giddy with a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates from a partner, while some enjoyed the company of close friends or family.
Bobcats dream of spring break
By Maria Saunders | Feb. 12Ohio University students are already planning spring break trips to take advantage of the week off from classes.
Big Run Kava Bar hosts local artist for Paint & Sip
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 11The Big Run Kava Bar hosts many events catered to the interests of locals, including music nights and its popular Paint & Sip nights with local artist Alyssa Lee. The class is $30, drink and all materials included.
Weekender: Dogs, craft nights, shows at The Union
By Maria Saunders | Feb. 10There are plenty of events to stay busy for Valentine’s Day, with dogs coming to campus, several Valentine’s Day-themed craft workshops and shows at The Union.
Drafts for a Difference supports local charities, organizations
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 9Athens Sunrise Rotary and the Pigskin have been collaborating since 2017 to support a charity nominated by the Athens community. For every beer sold, Pigskin and Athens Sunrise Rotary each donate $1 to the month's chosen organization.
Weekender Briefs: Bluegrass, winter hikes, 5k
By Ethan Herx | Jan. 27From 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.
When it snows, Jeff Hill turns students into kids again
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 26Snowfall 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.
Ciderhouse ‘crafternoons’ offer safe space, spark creativity
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 23The West End Ciderhouse is where several craft-loving Athens locals spend every second Sunday afternoon. This group is relatively new and invites anyone to come and work on any craft.
