OU Bobcats prepare for graduation, saying goodbye
By Fiona Petticrew | May 1Friday and Saturday, graduates are receiving their diplomas and enjoying Athens for the final time.
OUT AND ABOUT
OU students organize 'Baileys in Motion' celebration
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 28Students from an Ohio University class taught by Brittany Peterson worked throughout the semester to plan an event supporting the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
Athens Marathon makes history, encourages runners
By Cassidy McClurg | Apr. 24The Athens Marathon is the longest running marathon in Ohio and sold out for the first time in history, with nearly 1,000 runners who completed the race and 44 qualifiers for the Boston Marathon.
Open skate, beer at Devil’s Kettle Skate Jam
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 24Devil’s Kettle Skate Jam is the time for skaters to show off their skills and connect with like-minded people. Donations from the jam go directly to repairing and upgrading the Athens Skate Park.
Athens wineries expect summer rush
By Bridget Deshler | Apr. 23Local wineries include Pleasant Hill Vineyards, Dutch Creek Winery, Wolftree Winery and Shade Winery. Each establishment has its own origin story and is looking forward to the summer season.
Weekender Briefs: Baseball, Earth Day, finals prep
By Ethan Herx | Apr. 21Exhibit openings, Earth Day events and concerts are just some of the things going on in Athens this week.
Palmer Fest closes Fest Season
By Lydia Emerine | Apr. 20From packed crowds to heartfelt goodbyes, Athens’ Fest Season wrapped up with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. For many students, Palmer Fest marked both a celebration of community and the reality of finals week ahead.
Music Industry Summit connects students with real-world opportunity
By Lydia Emerine | Apr. 19The Music Industry Summit brought more than 70 artists and industry professionals to Athens for a three-day event designed to connect students, educators and community members with the music industry.
OU Honors, Cutler Scholar programs to host food drive
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 15Charles Lester’s class brings attention to food insecurity in Athens as students partner with HAPCAP to host a food drive for Southeast Ohio Foodbank.
53rd annual AIFVF tells diverse stories
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 15The 53rd International Athens Film and Video Festival supports and encourages the work of independent filmmakers all around the world. Directors Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle discuss their film “Playing with Fire,” and what it means to them.
Weekender Briefs: Music Industry Summit, sports, the Crane Wives
By Caitlyn Vance | Apr. 14This week brings various events in Athens for music, movie and sports fans.
Moms Weekend attracted visitors for live music, quality time
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 13Moms Weekend was busy and enjoyable for many, and mothers were seen everywhere wearing matching T-shirts and spending quality time with their loved ones. Bobcats took their mothers to their favorite places and introduced them to their friends.
Weekender Briefs: Mom’s Weekend, open mics, international street fair
By Ethan Herx | Apr. 7Mom’s Weekend, film screenings and concerts are just some of the things going on in Athens this week.
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.
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.
