A camera, a community and a path to healing in Appalachian Ohio
By Camden Paeltz and Maria Saunders | Apr. 21The Athens Photo Project offers a creative, community-based approach to mental health and recovery in Appalachian Ohio.
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The Athens Photo Project offers a creative, community-based approach to mental health and recovery in Appalachian Ohio.
Ohio keeps rolling at home with weekend sweep of Canisius.
The Bobcats earned a weekend sweep of Maryville.
The Athens Photo Project has been in the community for the past 25+ years. The organization uses photography to support mental health and recovery in Appalachian Ohio, giving participants a creative space to heal, connect and grow. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2026/04/athens-photo-project-mental-health-healing-appalachia-ohio-solutions-journalism-app Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
On Saturday, in front of the Athens community center, locals and students gathered for a "No Kings" protest. The event drew a large crowd, and some counter-protesters, with a safety team there to make sure everyone was safe. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Students gather at the Ohio University West Portico on College Green to watch Myron Gaines on his "Toxic Masculinity" tour, sponsored by "Uncensored America", March 26, 2026, in Athens.
West Virginia and Ohio are bound by the same opioid crisis. However, the two states are taking different approaches to help with the crisis. The Post traveled to West Virginia to compare how two college towns and their surrounding counties are responding. Video by: Cassie Dye and Camden Paeltz Story by: Abby Waechter, Natalie Saddler, Maria Saunders and Hadley Lynch Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The women's rugby club's fall season ends, and the team prepares to say goodbye to its seniors. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Ohio University has many club sports on campus. The Post caught up with the club rugby team to discuss their season. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Bricklife entertainment hosted their very first Oakchella on Saturday. The post tested their knowledge on some common questions. Video by: Lilly Marinski & Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
On Saturday, the Bobcats hosted their first home game of the season against the West Virginia University Mountaineers. The Post went to the tailgates to see what students were thinking about the game. Video by: Cassie Dye, Camden Paeltz, Lauren Rectanus and Hunter Gillespe Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens