Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were met with several verbal disputes this week, involving upset ex-partners and neighbors, as well as runaway horses and juveniles.
This winter break, Bobcats and faculty are ready to head home to family to celebrate the holidays and enjoy their time away from school. Many people have plans to travel before the spring semester, visiting friends and family in tropical climates and frigid ones.
On Saturday, Athens locals were invited to explore tables and clothing racks set up in the Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites hotel. Happy Snacking collaborated with the Fairfield Inn to host the No Spend Holiday Market.
The OU Ski and Snow Sports Club is a community of skiers and snowboarders who want to provide students with a space for those of all skill levels to enjoy skiing in the most affordable way possible. The club is a place for Bobcats to either learn how to ski or to improve their skills and connect with like-minded people on multiple trips per year.
On Giving Tuesday, Ohio University Bobcats and Athens locals can support different organizations.
The Burrito Buggy is continuing to provide the Athens community with Mexican cuisine local residents have been loving since 1984. This famous food truck gains the attention from several loyal fans and businesses, offering its catering services to those anywhere in the state of Ohio, and continuing to fill hungry bellies with both of its food trucks.
Ohio University contacted the Skate Club to inform it of a policy violation, and ordered the removal of its ramps, pipes and boxes from the South Green Basketball Courts. The skater community is currently trying to get an exception from the university, as the loss of the courts would leave skaters without access to an accessible practice area.
As the Athens Turkey Trot finished, locals sipped hot chocolate and socialized. Funds collected from the race supported youth athletics and other Athens running events.
Create to Donate, hosted by The Dairy Barn Arts Center, allows attendees to express themselves creatively and give back to those who need support in the community.
The Taproot Collective is a new local business in Athens for any plant lover or art enthusiast. There are many propagated plants to choose from, as well as locally made candles and art. The shop is run by Julie Penland Dykstra, a local who works at Purple Chopstix and is dedicated to sustainability and recycling.
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