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Giving Tuesday supports students, environment
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 2On Giving Tuesday, Ohio University Bobcats and Athens locals can support different organizations.
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The Burrito Buggy serves up Athens tradition
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 2The 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.
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OU to remove skate park on South Green
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 1Ohio 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.
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Local runners gobble up 17th annual Turkey Trot
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 29As the Athens Turkey Trot finished, locals sipped hot chocolate and socialized. Funds collected from the race supported youth athletics and other Athens running events.
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Create to Donate provides innovative outlet, support for locals
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 25Create 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.
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The Taproot Collective brings local plants, art to Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 25The 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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Bobcats get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 20Thanksgiving break is almost here, and Bobcats are ready for relaxation and family traditions. The holiday is a time to express gratitude for loved ones and family members, and is a day filled with good food and celebration. Athens is offering many dinners and community meals for those staying in town this Thanksgiving.
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Bakery 323 delivers tasty treats to Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 18Bakery 323 is a local business owned and operated by Ohio University alumnus Cameron Kasler, who is dedicated to serving Athens a range of unique and flavorful cupcakes and other goodies. Since its opening in 2021, Bakery 323 has been delivering cupcakes to hungry Bobcats and catering for events and celebrations.
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Rhapsody Restaurant prepares culinary students for future careers
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 18Rhapsody Restaurant has been teaching the culinary students of Hocking College for over 25 years, giving them the skills and experience they need to break into the industry after graduation. Rhapsody Restaurant provides a menu catered to everyone and offers lessons for students.
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Athens Local Drive Thru combats food insecurity
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 18The Athens Local Drive Thru has dedicated a fridge to its space for the community to donate and take any food they may need. The fridge is large, and has gotten attention from many locals who want to support their community. One customer has begun making meal kits with her daughter for the refrigerator, making meal time easier for people who struggle with food insecurity.
