Tradition ensues once again in Southeastern Ohio at the Athens County Fair in 2021. The annual fair was canceled last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic raging against the region. As the city of Athens races to encourage vaccinations, patrons enjoy a return to familiar life with the people, food and events that make the Athens County Fair unique and close to the hearts of those who attend.
Athens residents, students protest business closures, DEI
Mar. 4From Wednesday to Friday, students and residents protested across Athens for several different reasons. From small business closures to demanding protections for DEI, there was no shortage of demands and emotion for change across Athens.
Mitchell Tenpenny performs in Athens
Feb. 25Mitchell Tenpenny performed with special guest Jordan Gray in Ohio University’s Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, Feb. 23, 2025.
Musk's DOGE, Trump administration sparks protests in Columbus
Feb. 23Residents of Columbus demonstrated against Elon Musk and the Trump Administration's Department of Government Efficiency at a Tesla dealership Saturday. Along with other grassroots organizations, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations organized the protest to draw attention to the alleged threats DOGE and Musk represent to Americans' data, rights to health and safety, salaries and basic services.