Homecoming weekend is upon here at Ohio University! With that comes bigger crowds and an amped up police presence. Athens Police Chief, Nick Magruder gives us a rundown of how to stay safe this weekend, but still have fun. Video by: Kendall Timms & Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
How the bars prep for hOUmecoming weekend
By Bridley Wilkinson and Justine Spinelli | 9:27pmHomecoming weekend at Ohio University means the bars close at 2am and re-open at 5:30am Saturday morning. With these long hours, the bars have to do more prep than normal to accommodate the crowds and the long day. Reporters, Justine Spinelli and Bridley Wilkinson got the details. Video by: Bridley Wilkinson & Justine Spinelli Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Richland Avenue Playground receives $20,000 for renovations
By Michael Dorwaldt , Bridley Wilkinson and Justine Spinelli | 8:25pmThe Richland Avenue Playground received a $20,000 Changing Lives Grant from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation to renovate the playground. The project will replace broken equipment and install accessible, inclusive equipment. The project is underway and set to be completed in the fall of 2024. Video by: Justine Spinelli & Bridley Wilkinson Edited by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Fiesta Latina takes place at The Union
By Raph Anglade , Aubrey Kreitzer and Erin Brogan | 1:04pmFiesta Latina, hosted at The Union is a staple event of Hispanic Heritage Month. It's put on by the OU Latino Student Union, and the night is full of celebrations and dancing to Latin music. Video by: Raph Anglade, Erin Brogan & Aubrey Kreitzer Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens