Tavolino committed to community meals despite break-in
By Abby Waechter | Oct. 29After a break-in at Tavolino, the restaurant remains dedicated to providing free meals to those in need.
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Athens plastic bag ban faces legal challenge
By Maggie Amacher | Aug. 22An Athens City ordinance, which took effect on Jan. 1, prohibits local businesses within Athens City limits from providing single-use plastic bags. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against the city on Dec. 27, 2023, arguing that the ban was unconstitutional under the Ohio Revised Code and demanding enforcement be stopped.
Athens Bread Company reopens with changes
By Olivia Gilliand | June 3Athens Bread Company reopened after an extended hiatus to learn from other bread makers. Now it’s back open but with some changes to the hours and menu.
CIBED hosts ribbon cutting event for new location on Court Street
By Maggie Amacher | Apr. 25The Center for International Business, Education and Development, or CIBED, held a ribbon-cutting event and open house Thursday afternoon to celebrate a new location and expanded programming. CIBED joins a suite next to the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Center at 31 S. Court St. The new location is a place for anyone affiliated with the university to come and explore experiential learning needs, socialize and gather.
Plans for Raising Canes to come to uptown Athens
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 23Expect the fast-food restaurant Raising Canes to come to Athens; The restaurant will be on the first floor of the new hotel, The Lostro, located on the corner of South Court and West Union.
Chipotle, Starbucks to join East State Street in Fall 2024
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 21Despite the current uptown Chipotle and Starbucks locations, the chain restaurants are coming to East Street in Fall 2024. Construction is currently underway starting with Chipotle and then Starbucks.
Lostro building to become a boutique hotel, honors local history
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 17Collaboration between Athens and Columbus-based developers brings new business, $11 million project
Brazilian students cheer on Bobcat basketball
By Gina Napoli | Mar. 18A group of international students from Brazil cheered on the OU basketball team during their two-week exchange program in February. Learn more about their fun cheers and the Latin American Institute of Business program.
Student Senate helps expand Career Closet
By Maggie Valentine | Feb. 15Thanks to the Student Senate’s donations, the Career Closet is bursting at the seams full of business attire available for all students at Ohio University.
Rise & Grind creates another local coffee option
By Olivia Gilliand | Feb. 5Athens recently welcomed a new coffee food truck to its uptown area, Rise & Grind. With the addition of the business, there are now four local coffee options in the uptown area that are less than a five-minute walk from one another, creating more options for coffee drinkers and potential competition between businesses.
Margie’s Meatloaf Mecca leaves Athens
By Donovan Hunt and Madalyn Blair | Jan. 30On Dec. 29, 2023, Margie’s Meatloaf Mecca Instagram account reported its website and online store would close Jan. 1, 2024. In its final joke to Athens, it announced it would sell its recipe and business to military contractor Lockheed Martin.
6 Athens businesses granted money to make facilities more accessible
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 17Mayor Patterson approved and allocated $30,000 from discretionary funds after Athens City Disabilities Commission members Annah Korpi and Davey McNelly worked with Service-Safety Director Andy Stone to form the program.
5 ways to leverage yourself in college
By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 16Read below to find out how to make the most out of your academic and professional life while in college.
Here's how to find affordable business attire
By Simone Tillman | Nov. 13, 2023The season of internships and graduations is rapidly approaching; be prepared to put your best self forward, starting with the outfit.
The Farmacy closes its doors to Athens
By Alison Patton | Nov. 9, 2023After over 50 years of serving the Athens community, The Farmacy Natural and Speciality Foods will soon be closing its doors.
