Restaurants and businesses prepare, reopen in midst of COVID-19
By Grant Ritchey | May 19, 2020Athens restaurants are preparing for how to maintain safety when indoor operations resume.
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Emergency rule to allow restaurants, other establishments to sell and deliver spirits
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 8, 2020A new emergency rule regarding alcohol sales provides much needed relief for local businesses.
Students make memories before spring break during Green Beer Day festivities
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 4, 2020The annual Green Beer Day incites students to skip class and have fun.
Bars, bikers and booze: The culture of the Smiling Skull Saloon
By Ashton Nichols | Mar. 4, 2020The bar has been open for 27 years and remains a long time Athens staple.
Moon and Wheel tarot studio offers readings, community conversations
By Abby Jeffers | Feb. 19, 2020The newly opened studio’s services include drop-in readings, longer scheduled readings and semi-weekly gatherings called Mystic Arts Salons.
Fry’d Fries hosts grand opening
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 1, 2020Students lined up for craft fries on Court Street at the brand new restaurant during its opening.
iChowDown brings food delivery service to the region
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 22, 2020The service focuses on the Appalachian region.
Fry'd Fries to open in Athens in January 2020
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 19, 2019An OU student will open the business with the help of his family.
Bubbles Tea and Juice Co. to open new location on Court Street
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 17, 2019This will be the company's first location outside of Columbus.
Uptown Dog to sell new shirt designs after receiving cease and desist from licensor for “Muck Fiami” shirts
By Nolan Simmons | Dec. 3, 2019The printing shop is now selling shirts with a different phrase.
African Students Union accuses Thai Paradise of discrimination
By Taylor Burnette | Nov. 14, 2019The dispute was between members of the union and management at the restaurant.
Local music store owner showcases extensive guitar collection
By Liz Partsch | Oct. 23, 2019Frank McDermott is displaying his guitar collection at the Kennedy Museum of Art.
Athens-themed trivia card game going to print this week
By Ian McKenzie | June 17, 2019The game will test the players’ knowledge of Athens nightlife, historical events, food and more.
Chillicothe smokehouse attracts loyal customers with high-quality barbecue and hospitable atmosphere
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 3, 20197 Miles Smokehouse is a family-owned restaurant and a Chillicothe staple that attracts eaters from all over.
Odyssey Nutrition moves to West Union Street
By Spencer Holbrook | Mar. 21, 2019The new location opened Thursday.
Inked: A look inside Athens' tattoo industry
By Ashton Nichols | Nov. 28, 2018Athens tattoo shop owners reflect on how their careers have changed.
Say goodbye to the iPod shuffle and iPod nano, says Apple
By Taylor Johnston | July 29, 2017Apple’s iPod nano and iPod shuffle are discontinued but the iPod touch remains.
Qdoba and Kay Jewelers are coming to East State Street
By Emily Leber | June 3, 2017The Mexican chain restaurant and jewelry store are opening up on East State Street in the previous location of Abrio’s Vera Cucina.
One OU professor is trying to start a wine making business in his barn
By Luke Torrance | Jan. 30, 2017The barn on Rick Shriver's property was constructed in the 1890s and the old structure is filled with tools and signs that mark the decades that have since passed.
Ohio University alumnus to spend first year out of college driving Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
By Abbey Marshall | Sep. 26, 2016Isaac Wilker, a 2016 OU alumnus, is driving the 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer Wienermobile through the southeast region of the U.S.
