Athens Books to Prisoners provides educational materials for incarcerated persons
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 22, 2020The nonprofit organization sends books to prisoners in Ohio upon request.
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Local podcasts adapt to the coronavirus
By Lily Roby | Apr. 21, 2020Producers of local podcasts, such as ‘#ScrippsTalks’ and ‘Spectrum,’ have had to modify their production schedules to record in isolation in order to keep publishing content.
Animal shelters see rise in adoptions, fosters since start of pandemic
By Lauren Serge | Apr. 21, 2020The Athens County Dog Shelter and Athens County Humane Society have received an increase in adoptions and fosters of their cats and dogs during COVID-19.
Q&A: Jackson Rathbone talks ‘Twilight,’ music and social anxiety
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 20, 2020The actor, musician and producer is known for his role as Jasper Hale in Twilight.
OU, Athens celebrate 50th Earth Day virtually
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020This April, OU is celebrating its first ever Virtual Earth Month due to the global pandemic.
Athens residents find escape from pandemic stress through gardening
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020Gardeners are coming together to grow produce and focus on their mental health.
Q&A: Hannah Stater, ‘Hannah Harpist,’ reflects on TikTok, next steps in music
By Jack Hiltner | Apr. 19, 2020The TikTok star is working on her own album she plans to release in the fall.
Students adjust to learning languages remotely
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 16, 2020Students taking language classes through Ohio University struggle with the change to online learning.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio assists nonprofits with emergency response fund
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 16, 2020The fund brings nonprofits together in solidarity during the pandemic.
OU graduates handle unusual career changes during COVID-19
By Hannah Burkhart | Apr. 15, 2020Ohio University graduates give advice to current students about career setbacks or changes that come along with the pandemic.
Passion Works donates homemade face masks to help prevent spread of COVID-19
By Lily Roby | Apr. 14, 2020Local arts center Passion Works Studio plans to make 1,200 to 1,500 face masks to protect those on the frontlines from the coronavirus.
OU Bachelor of Science in Nursing organization makes contributions from the sidelines
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 13, 2020Making face masks and writing to healthcare workers are some of the ways they’re looking to give back.
April marks month of recognition for individuals with autism
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 13, 2020Many people in Athens still celebrate the annual event to bring awareness to autism.
Q&A: Actor, journalist Reed Alexander talks ‘iCarly,’ journalism experiences
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 13, 2020The iCarly star is now an esteemed journalist with credits like CNN and Wall Street Journal.
Virtual fitness classes to keep students, faculty and community members active
By Lauren Serge | Apr. 12, 2020The two fitness organizations have organized a digital posting schedule for students and faculty and staff members to participate in regular physical activity classes.
Volunteers work through food banks, meal programs to keep families fed during pandemic
By Lily Roby | Apr. 9, 2020The Southeast Ohio Food Bank and Nelsonville Thursday Night Community Dinner are two examples.
Alden library continues service, research during pandemic
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 9, 2020Student workers will continue meaningful work for the library during this time.
Students react to the xenophobia surrounding COVID-19
By Hannah Burkhart | Apr. 9, 2020Some students have strong feelings over COVID-19 being referred to as the “Chinese Virus.”
Athens tourism suffers impact of coronavirus, faces summer uncertainty
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 8, 2020Athens summer faces cancelations, postponements and more.
Southeast Ohio History Center partners with WOUB to document COVID-19
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 7, 2020Southeast Ohioans can send in submissions to be a part of documenting history.
