The North End opens its doors after months of delays
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 2, 2021COVID-19 forced the restaurant to stay unopened until about four weeks ago.
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Q&A: Myles Cutler, owner of FRY’D, celebrates 1-year anniversary of 'good vibes and great fries'
By Juliana Colant | Feb. 2, 2021Anything you can imagine putting on fries, FRY’D probably has.
Ground ‘Hug’ Adventure celebrates 18th year and founding member of Athens Conservancy
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 1, 2021The event honors a popular local conservationist and founder of the event, John Knouse.
Largemouth Brass Band rebrands with ‘Repilot’
By Erin Gardner | Feb. 1, 2021Originally from Athens but now based in Columbus, the band released an album over quarantine.
Shively Grab N' Go’s reopening makes available 60 additional shifts for student workers
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 1, 2021With the addition of the Grab N’ Go positions, 860 culinary shifts are now available.
City Council: Athens Ohio City Source app announced, vaccine distribution discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 1, 2021The Athens Ohio City Source app can be used to report city issues, receive city news and search for city jobs.
Coronavirus: 332 Athens cases over past two weeks, Ohio curfew shortened
By Sophia Young | Jan. 31, 2021The new curfew went into effect Jan. 28.
Athens Farmers Market is home to many inspiring vendors
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 31, 2021The Athens Farmers Market creates its originality with the help of its committed vendors who give their time and effort to forge a sense of togetherness in Athens.
Hazel Reese Vintage Market offers vintage, antique items to Athens
By Lily Roby | Jan. 31, 2021The new market features more than 20 vendors selling vintage jewelry, clothes, crafter items and more.
OU recognizes World Hijab Day virtually
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 31, 2021Due to pandemic-related safety concerns, OU’s recognition of World Hijab Day will occur virtually. Organizers hope that the online nature of this year’s World Hijab Day will allow more people to join the conversation.
‘Navigating PWI’s and Discrimination’ presentation given to OU students
By Abby Brown | Jan. 28, 2021Looking at Soraya Membreno’s virtual presentation on how to navigate life at a predominantly white college.
Hocking College offers Intro to Flameworking
By Colleen McLafferty | Jan. 28, 2021A big part of the class’ appeal is the creative freedom it allows.
City officials, students disagree about the effectiveness of Athens's face covering ordinance
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 28, 2021Police and city officials urge those with a face covering ordinance complaint to call APD’s non-emergency number.
OU Ph.D. student Hakan Karaaytu sought political asylum after fleeing Turkey
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 27, 2021In the middle of a failed military coup in 2016, Karaaytu looked for political asylum in the U.S.
Weekender Briefs: View 'Women of Appalachia' art exhibition, learn flameworking basics
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 27, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike canceled, hikers press on
By Haley Swaino | Jan. 27, 2021Every January for the past 56 years, Hocking Hills State Park has hosted their annual Winter Hike.
Athens County Food Pantry takes its services on the road
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 25, 2021Families who can’t make it to ACFP’s typical location now have a chance to pick up food closer to their homes.
ARTS/West reopens for 2021 after community crusade
By Lily Roby | Jan. 25, 2021The community arts center finally reopened on Jan. 5, with a number of art classes and even a photo gallery planned for the public to visit this spring season.
City Council: City’s blight and condemnation process discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 25, 2021The director of Code Enforcement said properties with blight undergo a long process in order to see safety improvements.
OU’s Introduction to Pharmacy course faces COVID-19-related challenges
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 25, 2021Sarah Adkins and Mark McMills work to give their students the best learning experience possible in the Introduction to Pharmacy class. Due to pandemic-related challenges, this class is not offered by Ohio University this spring.
