ARTS/West, Athens Community Center host Crafternoon for Kids
By Hannah Burkhart | Jan. 25, 2021On Monday, Jan. 25, Crafternoon students created fiber art snow yetis to celebrate snow season.
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Coronavirus: Athens County surpasses 3,800 total cases
By Sophia Young | Jan. 24, 2021Athens County passes 3,800 coronavirus cases, vaccination is continuing to be ramped up.
OU’s 2021 Alternatives exhibition integrates text and image, reflects COVID-inspired creativity
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 21, 2021OU graduate students are carrying on a 41-year tradition, putting on the 2021 Alternatives exhibition from start to finish. The process was not easy however, as all aspects of the exhibition have been touched by the pandemic.
Athens Farmers Market hosts weekly Saturday events
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 20, 2021The Athens Farmers Market creates a COVID-19 friendly environment to sell local foods, like baked goods, produce, meats and more. All sales are home grown by people of Athens.
Local businesses adjust return policies due to COVID-19
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 20, 2021After facing a tough year due to COVID-19 guidelines, some local businesses are still adjusting their return policies.
Internet access to expand across Appalachia during the next 10 years
By Jillian Craig | Jan. 20, 2021The FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will help fund broadband expansion in Southeast Ohio.
Weekender Briefs: Attend OU’s MLK Jr.-inspired Trivia Night, learn ceramics basics at Hocking College
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 20, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
City Council: Vaccine distribution plans discussed, water shutoffs to begin
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 19, 2021The Family First Coronavirus Response Act will be extended to the end of the year for city employees.
Students, faculty adapt to virtual work environments for another semester
By Colleen McLafferty | Jan. 19, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many to adapt their workspaces.
Coronavirus vaccine distribution expands across Athens County
By Anna Millar | Jan. 18, 2021Ohio University is working with the Athens City-County Health Department to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
OU, Athens celebrate the work, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 18, 2021With a week full of events, Ohio University and Athens are creating an atmosphere to understand activism and continue the journey of remembrance and acknowledgment.
Coronavirus: Several local pharmacies to begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations
By Nolan Simmons | Jan. 15, 2021Kroger Pharmacies, Shrivers Pharmacies and Hopewell Health Centers in Athens and Nelsonville will be able to vaccinate people in Phase 1B starting next week.
COVID-19 uncertainty, isolation drive eating disorders
By Juliana Colant | Jan. 12, 2021If you or someone you know is struggling with body image or eating concerns, contact NEDA’s toll-free, confidential Helpline.
City Council: Funding received for Athens businesses, repair project for The Ridges discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 11, 2021Holes in several roofs of buildings at The Ridges could cost up to $4.3 million to repair.
What is National Step In a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day?
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 10, 2021Take the time to celebrate friendship and the little things.
OU students talk New Year’s resolutions
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 6, 2021With the beginning of 2021, New Year’s resolutions are in order, and they vary from person to person.
OU building to be used as COVID-19 vaccine distribution site
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 31, 2020The distribution will take place in the newly opened Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine building, Heritage Hall.
Students share their celebrations for a COVID-19 New Year’s Eve
By Kayla Bennett | Dec. 31, 2020With 2020 coming to an end, there are safe ways to celebrate the ringing in of a new year.
How Athens is approaching New Year’s Eve during the pandemic
By Claire Schiopota | Dec. 29, 2020While the Athens Police Department plans to keep up their standard COVID-19 protocols, Athens bars will be taking extra measures to have a safe holiday season.
Athens residents reflect on a virtual holiday season
By Lily Roby | Dec. 28, 2020Students and community members alike celebrated a socially-distant holiday season to protect friends and family.
