Jackie O’s teams up with Planned Parenthood for fundraiser
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 25, 2020Planned Parenthood works with Jackie O’s to host an online fundraiser.
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Alumni magazine forms meaningful connections
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 22, 2020Reconnecting alumni with their alma mater, Ohio Today tells stories with heart and substance.
Endowment from Joe Burrow Heisman donations allows Athens County Food Pantry to serve for generations to come
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 21, 2020Athens County Food Pantry and other charitable organizations work to continue fighting against hunger following Joe Burrow’s Heisman Trophy Speech.
Ohio University students are starting their own businesses
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 21, 2020From clothing brands to self care products, these OU students are juggling their course work with running a business.
Q&A: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson talks about COVID-19 cases in Athens, pandemic’s affect on his position
By Maya Morita | Oct. 21, 2020The mayor of Athens, Ohio discusses the difficulties of COVID-19 from a public servant’s perspective.
Student makeup artists adapt to pandemic
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 21, 2020Student makeup artists work to keep up their craft during COVID-19.
Weekender Briefs: Take a walking tour of the Ridges; take a socially distant hike
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 21, 2020Here’s what you can do in Athens this October weekend.
Instagram influencers discuss the ups, downs of creating their own network
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 20, 2020Caralee Pridemore, Bianca Stout and Whitney Burkhart discuss the hardship of building an Instagram platform and have advice for others.
City Council: ARTS/West to get streaming services, Council urged to renegotiate police contract
By Kyra Leckrone | Oct. 19, 2020ARTS/West will be able to stream from its facility in order to remain open and running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passion Works inspires pandemic creativity
By Haley Swaino | Oct. 19, 2020Passion Works is hosting Virtual Community Art Nights.
Athens businesses create fall fun amid pandemic
By Haley Swaino | Oct. 19, 2020From Libby’s Pumpkin Patch to the Athens Farmers Market.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports 1,145 cases, university reports 7.4% positivity rate in random testing
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 18, 2020About 85% of cases in Athens County are people under 30.
WideOpen exhibition showcases diverse photography
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 15, 2020The Dairy Barn formatted the exhibition to in-person and virtual.
The Wicked Lobstah makes its way to Athens
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 15, 2020The Wicked Lobstah, a traveling food truck, will be in Athens on Saturday to give the city a taste of fresh lobster cuisine.
Pandemic introduces students to roller skating
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 14, 2020Several Ohio University students have picked up a new hobby: roller skating.
ACRN prepares for upcoming virtual concerts
By Anastasia Carter | Oct. 14, 2020ACRN is working to increase their audience with new events.
OU organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 13, 2020Organizations like the Multicultural Center, Scripps Latinx Network and EL 787 work together to celebrate the month.
Local resin artist creates whimsical, handcrafted pieces
By Baylee DeMuth | Oct. 13, 2020Owens’ products are made with a whole lot of love and a whole lot of glitter.
Q&A: Damaris Hilbert talks starting Collette Contours while in college
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 11, 2020Damaris Hilbert has been doing nails and lashes for four months and started the brand Collette Contours to bring her skills to clients.
Coronavirus: Athens County surpasses 1,000 cases
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 11, 2020Over 100 cases have been reported each week for the last three weeks.
