Blotter: Resident gets a call from the FBI; burnt Poptart sets off alarm
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 7, 2020Resident receives a scam call thinking it’s from the FBI.
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Weekender Briefs: Laugh and learn at Javier Ávila’s show, tour the Athens Asylum
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 7, 2020Here are some events you can look forward to in Athens this weekend.
Football: Mid-American Conference releases updated 2020 schedule
By Jack Gleckler | Oct. 7, 2020Ohio will play a six-game schedule beginning Nov. 4.
Universities continue to cancel spring break; here’s how the Mothman Museum is continuing events during the pandemic
By Madyson Lewellyn | Oct. 7, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
So Listen: Ohio Senate and House seats that may flip
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 7, 2020The Republican Party holds a super majority in the Ohio General Assembly. Here are some seats that may change.
Pondering with Patterson: The Toledo Farmers Market is great for small business
By Lauren Patterson | Oct. 7, 2020If you want to support local business like you do in Athens, try your hometown’s farmer’s market.
Documentary filmmaker celebrates Southeast Ohio towns
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 7, 2020Evan Shaw, a lifelong resident of Appalachia, makes documentaries about Southeast Ohio for WOUB Public Media.
Rocky Brands military contracts provide local products at-large
By Anna Millar | Oct. 7, 2020A $9 million Navy contract awarded to Nelsonville’s Rocky Brands was extended in the spring of this year.
Rural health care systems are essential for combating COVID-19 in Southeast Ohio
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 7, 2020Even through the lack of available health care in rural Southeast Ohio, small health care systems provide communities with essential medical services during the pandemic.
Faculty across state claim COVID-19 has done less harm to university budgets than administrators let on
By Anna Millar | Oct. 6, 2020Although you have likely heard about massive financial crises caused by COVID-19, the virus is really being used as a scapegoat.
5 underrated places in Cleveland everyone should check out
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 6, 2020Here’s a list of spots you should check out if you’re ever in Cleveland.
Graduate Student Senate: Covid Committee plans flu shot campaign
By Bekah Bostick | Oct. 6, 2020COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, and flu shots can help differentiate the two.
COVID-19 draws more visitors to outdoor attractions
By Jillian Craig | Oct. 6, 2020Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parks and recreation businesses see more visitors this year.
Thurber House continues to foster imagination, connection online
By Anna Wilhelm | Oct. 6, 2020Virtual events meet audiences with authenticity and humor.
Mental health report: Southeastern Ohio counties report highest number of suicides in past two decades
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 6, 2020Access to firearms and opioid use are among contributing factors, experts say.
Hiking Locations Across Ohio
By Juliana Colant | Oct. 6, 2020You may be missing Athens scenic routes, so here are some hiking spots throughout Ohio.
West Virginia residents reflect on Mothman's popularity
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 6, 2020The legend originated in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Board of Trustees to discuss fall reopening, community standards cases during October meetings
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 6, 2020The meetings will be streamed Oct. 8 and Oct. 9.
Reading Revisited: Books are better than movies
By Anna Millar | Oct. 6, 2020Movie adaptions like Harry Potter show why the books are always better.
SNL paid tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg; police brutality discussed at City Council meeting
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 6, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
