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50th Annual International Street Fair
Earlier this month hundreds of students and community members gathered Uptown for the 50th annual International Street Fair. The event features food and music from around the world. Check out… Read More
Athens Officials Requests More Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis
Athens community leaders and the Ohio Democratic Party are asking for more money in the local government budget in order to better mitigate substance abuse problems. Chris Knisley, president of… Read More
Recycling in Athens – from Asset to Liability
Spring cleaning. The phrase conjures up images of bustling around the house, fluffing pillows and dusting curtains, all in an attempt to give the house a deep “spring cleanse” in… Read More
Athens Farmers Market Attracts SNAP-Benefit Customers
It’s late April, which means the Athens Farmers Market is open again on Wednesdays, but while the extra day may not be as big of a draw as the weekend… Read More
No Chalk, No Problem. Why Chalking Cars IS the New Problem
If you have ever gotten your tires marked by Athens Parking Enforcement, that will probably be the last time. The 6th U.S. Circuit of Appeals ruled Monday that marking tires… Read More
Photos: Best of Spring 2019
As the Spring semester draws to a close we want to honor some of the best work from our student volunteer photographers. These amazing young photographers make the compelling visuals… Read More
Bulldogs Battle for Another Undefeated Conference Record
ATHENS, Ohio – Domination of the TVC-Ohio continues for Athens Bulldogs Baseball. Bulldogs (10-2) bested the Alexander Spartans (4-7) 10-0 in six innings of play behind another stellar performance from… Read More
Athens City Council Mulls Over Transportation Changes to the City
Athens City Council is considering establishing a “Complete Streets” policy in Athens. “‘Complete Streets’ is an idea where you are looking at that public right-of-way. It’s something that every citizen… Read More
Ohio Baseball Drops Back and Forth Contest with Ohio State
Ohio got swept over the weekend in a three game series at Northern Illinois, and the Bobcats were hoping to get back to their winning ways Tuesday against in-state foe… Read More
Take Back the Night Takes a Stand Against Sexual Violence
ATHENS, Ohio – Many sexual and domestic violence survivors would agree that a person can’t understand how a sexual assault feels until it happens to them. For those who haven’t… Read More
The Faceless Heroes behind Those 9-11 Calls
ATHENS, Ohio – The 47-year-old lieutenant of Athens County Sheriff’s Office urged people to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 14-20. Aaron Maynard, who is also the interim… Read More
Spreading Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month – a time to honor those who keep children safe and families strong. Athens Children Protection Services spokesperson Robin Webb said child abuse should… Read More
Fighting Hunger in Southeast Ohio – One Seed at a Time
https://youtu.be/_GlqWVQFBmE More than 25% of Athens County children don’t know where their next meal is coming from. That was one reason for Community Food Initiatives’ annual seed and potato giveaway… Read More
A Lively Sanctuary for Athens’ Community
Spring has officially sprung and the fruits and vegetables are ready to sprout. Gardens are ready to be tended and that is what some Ohio University students will be doing… Read More
Gas Tax Increase Leaves its Mark on Athens County
ATHENS, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill increasing the gas tax in Ohio by 10.5 cents moving the tax from 28 cents per gallon to 38.5 cents, the… Read More
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Celebrates Integration and Inclusion
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities observed March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month to celebrate and empower those with developmental disabilities. Board Superintendent Kevin Davis said… Read More
Getting Down and Dirty in Student Garden
As the soil begins to warm, area farmers are getting ready to plant their gardens. For some Ohio University students, this is a time they’ve been waiting for since the… Read More
The Wizardry Behind Ohio’s Impressive Quidditch Club Team
A National Tournament appearance is the goal of most teams, and the Ohio University Quidditch Club has reached that milestone. The team will travel to Round Rock, TX for the… Read More
Emotional Support Animals: More Harm than Help?
Imagine no longer being able to do your job because someone else who was not trained came into your place of work and ruined it for everyone else in your… Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Drug Abuse
The opioid epidemic has devastated communities throughout Ohio and the nation and it is tearing families apart. The situation has gotten so drastic that the White House declared it a… Read More
New Additions to Athens’ Healthy Lifestyle
The Athens community has a number of healthy options for lifestyle and fitness. One popular business in Athens, Odyssey Nutrition, has moved from East State Street to West Union Street… Read More
Pomeroy Warehouse Fire Still Under Investigation
POMEROY (WOUB) — Little is left of Mountaineer Metals in Pomeroy after a fire engulfed it on Saturday night. The fire was reported at 11:15 p.m and it took more… Read More
Smarter Funding for Smarter Parking in Athens
Athens City Council discussed an ordinance Monday night to issue $460,000 of notes to pay for the installation of smart parking meters. The ordinance, proposed by Peter Kotses, came after… Read More
Pedestrians, Drivers Weigh in on Underpass Delay
Richland Avenue’s crosswalk has always buzzing with activity. Now that the street’s planned underpass has been pushed back to 2020, both pedestrians and drivers parties will still have to deal… Read More
Medical Marijuana: How SE Ohio Plays a Unique Role in its Growth
Cannabis– it’s a plant that’s been around long before our time. Cannabis was likely discovered around 500 B.C., according to History.com, and its uses ranged from healing practices and religious… Read More
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