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Sony Music’s Jon Chinn comes back to Athens for the OU Music Industry Summit and a special ‘Audiosyncracies’ guest set
By: Doug Brooks
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – OU alumnus Jon Chinn returned to campus in April for the Ohio University Music Industry Summit. Since his days as a member of Athens band Pretty… Read More
A new program in Ohio helps former inmates find housing without discrimination
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A new program aims to help Ohioans who are former inmates get housing and move on with their lives by encouraging landlords to rent to them…. Read More
Family Science Saturday lets kids get hands-on with learning
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Alpha Chi Sigma, better known as AXE, hosted its annual Family Science Saturday this past weekend at Ohio University’s chemistry building. Whether making elephant toothpaste, slime… Read More
Ohio University hosted its first Science Olympiad Invitational in 30 years
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two students at Ohio University brought together 250 high schoolers from across Ohio to compete at the school’s first Science Olympiad Invitational in 30 years. Co-directors… Read More
A Mindful Journey Through Nature
Welcome to A Mindful Journey Through Nature! Join us for a peaceful and rejuvenating experience on Sat, Aug 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM along the Hock-hocking Adena Bikeway starting at… Read More
Exhibit Opening
The Southeast Ohio History Center invites you to the opening of two new exhibits: Southeast Ohio A to Z and The Cartoon Art of Sandy Plunkett: A Brush, With History!… Read More
Photo Gallery: Mount Zion Baptist Church sells its pews to fund renovations and its transformation into a community hub
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Mount Zion Baptist Church is parting with a piece of its past to help fund its future. Steven Livingston, who runs Livingston Historic Furniture of San… Read More
Bike and Brew Tour
Join us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, stories focusing on the cultural… Read More
Vanishing: A Textile Art Exhibit by Holly Cole for Endangered Species
By: Ahmed Hamed
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Holly Cole, a retired theater costume design and technology professor at Ohio University, has transitioned from theater to art quilts. Storytelling, character, and theme development guide her work. She focuses… Read More
Multicultural Genealogical Center Spring Celebration
Join us for an afternoon of both live music and that provided by a D.J. We’ll also have pulled pork, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, garden salad, desserts, pop,… Read More
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
Learn basic skills of how to work through conflict or help others work through conflict. The the training sessions start on Friday, September 11 at 9:00 and run for the… Read More
Athens City Council Considering Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings In Public
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council is one step closer to approving an ordinance requiring face masks in public places. Council members, the mayor, and community members discussed the… Read More
Afro-African Dance Class
Beginning Afro-African Dance class for youth and adults. Taught by Ishmael Laryea Konney.
Adult Modern Dance Class
Beginning/Intermediate Modern Dance class for adults. Taught by Lisa Moulton.
Intro to Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration
Intro to Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration will explore the history and mechanics of sewing machines and include a hands-on demonstration of cleaning and adjusting a single machine. This on-going event… Read More
Fans in Athens County hold tailgate for Joe Burrow
By: Thomas Garverick
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ATHENS, OH — All season long the southeast Ohio community has rallied around their hometown hero, Joe Burrow. For another Saturday afternoon, fans tailgated to root for Burrow and the… Read More
Intro to Micro-Controller
Have you always wanted to learn how to program a robot? Day 1 – January 6th, 6-9pm Day 2 – January 8th, 6-9pm Learning to program microcontrollers – micro computers… Read More
Beginning Crochet
Always wanted to learn crochet? Come to our Beginning Crochet class at Athens Makerspace! Crocheting is entirely made up of 3 basic stitches. In this class we will learn these… Read More
Weld a Horseshoe Snowman
Still in search of a whimsical holiday gift for someone you love? Come join us to weld them a cheerful snowman out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our… Read More
Intro to Machine Sewing – Flannel Pillowcase
Would you love a chance to make a fuzzy warm pillowcase for fall? Our talented instructor, Mindy King, will guide you through this great beginner’s introduction to sewing with a… Read More
Weave a Seat from Ties!
Do you have an old chair or stool that needs a new seat? Or have you always wanted to learn chair caning but thought it was too boring? Come join… Read More
Festive Twists and Tucks Holiday Pillow
In this fun 3-hr make-and-take class, students will create a pillow using a pin tuck twisting technique. Although this is a holiday craft, students can use this technique in a… Read More
Welded Horseshoe Mug Rack
Want to make a unique holiday gift for someone you love? Come join us to weld a handy mug rack out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented… Read More
November Morsbag Pod Meetup
What is a Morsbag, you ask? An international movement known as Morsbags has formed ‘pods’ of sewists all over the world who meet up to sociably upcycle fabrics into reusable… Read More