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Hocking Valley Scenic Railway keeps history alive in Athens County
The spirit of rail travel remains in the form of the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway.
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5 of the rarest astronomical events—and when you’ll next see them
While some astronomical events are commonplace, others are so rare they may never occur in your life span, or even your children’s.
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Invisible Ground historical markers merge past and present
Where to find the eight markers across Athens County.
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The history of daylight saving time—and why some advocate for its end
Since 2015, several states (including Ohio) have introduced legislation calling for the end of twice-yearly time changes.
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New book collects poetic correspondence between Athens, Meigs poets
Former Athens poet laureate Wendy McVicker and Meigs County resident Cathy Cultice Lentes — also both childhood educators — collaborated on a book featuring letter poems they exchanged in spring and summer, 2021.
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Norway family continues The Mine Tavern’s community legacy
The Mine Tavern, one of Ohio’s oldest operating bars, may be under new ownership, but it continues as a beacon of community in Nelsonville.
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Collectors flock to Nelsonville Brick Festival
Held annually since 2011, the Nelsonville Brick Festival is one of the largest and most successful brick swaps in the country.
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Living Traditions series celebrates folkways
Athens County Living Traditions, organized by local artist Talcon Quinn, celebrates the cultural practices of people in Athens County.
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander history celebrated in May
Since the 1970s, May has been celebrated as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month — expanded to Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2021.
