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Pawpaw eating contest winner passionate about the species
Mike Fisher won the contest this year, eating a pound of pawpaw pulp and cleaning 20 seeds faster than anyone else.
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Ohio Pawpaw Festival continues to grow
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival adds a new partner, a look at the best way to use the pawpaw in cooking and a glimpse at the future of the plant.
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Athens County Fair hosts inaugural school bus demolition derby
Federal Hocking Local School District students may call themselves winners of the first Athens County Fair school bus demolition derby.
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Athens County library admin encouraged paring back Pride Month displays
In communications with patrons, the library director pinned less colorful displays on decision-making by local branches.
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Olympics spotlights Ohio University photography talent
The summer Olympics showcased stellar photography talent produced by Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication.
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Nelsonville Music Festival returns for 18th year
Nelsonville Music Festival welcomed attendees, artists and vendors from around the world for its 2024 festival.
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New Athens establishment The Side Bar fosters community through food and spirits
The Side Bar acts as a bar, restaurant and welcoming “third space” geared in part toward LGBTQ+ patrons.
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Photos from Chauncey’s first Pride event
The village of Chauncey’s first Pride Month event was small but mighty.
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Fourth of July celebrations abound throughout Athens County
From fireworks to fast cars, Athens County residents have myriad options to celebrate the Fourth of July in the coming week.
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Chauncey Gays forms to build LGBTQ+ community in the village
The group, which grew out of residents’ advocacy to Chauncey Village Council, will host a Pride Month event on Saturday.
