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Inaugural Porchfest brings music to neighborhood
Enjoy 20 musical acts this Sunday at homes and businesses across the Near Eastside neighborhood.
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Partnership pays off for back-to-back music fests at Hocking College
A collaboration between the Starbrick Music Festival and Black Diamond Music Festival allowed Hocking College to avoid festival expenses this year, after it spent big on Black Diamond in 2022 and 2023.
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Athens Ohio Scottish Country dancers build community through dance
Get your Scottish groove on every Sunday at the Athens Community Center.
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American Eel Preserve aims to host elusive species
The preserve, located in Chauncey, has long-term environmental restoration goals — including providing habitat for the American Eel.
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Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Athens County (Updated)
With Pride Month kicking off this weekend, there are many opportunities on the horizon to show LGBTQ+ pride in Athens County.
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Hundreds demand university ‘disclose, divest’ investments in Israel
More than 200 protestors occupied Ohio University’s Baker University Center for several minutes on May 1.
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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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Eclipse in Athens County won’t be total, but still spectacular
Monday’s solar eclipse is the last total eclipse to cross Ohio until 2099. Only a tiny sliver of the sun will be visible from Athens County.
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Clouds likely, but the eclipse will go on
Historically, April 8 tends to be cloudy. So instead of the moon swallowing the sun, we may see “dark like midnight.”
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The Indy guide to eclipse viewing
Yes, you will be able to see the eclipse from here! Use these tips and resources to help you make the most of this astronomical event
