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How the community banded together to save Black Alumni Weekend
Happening now, Black Alumni Weekend is intended as a “weekend of networking, mentorship, and celebration” that will “honor the rich legacy of Black and Brown excellence at Ohio University.”
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Inside Courts: Athens fights for local control in high-stakes court clash
Local and state statues — and Ohio cities’ home rule — collide as the Fourth District Court of Appeals hears Athens’ defense of its plastic bag ban.
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Photo Gallery: Flooding across Athens County
Heavy rains led to flooding around the county last week.
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Bites, Camera, Fashion: Don’t look away from ‘No Other Land’
Hard, harsh truths can be unsettling to acknowledge — but as this Oscar-winning documentary proves, we ignore those truths at our own peril.
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Photo gallery: Walk, Talk and Roll
The seventh annual Walk, Talk and Roll saw disability advocates demonstrate just how inaccessible Uptown Athens is to mobility challenged residents.
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Photo gallery: Mount Zion Black Cultural Center unveils new window mural
The murals, designed by Keith Wilde, depict the stories of five pioneers of Black history in Athens
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Hop over to April’s seasonal events in Athens County
Let’s get outside! We put together a list of Easter, spring and outdoor events that will be held throughout the area this month.
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Prehistoric animal tusk found in Athens County
Experts say the tusk, found in a tributary of Federal Creek, is likely from a mastodon that lived in the area between 12,000 and 14,000 years ago.
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Home, Cooking: Tortilla Español
This is a great March dish, with potatoes from the market and a few of those increasingly precious eggs.
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Photo of the Week: March 29, 2025
Community Food Initiatives hosted its annual Seed Potato Giveaway on March 29, dispersing 80,000 pounds of spuds.
