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“Walk Talk and Roll” event will be held Friday, April 10, 2026 (Updated)
The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Athens Court House on Court Street.
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Task force report highlights Athens’ walkability
Task force Chair Rob Delach talked about pedestrian improvements the city made in 2025, including 195 new tactile grids and a mural, before Athens City Council committees Monday.
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Audio tours at Strouds Run provide a rich new way to experience the state park
Katherine Moore and Kathryn Logan, with assistance from ODNR and Appalachian Understories, made a podcast for visitors to Strouds Run to listen to as they move through the park.
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Photo of the Week: July 15, 2025
Strouds Run State Park accessible beach access and kayak launch was installed to allow people with mobility issues to enjoy the lakefront.
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We’re tired of waiting for accessible crosswalks, City of Athens
When people choose to hear only what they want to hear, it becomes an endless circular argument that wastes precious time.
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Bites, Camera, Fashion: “Challengers,” EDM and sexual chemistry
Spicy garlic fries and dark chocolate were the right choice for a movie filled with sexual tension. Tie dye … not so much.
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Hocking College settles discrimination lawsuit with former football star
The $30,000 settlement with Caden Cox comes with no admission of wrongdoing on the part of Hocking College.
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Introducing: Bites, Camera, Fashion
Our newest columnist, Davey McNelly, is disabled, likes films, and makes poor choices while trying to simplify his life. He’s glad to meet you.
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Walk, Talk and Roll highlights accessibility issues
The city of Athens hosted its fifth annual Walk, Talk and Roll event on June 9 to highlight the importance of accessibility in the city.
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Second medical marijuana dispensary set to open in Athens
In May 2022, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued a provisional dispensary license to Big Perm’s LLC, set to operate at 544 Richland Avenue.
