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Mount Zion elevator ordinance progresses despite traffic concern
One city council member voiced concerns that the partial placement of an elevator vestibule in a right-of-way would cause traffic issues.
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Ohio University preserves archives following closure of centers
The Ohio University Mahn Center utilizes archives from the three centers that were forced to close by state law.
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Dr. Tee awarded Black Appalachian Storytellers fellowship
Trevellya Ford-Ahmed’s fellowship will support her ongoing work at the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center.
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Closed OU centers’ archives find new home at Mount Zion
The Mount Zion Black Cultural Center acquired materials from the three Ohio University programs forced to close by state law.
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Local organizations lose AmeriCorps VISTA service members
The Trump administration cut funding for the program, intended to combat poverty by matching service members with community support and cultural organizations.
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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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Preservation society celebrates Mount Zion’s 150th anniversary
The historic Mount Zion Baptist Church, founded 150 years ago this year, was celebrated on Saturday at the annual meeting of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society.