Yearly Archives: 2026

Choosing the best place to rent in Athens, Ohio, ultimately comes down to your own personal needs. Athens has a variety of housing, from historical old houses to recently built condos. What are you looking for? Want a place close to the nightlife? Uptown Athens rentals are probably a good choice, close to Court …

Juneteenth, June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. The date has been observed in African American communities ever since, and was …

Looking for some adventure during summer sessions? Or better – looking for some adventures while you finally get a break from classes for a couple months? Look no further. We’re making it easy for you to get in on the community fun, local sites, and summer festivals. Here are 10 fun things to get …

Athens, Ohio Roller Derby (AORD) is celebrating its Sweet 16th season, which kicked off last month. With a mix of home double headers, travel bouts, and a tournament appearance, there are still plenty of chances to catch a lot of the action this season. Home bouts are held at the Athens Community Center. Tickets …

Choosing where you’ll live during your college years is arguably the second most important decision you’ll make, right after picking your major. As a student in Athens, this is even more important because apartments near Ohio University offer a completely different experience from life in the dorms. So, understanding the benefits and drawbacks of …

If you’ve been paying attention to what’s been happening with Ohio’s public lands lately, you already know there’s a lot to be concerned about. Fracking on state parks, oil and gas deals made behind closed doors, communities bearing the brunt of decisions they had no say in — it’s a lot. The Great Ohio …

Gardening in Athens comes with a specific kind of frustration that anyone who has tried it knows well. You plant something, you tend to it, and then a deer finds it before you get to enjoy it. A lot of what gets sold as “deer resistant” at big box stores turns out not to …

College is an exciting experience full of new friends, experiences, and independence, but it’s also a daunting time of uncertainties and searching for who you want to be. And the entire time you’re in this transformative period, you’re also expected to take 15+ credit hours, work a part-time job, pay bills, and maintain a …

It’s almost time for one of the biggest springtime events of the year: the Athens Full and Half Marathons. Known as “Ohio’s Longest Running Marathon,” the race began in 1968 and marks its 59th year this spring. Both races are taking place live on Sunday, April 19, 2026. They start at 8:00 AM near …

Here’s a throwback: Does anyone remember “The Dukes of Hazzard?” What started as a hit television show from the 70s spawned an entire franchise, and The Athena Cinema is showing the 2005 movie adaptation. As part of its “From the Hills and Hollers” series, The Athena Cinema shows “The Dukes of Hazzard” on April …