Tag: Athens
11
Apr
Pumpkin the Cat’s History as Athens County’s Mascot
by Salem Parker
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Pumpkin the cat, the winner of several The Athens News Best of Athens Awards and a viral internet sensation on Twitter and Reddit, has become...
30
Mar
Dungeons and Dragons Revitalized in Athens County
by Salem Parker
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A few years shy of five decades since its initial release and after several variations and versions along the way, Dungeons and Dragons has returned...
18
Nov
Athens Asian American Alliance wants to bring visibility to local Asian history
by Molly Powers
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When Fan Jiang, an Athens city resident of 14 years, was faced with a death threat directed at one of her children last school year, she turned to the city...
04
May
Athens Anti-Racism Book Club
by Mackenzie Mayer
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Athens City Council declared racism a public health issue in a resolution signed on June 22, 2020. According to John Schmieding, a retired Athens resident, many people still believe that...
20
Sep
Firefighters Compete like Family
by Morris Wein
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The air smells of grease and gasoline in The Plains Fire Department in Athens County at 7 p.m. Tuesday as the firefighters prepare for their biweekly training exercise. The objective seems simple: get...
20
Sep
Heisman Winner’s Speech Helps Feed his Hometown
by Bailey Fink
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On December 14, Heisman winner and Athens native Joe Burrow gave a speech at the 2019 Heisman Trophy ceremony highlighting the food insecurity in Southeast...
12
Nov
Donkey Coffee’s Backstage Talent
by Connor Kurek
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Allison DeWitt breaks barriers as Donkey’s open mic booker
30
Apr
Stewart produce farmer finds his niche while battling the weather
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By Jessica Hill Rick Vest wakes up as soon as the sun rises, puts on zip-off, quick-dry pants and a long-sleeved shirt and pulls on...
17
May
Wayne National Forest to construct 88 new miles of trail
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After years of planning, Wayne National Forest, which spans across 12 southeastern Ohio counties, received approval to begin the construction of 88 additional miles of biking and...
28
Mar
Young Athens Professionals Q&A: The premiere local club for networking
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Anywhere is a good place to network, but Athens tends to be especially good. The Young Athens Professionals (YAP) aims to encourage local young professionals...