Category Archives: Blog Features

There’s often more to local communities than meets the eye. SE Ohio offers abundant opportunities for side trips not all that far from your Ohio University off campus housing, where you can learn more about the people who shaped Ohio history. For instance, rural areas in Ohio have long-established black communities that are little …

The Bioscience community at OU will host a Bioscience Networking Social on Monday, Aug. 19, 4- 6 p.m., as part of Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St. Sponsored by Stirling Ultracord, the social will offer complimentary hors d’oeuvres, along with one drink ticket for Bio-Ohio members and a cash bar for non-members. Bioscience students: this …

One of the best ways we know to get a feel for small town living is by attending the local county fair and rodeo. You’re in luck if you’ve already settled in to one of the best apartments in Athens, because you’re probably within easy walking or biking distance to attend the August 7 …

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will host its Convocation 2019 on Thursday, Aug. 15, to 4 p.m. at the Convocation Center, Ohio University. A reception will follow the ceremony at Baker University Center. This convocation is planned for the Heritage College Class of 2023 and their guests. If you’re planning on …

If your parents are coming with you to help you move in your Athens Ohio housing this August, you may want to look into some things that are fun to do locally, once the hard part of the move is concluded. You can make the rounds of the campus and sample the college town …

If you’re planning to get around Athens this fall and winter without benefit of a car, take heart. The ride-hailing service Lyft is here, so as long as you’ve got a smartphone and a credit card, you’re good to go. You no-doubt know how it works: summon a driver through the app, wait a …

Still pondering what’s the best place to rent in Athens, Ohio? If you like living in the midst of a lively scene, consider uptown Athens rentals, where you’ll be in the heart of things. Rest assured, it doesn’t get much livelier than Uptown’s Court Street. What’s more, if you’re moving in soon, you’ll be …

You have plenty of opportunities as an OU student to stay fit, whether it’s by enrolling in a physical fitness class or just making use of the U’s extensive gym offerings. But if you’re in Athens for the summer and you’re looking around for a new activity to get you and your friends out …

Every year Athens pulls out all the stops for celebrating the nation’s independence with a rip-roaring 4th of July. This year is no exception with the 2019 Athens Fabulous Fourth, hosted by the city and other sponsors. The celebration kicks off on July 3, with such events as a Fabulous 4th Senior Queen Pageant, …

Bounty on the Bricks brings local farmers and food lovers together on August 3 for an evening of food, music and community sharing, in support of the Southeast Ohio Food Bank and its member food pantries. Many people go hungry in Athens County and in SE Ohio; this venerable organization has been on the …