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Ohio University GRID Lab adapts to COVID

April 15, 2021 William Meyer Leave a comment

Ohio University’s Gaming Research and Interactive Design (GRID) Lab opened in 2006 to help students and faculty alike explore new…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: Augmented Reality, Featured, GRID Lab, John Bowditch, tech, virtual reality

How the Pandemic has Affected Athens Bars

April 14, 2021 Maddie Ogden Leave a comment

Ohio University is known for its nightlife, especially on Court Street. The bars are usually packed with students every weekend.…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: Athens, bars, COVID-19, Featured, nightlife, Ohio University, pandemic

Restaurants and COVID-19: The Impact of a Pandemic and What’s Next

April 13, 2021 Max Ramsey Leave a comment

It’s no secret that businesses have been ravaged by the impact of COVID-19. Are there any signs of revitalization? Vaccinations…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: COVID-19, Featured, pandemic, restaurants

A look at the Athens County Food Pantry

April 9, 2021 Mia White 2 Comments

The Athens County Food Pantry works to ensure the people in this community do not go hungry. Not only do…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: Athens, Food Pantry, Ohio, Tours

Rediscovering the History of Maryland

April 8, 2021 Shelby Burton Leave a comment

Due to the pandemic, I’ve spent the last year of university in my hometown of Sykesville, Maryland. Being home has…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: Featured, Historic District, historical locations, history, Maryland, Preservation

Glouster: A little city of black diamonds

April 7, 2021 Alejandro Figueroa Leave a comment

Glouster and its surrounding communities in Trimble Township were once thriving during the boom era of the coal industry.  At…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: black diamonds, Tours

Ohio National Guard Helps Tackle Covid-19 in 2020

April 6, 2021 Haleigh Veeley Leave a comment

In the beginning of 2020 the world came to a stop due to Covid-19. The Ohio National Guard stepped in…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: COVID-19, Featured, national guard, Ohio, Tours

Betting on The Baileys — community members look to a trail system to rally business in a small Appalachian town

April 5, 2021 Cole Behrens Leave a comment

Chauncey is a small village of 1,000 residents just a few miles north of Athens Ohio and it was once…

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Upcycle Ohio and The Makerspace: Turning Athens’ Garbage into Gold

April 2, 2021 Claire Milano Leave a comment

Upcycling and reusing materials began in Appalachia. The area’s history of poverty has forced residents to be creative. Taking things…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: appalachia, athens ohio, Featured, garbage, green businesses, Ohio University, plastic, recycling, rural action, sustainability, upcycle

Point Pleasant, West Virginia’s Tourism Highlights Withstand COVID-19

April 1, 2021 Charlotte Caldwell Leave a comment

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life in the United States, but particularly the tourism industry. Some businesses…

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Posted in: Community Profiles Filed under: Counter Point Cooperative, COVID-19, Featured, Mothman Museum, pandemic, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant River Museum, west virginia

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