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Category: 2019

Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Expansion to Connect More Communities

May 9, 2019 Michael Broerman Leave a comment

The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway expansion project is going for another lap as the planning committee continues its attempt to acquire…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: #Appalachia, #Athens, #Nelsonville, Bike Path, Community, Featured, Hockhocking Adena Bike Way, outdoors
Jonathan Koons and his son Nahum - close to 1857

Spirit Room, Strange Beliefs

May 8, 2019 LynAnne Vucovich 1 Comment

Jonathan Koons and his family hosted public seances in the 19th century to spread Spiritualism and test reality In a…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: #Athens, Dover Township, Featured, Haunted Athens, Haunted Ohio, Koons, Southeast Ohio, Southeast Ohio History Center, Spiritualism

The Right to Read

May 7, 2019 Madhulika Pesala Leave a comment

Athens Books to Prisoners fights the system to get inmates books Currently more than 2 million people in the country…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: Athens Books to Prisoners, books, Caty Crabb, Featured, prison, right to read, Sarah Fink

Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Cultivates Community

May 6, 2019 Rebekah Markovitz Leave a comment

The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is 21 miles of asphalt that does not just bear the weight of tires and footsteps…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: Athens Bike Path, Athens community, Bike Path, Biking, Black Diamond Bicycles, Community, Eclipse, Featured, Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Little Fish Brewing Company

Keeping Skateboarding Alive in the Ohio Valley

May 5, 2019 Zach Shrivers Leave a comment

The Background The Ohio Valley is a surprisingly robust place for skateboarders to practice their extreme sport. Athens, Ohio, has…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: Athens Skateboard Club, Featured, Flipside, Flipside Skateboard Shop, Moss Miller, Ohio University, Ohio Valley, skateboarding, skating, Valley Reality, ValleyReality

The Debate Between Local vs. Corporate Businesses Continues

May 3, 2019 Reagan McCurley Leave a comment

Is IHOP in Athens Affecting Union Street Diner’s Business? In recent months, the city of Athens has added multiple chain…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: #Athens, #stories, #support chain, #support local, #union street diner, Community, diner, Featured, iHop, ValleyReality

Ohio University Professor’s Dual Passion: Research and Teaching

April 29, 2019 Taylor Nimmo 1 Comment

Tornadoes form from the top to the ground, right? Think again. An Ohio University Meteorology professor’s recent research says otherwise.…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: Featured, Jana Houser, Meteorology, Tornadoes, weather

Glouster Thrives During Phase One of Trimble Stadium Rebuild

April 23, 2019 Nick Niehaus 1 Comment

The main uncertainty surrounding Glouster Memorial Stadium in 2017 had nothing to do with poor attendance or lack of community…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: Featured, Glouster, Glouster Memorial Stadium, Trimble High School

The Moonville Tunnel

Sophie Kremer Leave a comment

Home to chilling ghosts, community history The Moonville Tunnel is home to four chilling ghosts, each more haunting than the…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: Featured, Ghosts, Moonville Rail Trail Association, Moonville Tunnel

Food Hardships at Ohio University

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Bobcats helping Bobcats. It’s a phrase. It’s a hashtag. It’s a movement. But what does it mean? The phrase refers…

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Posted in: 2019, Archives Filed under: #foodinsecurity, Featured, Food, Food Pantry, Ohio University

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