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Ryan Hamilton is ‘Making Good Time’ at OU's Dads Weekend
During Ohio University’s Dads Weekend, comedian Ryan Hamilton will perform his new special, “Making Good Time,” at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Hamilton grew up in a rural Idaho town and reflects on his experiences in his observational comedy. He described himself growing...
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Athens Halloween Block Party live stream
Watch the Athens Halloween Block Party live! The Post will livestream the event's main stage from 5 p.m. Oct. 31 to 2 a.m. Nov. 1.
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Ohio University Percussion club drums to its own beat
Ohio University Percussion Club is a studio-based organization in which members perform various music styles like pop, rock and Brazilian samba. The club welcomes all students, whether they are in music-related majors, play in the OU Marching 110 or have never played a percussion instrument before. Kaylie Paugh, a senior...
WOUB
PHOTO GALLERY: Local bands pay tribute to alternative rock favorites at The Union’s Halloween Cover-Up
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Union hosted its Halloween Cover-Up on Friday, Oct. 30, featuring five local acts performing music by influential alternative rock bands. The evening’s lineup included Jone & The Hissyfits covering Violent Femmes, Guy Music performing songs by Pixies, and additional sets celebrating the music of Meat Puppets, The Replacements and R.E.M.
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Athens Veterans Day parade and ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens community is invited to come together on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the men and women who have served our nation during the annual Athens Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. This year’s theme, “Honoring All Who Served – Freedom 250,” recognizes the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
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Poe Takes the Stage in Athens Nov. 6-7 for History Mystery Nights
The Southeast Ohio History Center will turn two November nights over to Edgar Allan Poe, hosting a History Mystery Night doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 24 West State St. in Athens, the SE Ohio Times reported. Both evenings pair a live old-fashioned radio performance with a silent film, with organist […]
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Rise of artificial intelligence in Athens affects local artists
Over the past year, the rise of artificial intelligence has become more prominent in Athens. The increased use of AI-generated media by local businesses and student organizations concerns local artists. Sam Boyde, a senior studying studio art, said he is as anti-AI as a person can be. Boyde said he...
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44th annual Senior Citizens Art Show winners recognized
The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 44th annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit that was held at Bristol Village’s Glenn Activity Center in Waverly. This year, a total of 61 art pieces were entered in the Exhibit with...
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New music venue opens in downtown Marietta
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A new music venue has opened in downtown Marietta. First City Live is a stage and performance space located off the main part of First City Records, which is owned by Aaron Whited. Whited said the venue focuses on music that does not get much local...
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The first Black woman to lead a public television station, former WOUB General Manager Carolyn Bailey Lewis, has died
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Carolyn Bailey Lewis had the word “first” associated with her name many times. She was the first Black woman to graduate from the WVU’s journalism school, the first Black woman to lead a public television station in the continental U.S. and the first woman to lead WOUB Public Media, among many other accomplishments in her life.
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Punk rock band, Quickstep, highlights politics through music
Local band Quickstep brings not only a tight, hardcore sound to Athens, but contributes to breaking boundaries in the genre of punk rock. Members of the band Mairin Fitzpatrick, a senior studying music production and popular music performance and Luca Blaze, a sophomore studying music production and popular music performance, first toyed with the idea of starting a band during their time together in high school.
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No tricks, just tradition: Athens celebrates Halloween
In Athens, Halloween is one of the biggest weekends of the year. The city celebrates Halloween through fun, free events. Ohio University takes more security measures throughout the weekend. This year, OU’s Halloween weekend celebrations take place Friday and Saturday. The Halloween tradition of Ohio University students, locals and...
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Athens native Devon Halliday discusses debut novel inspired by hometown
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In this episode of Conversations From Studio B, WOUB’s Emily Votaw speaks with Athens native and author Devon Halliday about her debut novel, To Stay, To Stay, To Stay, published by McSweeney’s on Oct. 27. Set in Eden, a fictional Appalachian college town...