🎮 Phoenix Nest brings retro gaming back to life in Athens. The local game shop on Union Street offers a treasure trove of nostalgic video games, board games, and collectibles through its buy-sell-trade system. Owner James Harrod opened the store in 2015 as a "labor of love," creating an inclusive space that attracts customers from teenagers to people in their 60s. The shop helps preserve gaming history while introducing younger generations to classics that "don't get much love anymore." On National Retro Day, the store celebrated with discounts on items ranging from $5 to several hundred dollars.
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🚌 Ohio University Senate tackles parking woes amid construction disruptions. Transportation officials presented plans to expand accessible parking and improve services for students displaced by South Green residence hall construction. The Senate also appointed new members, including its first commuter student senator, while discussing initiatives to oppose Ohio Senate Bill 1, an anti-diversity measure for higher education. Student Senate President Gordillo is working on a bill condemning the legislation and seeking student sponsorships. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming Women's History Month events and a peaceful protest.
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🏥 Rural Ohio hospital earns elite national recognition with five-star rating. OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital was named to the Chartis Center for Rural Health's Elite Top 100 list and received a five-star rating from Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Athens facility also earned an Energy Star certification for its energy efficiency efforts. Currently undergoing a $17.2 million surgical renovation expected to complete by 2026, the hospital recently partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital to open a Close To Home Center that has already served over 200 patients. Hospital president LeeAnn Lucas-Helber credits their dedicated team for creating a welcoming and safe environment.
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Highway-front acreage near Athens: # 60+ Acre Property Near Athens City - $875,000This expansive 60+ acre residential/commercial property offers excellent access to multiple highways and superior visibility, with utilities nearby and seller-created trails for easy viewing on dry days.
Athens woods dream home bargain: **Athens Retreat Alert: $389,900**This charming 4-bedroom home on Bittersweet Court sits on nearly 2 wooded acres with a fenced yard, gazebo, and granite countertops, plus the seller is offering $15,000 towards sewer hookup and other costs.
Historic dairy barn bonus lot: This historic estate priced at $290,000 features the Original Radford Dairy with 4 beds, 2 baths, a front porch, 2-car garage, and includes an extra lot with the original barn outside HOA restrictions.