🎬 Historic Athens cinema marks 110 years of shared movie magic. The Athena Cinema, one of America's oldest theaters, celebrated its milestone anniversary with community members sharing personal memories and connections. Originally named "The Majestic," the theater opened in 1915 with Mary Pickford's "Cinderella" and a dime admission price—the same price they charged for a special anniversary screening of "Cinema Paradiso." Now operated by Ohio University's College of Fine Arts and staffed by students, the Athena remains Athens' last standing movie theater following the closure of the East State Street multiplex last year.
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🐝 Athens blooms with pollinator gardens despite drought challenges. The city is encouraging residents to plant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in both private yards and public spaces. Mayor Steve Patterson expressed concern about how last year's drought affected milkweed growth, potentially reducing monarch butterfly populations. Meanwhile, Ohio University is working toward its fifth Bee Campus USA designation by maintaining pollinator gardens, reducing mowing in specific areas, and removing invasive species. Local businesses like Greenleaf Landscapes offer a variety of pollinator-friendly plants including passionvines, snapdragons, and native species for both sun and shade gardens.
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📰 Ohio University unlocks free New York Times access for all. Starting June 1, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy complete digital access to one of the world's leading news sources through a new partnership with University Libraries. The initiative provides academic benefits including reliable sources for research, teaching materials, and discipline-specific resources that can enhance classroom learning. Beyond news, subscribers can enjoy popular features like Wordle, Spelling Bee, crossword puzzles, and cooking recipes. The program helps eliminate financial barriers, ensuring every Bobcat has equal access to quality journalism regardless of their economic circumstances.
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Spacious home near community pond: Priced at $350,000, this 4-bedroom Athens home features vaulted ceilings, an open layout, and a finished basement with an extra living room, plus it's walking distance to the community pond.
Budget Campus Home Hardwood Porch: Priced at $159,000, this charming 2-bedroom Athens home features hardwood floors and a covered front porch, sitting just a short walk from Uptown Court Street and Ohio University with recent roof and hot water tank upgrades.
Bank Auction Zero Dollars: This foreclosure property has a $0 list price and is being offered by Auction.com, which claims to be the nation's largest online real estate auction marketplace and suggests the property may sell below market value.