Good morning, Vinton County. From bagel shops to boutiques, Athens students are revealing their favorite local haunts in a delightful showcase of college town commerce. Human Interest staff members sing praises for Brenens Coffee Cafe and Bagel Street Deli when hunger strikes, while fashion finds range from Marshalls' affordability to unique treasures at Kismet boutique. Car-less students make the most of campus thrift pop-ups, highlighting the creative ways young shoppers navigate small-town retail landscapes.
Milestone celebrations are in full swing across our region as Buckeye Hills Career Center marks its golden anniversary and Wellston's Gabe Lung earns recognition for wastewater operations excellence. Local businesses are finding new homes with Bookish on Main relocating and Jackson City offices settling into temporary quarters. Meanwhile, the 84th Apple Festival approaches with early passes now available, and Athens unions prepare for a Labor Day rally promoting worker solidarity and community support through food donations.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🛍️ Athens students dish on their favorite local shopping spots. Human Interest staff members reveal their go-to places for food and fashion in the college town. Brenens Coffee Cafe and Bagel Street Deli are popular lunch choices, while clothing preferences range from Marshalls to local boutique Kismet. Some students without cars rely on campus thrift pop-ups, while others favor the Ohio University College Bookstore for university apparel and supplies. Many emphasize the importance of supporting Athens' local businesses.
🎂 Small-town Ohio celebrates milestones and community achievements. Buckeye Hills Career Center turns 50, while Wellston's Gabe Lung received recognition for excellence in wastewater operations. Local businesses are on the move with Bookish on Main relocating to East Main Street and Jackson City offices finding temporary quarters. The Apple Festival is preparing for its 84th annual event with early passes available at multiple locations. The column wraps up with birthday wishes for numerous community members and an enticing Italian Chicken Casserole recipe to try at home.
✊ Athens unions rally for Labor Day rights and solidarity. Union supporters will gather at Athens Community Center on September 1 from 1:00-2:30 pm to hear from OU Faculty and Worker Union speakers. The event, organized by Athens 50501, encourages participants to bring canned food donations for local Mutual Aid projects. Attendees can sign petitions to legislators and display protest signs along East State Street. This peaceful demonstration is part of coordinated union actions happening across Ohio and the United States.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Spacious rural manufactured bargain: Listed at $167,600, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom manufactured home on 20.5 acres requires cash payment and has a disclosed reserve price of $145,800, with seller covering taxes, HOA, and municipal liens.
Godly home cemetery neighbor included: This heavenly church-turned-home at $265,000 features vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, a chef's kitchen, three bedrooms, new appliances, and a cemetery next door for when that carriage finally comes for you.
Modern woodland yurt investment: Listed at $265,000, this luxurious 2023-built yurt in The Hocking Hills offers a peaceful retreat on a wooded acre with hot tub, modern amenities, and potential as both a personal getaway and income-generating short-term rental.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
Consider setting up automatic transfers to your savings account; by treating savings like a recurring bill, you'll be less tempted to spend that money and more likely to build a healthy financial cushion over time.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
-Romans 15:13
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