Despite being a journalist who has to keep tabs on what’s going on in the community as part of my job, there are times where I feel somewhat disconnected from ...

Slowly but surely, we are drawing ever closer to spring. Soon, Athens will experience a reprieve from the winter weather we ...

After what seemed like an eternity, things finally began to warm up here in Athens. Unfortunately, this warm spell proved to be short-lived and once again gave us snowy conditions and frigid ...

Today’s column represents the first time I have traveled outside of Athens and Hocking County to review a restaurant, though if the meal I enjoyed was any indication, it certainly won’t be the last.

Before beginning today’s column, I would like to remind my readers to stay safe in light of the winter weather we’re experiencing. If you can, stay indoors and avoid traveling. Driving in snowy ...

Last week, I spent most of my time complaining about the schedule setup for the NFL Playoffs. I could do the same this week for the College Football Playoffs, but unfortunately, that won’t ever change ...

One thing I enjoy about writing restaurant reviews is that it gives me a chance to explore beyond my usual restaurant repertoire. As much fun as it is to reminisce and analyze old haunts with a ...

If you’re anything like me, you enjoyed every part of the NFL Playoffs this weekend. Football fans got nearly everything that we wanted with Super Wild Card weekend. Close matchups, exciting plays, ...

For this week’s column, I would like to begin by wishing all my regular readers a Happy New Year. I know 2025 was a difficult year for many people, me included, so I’m hoping this year will be less ...

One of the great things about living in Athens is the diversity of its food scene. Despite having a population of around 25,000, you can find a restaurant, food market or food truck that sells cuisine ...

As I said in my review of the Union Street Diner back in October, the diner holds a special place in America’s collective culinary consciousness. The modern diner initially began in New England with ...

Here it is, the end of the fantasy football season. The semifinal round was a weird one, with stud players that teams have relied upon all season having down weeks when managers needed them most.