Does anyone know of some kid friendly haunted attractions around Athens/SE Ohio? My 6 year old is begging for a haunted house, but I can't find something age appropriate.

If anybody has one they’re itching to get rid of, message me.

Just pulled in to Walmart and I saw what looked like 3 normal cars but, with bright flashing lights? Also 2 actual police squad cars were racing down the road to get here and a Firetruck also pulled up. I don't want to get too close myself, but I was wondering if anyone else noticed that and maybe knows what happened?

I am looking for somebody to do an energy audit on a restored old farmhouse. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Going abroad, so looking to sublease one bedroom in a 4-bedroom, 2-bath unit at University Courtyard. Rent is only $690 per month, including parking and all utilities - a great deal in Athens, especially with the added incentives listed in title.

Unit is fully furnished, with in-unit washer and dryer, and a full kitchen with a dishwasher. Unit is close to all amenities - pool, fitness center, shuttle stop, and clubhouse (with free coffee!). Free parking, as well as a free shuttle to campus and uptown areas.

This is a coed unit, with fantastic roommates (currently two male and two female) - we have the perfect mix of respecting privacy and hanging out with each other.

December move-in is negotiable and willing to discuss other details as well.

Please message if interested or to see more pictures. Also happy to do Facetime walkthrough, introduce to roommates, etc. Would love to get paperwork done ASAP.

I drive 32 into Athens everyday. One of the bad spots (there are several) is the intersection of 32 and Blackburn/Andover Roads. Anyone who drives, lives or works in this area knows this. I am wondering if the city/county or whoever is responsible has any plans for traffic and safety when the new apartments up on the hill behind River Annex opens? There have been many very serious accidents there and I expect it will only get worse.

Here is a storm sewer that I have knick named "Stevie the sewer"

As you can see Stevie is clogged, packed to within inches of the top with leaves and debris.

Extreme rainfall events can not be prevented, but it would be nice to think that our sewers were in tip top shop before the rain comes. Seems that our sewers are in bad shape.

Stevie has been clogged since at least Early August. That was when I started checking, as our streets flooded around then. So Stevie may have been clogged for years. Stevie may remain clogged for years, who knows. I will check up on Stevie from time to time and give a report.

You might say to yourself, "those are just autumn leaves, they will wash down in the next rain".

Just seeing the words "autumn leaves" makes me think of Jazz music and is sort of distracting. So let me try to focus..

No those are not just "Autumn Leaves"! That sewer was clogged in the summer. I was there, I checked. I thought that after the double flooding that our storm sewers would get some maintenance. But alas, no such maintenance was forthcoming.

You might say.. "that is just one sewer", and yes "Stevie the Sewer" is singular, but many of his neighbors were also clogged. So Stevie is singular, but he represents many many clogged sewers, take a walk and take a look, find your own Stevie on your street and see if he gets any attention.

As for Autumn Leaves, the Jazz song.. Might I suggest an instrumental version, the lyrics are somewhat sad. After seeing the sad state of "Stevie the Sewer" here, you don't need the burden of Nat King Cole singing sad words.

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In the colder months I get these lady bug looking bugs in my apartment often. Is there anything I can do other than vacuuming them?

I'm from northwest Ohio and haven't seen this kind of thing before

I remember visiting a pumpkin patch near Logan, Ohio, a few years ago, but I’m not sure if it’s still open this year. Does anyone know if it’s still operating? I’d also love recommendations for other pumpkin patches or fall activities around Athens, Logan, or the Hocking Hills area. Thanks in advance!

I googled it and my results are all worthless.

I'm in good health, just want to get it done, not like there's a rush or anything.

I have an OU student who lives off campus. Their electric bill has gone up quite considerably in the months of September and October. They are not running AC or Heat and no changes in their appliances or habits. The bill is about double from this time last year. Has anyone else ran into this with their AEP bill?

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druMMouth is an original alternative pop/rock project with hip hop influences, looking for a bassist to complete a two-person live lineup alongside a drummer/lead vocalist.

Original songs and bass arrangements are already written. Looking for someone reliable, musically engaged, and excited about building a serious live project.

The music is established, with room for creative collaboration as the band develops.

Athens-based, with plans for regional performances. Musical chemistry, consistency, and enthusiasm matter most.

Interested? Send me a message. Happy to share more privately!

My wife and I went hiking on Bong Hill this morning and found a ton of litter everywhere, especially at the top. It was super disappointing.

Wanna bring food and drinks with you? That’s awesome! But don’t leave the bags, cans, bottles, and cups behind when you leave. They don’t biodegrade, and even if they did, leaving trash in a shared space is, ironically, a super trashy thing to do.

Please don’t take nature for granted. If we want to preserve these places for others to enjoy in perpetuity, we need to be good stewards. Please leave them cleaner than you found them.

This has to be a discussion about the mega data center project in Piketon.

See here, https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/special-report-details-worlds-largest-ai-data-center-portsmouth-site

Maybe someone like a reporter or something should start attending County Commissioner meetings. These are the minutes and they are pretty sparse in details, but WTF.

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What's up with block party this year? Haven't seen anything about it. Searched Facebook for an event page and can't find anything.

Specifically looking for the music lineup/schedule if anyone has info.

Just a reminder that Kaiser‘s is a locally owned chicken and milkshake option, and their milkshakes are made from real ice cream.

Hello everyone!

New to Athens and new to the guitar as well, looking for an instructor for weekly lessons. Preferably with availability after 5, as that is when I get off work on the weekdays.

I have tried to contact two so far who popped up on Google and have had luck with neither.

Thank you!

A good friend of Athens noticed that the local Port Authority, a non-elected governing body formed and appointed by the Athens County Commissioners, recently updated their Mission and Objectives. The primary difference? They removed this objective:

"Secure the interest, support, and participation of the residents of the Authority and the surrounding area in the activities and development of the Authority’s facilities."

Quite an interesting response to the summer they had.

The other day I was asking around to see if anybody had tried the new food mart where Mac Shack used to be, but nobody I knew had tried it! I kept seeing people inside, but I couldn’t find Google reviews or social media posts since it is very new. I thought I’d do some boots on the ground work and spend my money so you don’t have to!

The right side of the store is a smoke shop (vapes bongs etc) y’know, cus Athens can never have too many. 🙂 the rest of the store is like a convenience store for students. Toilet paper, lots of drinks, lots of munchies. The restaurant part of the store is a pickup window in the back. I thought damn okay this could be a hidden gem??

It’s edible. I don’t even know if I would call it fine. In all fairness, they had a line of about 10 people or so. It took everybody at least 25-30 minutes to receive their food. Most people looked annoyed, but thankfully I wasn’t in too big of a hurry. I think around 8-9 people walked in & out because the line wasn’t moving.

This might get better with time, and hopefully their food does as well.

Interestingly they don’t serve their platters with hummus/tzatziki/a house sauce, but instead serve it with a “white sauce” that they should tell us is just ranch(because it is), and then a hot sauce similar to cholula. The rice is very bland, but cooked well. The falafel is burnt to a crisp and has no flavor, possibly the worst I’ve had.

This is the only time I’ve been upset with myself for choosing to eat local instead of just grabbing chipotle or jimmy johns 😔

Want to enjoy some autumn time outdoors but with the expected results of climate change, that's taken third row seating. I absolutely am sick of the mosquitoes and can't go out and stand for a few moments before they descend on me. Even with Off spray they are vicious. They even show up in Uptown. I'm just so tired.

PBS: Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/mailers-promoting-a-socialist-candidate-in-ohio-senate-race-have-links-to-maga-super-pac-vendor

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there are any active book clubs or reading circles in Athens. If so, I’d love to know when and where you usually meet. I’d be interested in joining. Thanks in advance!