The town of Oxford, Ohio, is rich with the history of Freedom Summer and the Black families that once held the town together.
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Listen to the tales of The Golden Lamb and its haunted halls, where ghosts are rumored to linger long after their stay.
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The Talawanda School District in Oxford, Ohio has changed their mascot.
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Thrifting is growing in popularity and may prove to be a more sustainable and affordable option for fashion-loving college students.
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Robin Webb, an employee with Athens County Children Services, shares how lack of state funding affects the work she does with children in the community on a daily basis.
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A historic, centuries old mill lives a second life as a spot to shop for local hidden gems.
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One Athens organization provides incarcerated individuals with a rare commodity in prison: books.
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An Athens local creates graphic designs that help define the culture of the community.
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The deadline for the 2020 Census is coming, and less than half of the college students that live in Athens County have filled it out.
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Beacon School promotes inclusivity, compassion and hope for students with developmental disabilities.
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Listen, watch and dance your way through this weekend with Backdrop’s picks on the bricks!
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Local designer creates visual identities for local businesses and organizations.
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How a state-mandated policy intended to save money impacts an impoverished region of Ohio.
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A small-town fine jeweler serves the community he loves by crafting wearable works of art.
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The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway offers cyclists a scenic route to award-winning craft breweries.
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Stealing Athens Bricks is a longstanding tradition among OU students, but it comes at a cost to the city.
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Athens joined many others in the movement for gun law reformation with the March For Our Lives rally last Saturday.
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