The town of Oxford, Ohio, is rich with the history of Freedom Summer and the Black families that once held the town together.

Listen to the tales of The Golden Lamb and its haunted halls, where ghosts are rumored to linger long after their stay.

The Talawanda School District in Oxford, Ohio has changed their mascot.

Thrifting is growing in popularity and may prove to be a more sustainable and affordable option for fashion-loving college students.

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.

A historic, centuries old mill lives a second life as a spot to shop for local hidden gems.

One Athens organization provides incarcerated individuals with a rare commodity in prison: books.

An Athens local creates graphic designs that help define the culture of the community.

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.

Beacon School promotes inclusivity, compassion and hope for students with developmental disabilities.

Listen, watch and dance your way through this weekend with Backdrop’s picks on the bricks!

Local designer creates visual identities for local businesses and organizations.

How a state-mandated policy intended to save money impacts an impoverished region of Ohio.

A small-town fine jeweler serves the community he loves by crafting wearable works of art.

The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway offers cyclists a scenic route to award-winning craft breweries.

Stealing Athens Bricks is a longstanding tradition among OU students, but it comes at a cost to the city.

Athens joined many others in the movement for gun law reformation with the March For Our Lives rally last Saturday.