When she’s not teaching dance classes, Athens resident, Anna Hess, has a thriving second career as the author of a very successful series of urban fantasy werewolf novels. athensnews.com/culture/arts_a…

As far as local restaurants go, I consider Brenen's Coffee Cafe to be a triple threat. This eatery at 38 S. Court St., Athens, offers a great selection of baked goods, hot and cold beverages, and sensational specialty sandwiches. athensnews.com/opinion/column…

SNOW FORK — Pelotonia will host its inaugural Gravel Day on Sept. 30 at Snow Fork Event Center, near Buchtel. The bike rides serve as a fundraiser for cancer research. athensnews.com/events/peloton…

NELSONVILLE — Now that fall has arrived, it's officially soup and sandwich season. I can't think of a nicer way to commemorate this time of year than by stopping by Alfonso's Italian Kitchen and Bakery. athensnews.com/opinion/column…

Pianist Alejandro Orta has a favorite quote from no less than Pope John Paul II. athensnews.com/culture/arts_a…

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Thursday Supper, United Campus Ministry Center will host an Open House from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday at its facility at 18 N. College St., Athens. athensnews.com/news/ucm-cente…

The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP) of Southeast Ohio will host The Clothesline Project from 3-6 p.m. Friday at Armory Park, 2 E. Carpenter St., Athens. athensnews.com/events/clothes…

Casa Nueva has been a go-to place for alumni and the Athens community since 1985. The worker-owned restaurant, at 4 W. State St., is a great place for Mexican cuisine, local arts and music and a conversation. athensnews.com/news/local/cas…

NELSONVILLE — When I'm in the mood for some hard-core carbs, I head to Tammy's Country Kitchen, at 1333 E. Canal St., Nelsonville, for an old-fashioned home-cooked meal with all the trimmings. athensnews.com/opinion/column…

Since I recently reviewed a restaurant specializing in home-cooked, high-calorie meals, I decided to try a place that serves more health-conscious meals this week. When I discovered that Kindred Market has a cafe inside this organic and natural prod… athensnews.com/news/kindred-c…

River of Time Boutique and Gallery, at 19 W. Washington St., Athens, will have a soft opening Friday. The store will feature records and memorabilia from the careers of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, as well as works from regional artisans. athensnews.com/news/river-of-…

The Albany Cafe is under new ownership and has a brand new name: Mammie's Country Kitchen. I was as impressed by this restaurant's fantastic food as I was by the outstanding customer service. athensnews.com/opinion/column…

Several local and state officials hit the bricks Monday as they marked the start of the Athens Armory Revitalization Project on Monday at the facility on Carpenter Street in Uptown Athens. athensnews.com/news/city-of-a…

Regional historian Cyrus Moore III will speak about Athens’ Ohio National Guard Armory at the next part of Lyceum Luncheon Series at noon Thursday at the Southeast Ohio History Center, 24 W. State St., Athens. athensnews.com/events/athens-…

LOGAN – An Ohio-born musician who’s been described by the Cascade Blues Society as possessing “one of those great voices of our time” is coming to the Bowen House on Saturday at 7 p.m. athensnews.com/culture/arts_a…

Yes, it has been busy during recent weeks with mayoral candidate forums, festivals and more — but it’s time to get caught up with the files on my desk: Support the Smiling Skull, Rocky Horror Picture Show woes, Athena’s movie offerings and more. athensnews.com/news/smiling-s…

NELSONVILLE — Although I have had great experiences at Los Mariachis in the past, the Mexican restaurant gets an "A" for its festive atmosphere and food and a "D for its customer service because of my experience during a recent visit for dinner. athensnews.com/opinion/column…

Ohio University's 23rd president, Lori Stewart Gonzalez, introduced a new scholarship program and noted the university's importance in Appalachia during an investiture ceremony Oct. 18 at Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. athensnews.com/news/lori-stew…

Haunted farms, trick-or-treats and parades are among the Halloween-related activities being held throughout Athens County during October. athensnews.com/news/athens-co…

NELSONVILLE — The opening reception of Majestic Galley's National 16th Annual Juried Exhibition will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the gallery, 20 Public Square, Nelsonville.  athensnews.com/culture/arts_a…