Backdrop Magazine • 1st October 2020

This Athens Hidden Gem Sells Amazing Local Products — Backdrop Magazine

“When the Herrolds were selling the mill, [the White’s] saw an opportunity to come here,” White’s Mill co-owner Tyler Schloss says. “They took advantage of it, and they became very good community members and contributed a lot to Athens.”

A year after the White family began running the business, the mill tragically burned to the ground due to a grain fire, a common occurrence with grain mills during that time period. To combat the tragedy, the Whites disassembled a mill in Meigs county and reass

12th December 2019

Hocking Hills Airbnb redefines cabin life – Southeast Ohio magazine

Nestled between the towering trees and scenic nature wonderland of Hocking Hills sits the new AirBnB, a place that is far from an average log cabin stay. It’s the Box Hop: a home constructed from three intermodal shipping containers with a sleek, modern design.

In 2018, Ohioans Seth and Emily Britt constructed the Box Hop, a vision of Seth’s since his time as a college student working for FedEx. With his interest in home renovation and Emily’s experience in real estate, the couple ran with Seth

12th December 2019

Clay Haus has served classic German dishes with a side of spooky since 1979 – Southeast Ohio magazine

It’s impossible to ignore the creaks and cracks of the wooden floors in the Clay Haus as owner Scott Snider and his employees hustle to prepare for the lunchtime rush. The sounds allude to the brick restaurant’s age, but also to the rich history of Somerset that lies inside.

Named after Snider’s grandfather, Irwin Clay Priest, the Clay Haus has served guests old-fashioned, home cooked meals since 1979. It’s been a family business from the beginning; the building was renovated by Snider, his fiv

Backdrop Magazine • 15th November 2019

Leaving a Mark — Backdrop Magazine

Devens is no stranger to leaving his mark on others, though he does it with a bit of ink. With an interest in art his entire life, the local freelance tattoo artist traded his drawing pen for a tattoo machine two years ago and began to tattoo close friends to gain experience. Through tattooing, Devens has become friends with people across the U.S. and internationally who share a love of the art form.

“I learned by getting tattoos and making friends with people who have tattooed me,” he says. “I

Ohio Today • 9th June 2019

Athens Campus Archives - Page 2 of 3

The campaign to move the Hocking River is the ultimate story of “grit”

Backdrop Magazine • 22nd April 2019

Branding the Bricks — Backdrop Magazine

Athens native Tim Martin and his multifaceted design shop, Red Tail Design Company, have taken businesses, events and community groups to the next level, providing modern design concepts recognizable to almost anyone in southeastern Ohio.


Since opening his shop in 2016, Martin has developed websites, logos, signature prints and more for local projects and groups of all sizes. Some of his most distinguishable projects include beer signs and menus for Jackie O’s, the Athens Chamber of Commerce

OHIO News • 4th March 2019

From Athens to the Supreme Court: Alumnus is making U.S. legal history

As a staff attorney for the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, Ohio University alumnus William Messenger, BBA ’97, has argued three cases before the nation’s highest court. Photo courtesy of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation

When the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision on workers’ rights this past summer, Ohio University alumnus William Messenger, BBA ’97, had a front-row seat, serving as lead counsel for the plaintiff in the case and making legal hi

OHIO News • 6th December 2018

Alumna’s art studio celebrates 20 years of bringing color, joy, opportunity to Athens

There are few moments in life that define us—that confirm the path we are on, that inspire the vision for our future and that, ultimately, determine our contribution to the world.

For Patty Mitchell, BFA ’87, MFA ’91, one of her defining moments came 30 years ago when, as an Ohio University undergraduate, she was a resident volunteer at what was then known as the Athens Mental Health Center, now known as The Ridges. It was a moment that not only defined her future but the future of the spirit o

OHIO News • 16th August 2018

OHIO alumna finds success in the world of public relations

Relevance International founder and CEO Suzanne Rosnowski, BSJ ’01, has built one of the fastest-growing independently owned public relations firms. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Rosnowski

Suzanne Rosnowski (Billett), BSJ ’01, has forged her way to the top in the world of public relations. Fueled by a desire to continuously challenge herself and a commitment to a growth in ever-expanding services and locations, the founder and CEO of Relevance International has built one of the fastest-growing inde

OHIO News • 9th August 2018

OHIO alumni share journeys to becoming published authors

Within the vast network of Ohio University alumni are many accomplished authors whose published works cover a wide-range of subjects and genres. Although these wordsmiths’ life and OHIO experiences are as varied as their publications, Ohio University provided them all with the foundation to produce notable content worth publishing.

Ohio Today news recently caught up with four alumni to discuss their OHIO experience and how it has impacted not only their careers, but also their journey in creati

OHIO News • 24th May 2018

Alumni return to Athens for friendship, love

Ohio University’s On The Green Weekend serves as the backdrop for countless stories of alumni reconnecting with OHIO, Athens, and one another. Whether for a long-overdue friend group reunion or to retrace the still-familiar bricks to see what has changed – and what hasn’t – there’s always a good reason to return to your second home at OHIO.

ohiotoday.org caught up with two groups of alumni during this year’s On The Green Weekend to learn what brought them back.

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