Athens neighborhood overlay zone legislation progresses
The Athens Planning Commission is working to bring additional, special zoning code to Athens City Council.
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Local band directors represent Southeast Ohio in 2026 Rose Parade
Directors from Athens and Nelsonville-York were among hundreds of band directors who marched in the parade on New Year’s Day.
Family sues after bystander killed during Meigs County police chase
A lawsuit alleges the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office created a “death trap” that killed both a fleeing suspect and a bystander during a 2023 high speed pursuit.
Columbus Road auto care landmark to get new life
Russell’s Riverside Service, closed since 2019, is being converted into a charging station for electric vehicles.
Bites, Camera, Fashion: Knives and more knives
The latest installment of the “Knives Out” series adds substance to flash, tongue-in-cheek knowingness and pizzazz.




