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Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit to be held June 27, 2026
NELSONVILLE, OH — Firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, corrections officers, and veterans across Ohio and the surrounding region are invited to attend the Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Nelsonville‑York High School. The Summit will feature: “As a firefighter myself, I’ve seen how…
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2026 Athens County Youth Summit to be held June 4, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Athens County Youth Summit will take place on June 4, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Beacon School (801 W. Union St.) in Athens. The theme of the summit is “Connected Communities; Stronger Outcomes” and we hope to facilitate strong discussion and insights into…
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Dave Richards
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday May 21, at the Bishopville Church of Christ with Rocky Exline officiating.
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Evelyn Houk
Funeral service will be conducted noon Tuesday, May 26, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Robbie Scott officiating.
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Audit released May 19, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit May 19, 2026:
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Audit released May 14, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit May 14, 2026:
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Lawrence Paul Kamody
Please join the family in a celebration of Larry’s life Saturday, May 23, 3–6 p.m. at Village Productions. Feel free to bring a dessert to share.
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Reel Talk: Three bizarre biopics
Three recent musical biopics give us nuanced, satirical and genuinely strange portrayals of celebrities.
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Athens Planning Commission press release on recovery housing
ATHENS, Ohio — Several recent Athens Planning Commission meetings have included the topic of recovery housing. The planning commission would like to inform the public that no changes to the zoning code, or other city code, related to this topic will be recommended to city council at this time. While initial assessments by city officials…

