-
·
Photo of the Week: May 5, 2026
The new Coonskin Library and Museum opened in Amesville on May 5, showcasing objects from the historic village library established in 1804.
-
·
Audit released May 7, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audits May 7, 2026: Bern Township1/1/2024 TO 12/31/2025 Basic Audit Tri-County Career Center7/1/2024 TO 6/30/2025 Financial Audit FFR City of AthensOhio Public Employees Retirement System Census Data Examination1/1/2025 TO 12/31/2025 OPERS Examination
-
·
Gwyn Scott
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 1, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
-
·
Photo gallery: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
The musical, which is youth-driven, comes to the stage at Stuart’s Opera House May 8–10.
-
·
Nancy Russell
A memorial service will be held at noon Thursdaym May 28, 2026, at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ.
-
·
Uptown park damaged by city utility project
The park will require “comprehensive restoration,” Athens City Council member Alan Swank, 4th Ward, said Monday.
-
·
Thrift store celebrates 50 years of fostering community
Since opening in Athens in 1976, New to You has retained affordability while supporting foster youth.
-
·
Primary election issues to be decided by provisional ballots
Levy issues, including the city of Athens income tax, cannot be decided until provisional ballots have been counted.
-
·
Cornertown: May 6, 2026
Cornertown is sponsored by the Athens Artists Memorial Project. Cornertown is not subject to the Independent’s Creative Commons license. For reprinting permission, contact the editor.
-
·
Uptown streetscape and utility relocation project public meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026
The purpose is to discuss the project and proposed improvements with the community, answer questions, and gather community input.
