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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 8, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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Appellate court doesn’t rule on Nelsonville governments (Updated)
Citing a lack of jurisdiction, the court said it couldn’t decide which government rules because of a tangential legal question.
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Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates 20th anniversary
The festival has already sold out full weekend and Thursday single-day tickets.
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Annual statewide guitar show has Athens roots
The Ohio Guitar Show began in Athens and continues to make noise in its 42nd year.
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Athens News site closed, archive paywalled
Decades of previously free news coverage is now available only to subscribers to the Athens Messenger.
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Poison hemlock raises concern in Athens County
Local municipalities are working to address the spread of the invasive plant.
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Cat of the Week: Evelyn
Meet Evelyn – female, 6 years old Evelyn is a remarkable girl with a story of strength, resilience, and love. After surviving panleukopenia and raising her babies, Etta, Pippa, Kate, and Hunter, later in life, Evelyn has more than earned her chance at the good life. Through everything she’s faced, she has remained a devoted…
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Dog of the Week: Brownie
This week, Friends of the Shelter Dogs has a call for help to the community: The shelter is full and more overwhelmed than it has been in years. Please consider fostering or adoption; find more information on their website and Facebook page. BROWNIE, 4-28-26, spayed American Staffordshire Terrier, 7yo, 51#, FOUND We know we’re prone…
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New Social Security report sounds an alarm for workers
The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032. Here’s what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire.
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Shelter project kicks off next phase with celebration
Sunset Shelter Project organizers invite locals to come ask questions about next steps on Friday, June 12 at Devil’s Kettle Brewing.
