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Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting
Mayor Frank Campbell proposed having a veto over council and asked to move the Pledge of Allegiance to the top of meeting agendas.
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OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out
Hundreds of students gathered around the College Green over fears of an eventual ICE presence on campus.
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Recent state audit did not penalize Athens employees over 2024 scam (Updated)
Insurance covered about one-fourth of the $722,000 loss; the city is in mediation for a share of funds recovered by the bank.
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County administration must address U.S. 50/32 to prevent more deaths
We have to stop treating it as an interstate, in order to stop the death of 2–3 people each year.
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Athens Quilt Trail weaves community, arts
The Athens Quilt Trail is a four-stop interactive community arts project that invites contributions from the public.
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Laura M. “Mae” Pratt
A funeral service will held 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Rev. John Pauley officiating. Visitation will take place on Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
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Vicki L. Marshall
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel.
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Dog of the Week: Polar
1-16-26, fem. terrier mx, ~6-7mo, 34#, FOUND w/Red & Tulip on Carr Rd, Nelsonville.
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City vehicle collides with building; water break ices Terrace Drive
This past weekend’s snowfall created slippery conditions in Athens; the county remains on a Level 2.
