Chris Miles, Author at Athens County Independent

Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting

By Chris Miles ● Government ● January 29, 2026

Mayor Frank Campbell proposed having a veto over council and asked to move the Pledge of Allegiance to the top of meeting agendas.

OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out

By Chris Miles ● Education ● January 29, 2026

Hundreds of students gathered around the College Green over fears of an eventual ICE presence on campus.

Former Hocking Valley Scenic Railway employee gets OK to sue

By Chris Miles & Dani Kington ● Policing & Courts ● January 15, 2026

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission approved Nelsonville resident James Burcher’s right to sue the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway over allegations of disability discrimination.

Aaron Backes and Terry Robb at the 2026 Rose Parade

Local band directors represent Southeast Ohio in 2026 Rose Parade

By Chris Miles ● Culture ● January 8, 2026

Directors from Athens and Nelsonville-York were among hundreds of band directors who marched in the parade on New Year’s Day.

Athens emergency warming center moves to United Campus Ministry

By Chris Miles ● Public health and safety ● December 17, 2025

The warming center will be held at UCM this year in partnership with The Gathering Place.

Screenshot from video game that shows "welcome to Ohio" sign

New ‘Fallout 76’ expansion features Southeast Ohio

By Chris Miles ● Culture ● December 2, 2025

Players of the just-released game can explore radioactive renditions of Albany, Athens and other local areas.

Sign for Star Chamber Arcade on Court Street.

Star Chamber Arcade finds receptive audience in Athens

By Chris Miles ● Culture ● November 20, 2025

The owner says the business has attracted a broad cross-section of the community, including students, families and young children.

Athens veteran celebrates 100 years of life

By Chris Miles ● Culture ● November 6, 2025

An October ceremony honored Don Slagle, who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

Athens Area Stand Down to meet needs for veterans, unhoused people

By Chris Miles ● Culture ● September 25, 2025

The volunteer-led event aims to connect attendees with essentials, community, and support.

Chauncey mural first of three new public art projects

By Chris Miles ● Culture ● September 4, 2025

A ceremony to dedicate a mural painted on Chauncey Village Hall was held Aug. 27.

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