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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.
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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.
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Shared-use path will connect bikeway to State Route 682
Local governments will pay only about 2% of the estimated $1.7 million needed to complete the project.
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New polling locations for 2026 elections
The Athens County Board of Elections consolidated precincts and moved precincts to new voting locations to better use public funds.
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Photo gallery: 2026 Nelsonville Tunnels to Towers 5K
The 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K raised over $55,000 to support the families of veterans and first responders.
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How Avery’s Law affects Athens County dogs
The law expands the powers of the court system and county dog wardens when dealing with “dangerous” and “vicious” dogs.
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Switched without consent: Electricity bill scams explained
Slamming scams switch customers’ energy providers without their consent, driving up bills and exposing private information.
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Austin Powder accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
An OSHA investigation found that known safety issues at the Vinton County plant led to the June 2025 chemical release.
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Photo gallery: Tony Sylvester’s celebration of life and parade
The owner of Tony’s Tavern, Anthony “Tony” Sylvester, was a beloved fixture of the Athens community.
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Longtime family farm changing hands
Shew Family Farm will wind down its operations and sell land and cattle to MoSo Farm this year.
