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19th annual Nelsonville Music Festival creates ‘oasis’ for attendees
This year’s festival had a jam-packed lineup, including headliners Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman, Charley Crockett and Taj Mahal.
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Local libraries sound alarm over new state budget
Athens County librarians are encouraging the public to ask Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to line-item veto provisions in House Bill 96 that would impact funding and LGBTQ+ content at public libraries.
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Photo of the Week: June 25, 2025
A new mural on the Chauncey Village Hall highlights community history. Photo by Dani Kington.
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Dog of the Week: Aiko
Aiko has the personality of a boxer and loves everything and everyone. She is determined to live life to its fullest.
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Let’s educate youth about predatory nicotine and tobacco promotion
Most kids or even adults alike, are lured into addiction by not being educated on the matter.
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State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers
While developers say it may take a decade or longer, last week’s state approval advances plans to transform The Ridges into a mixed-used space, featuring hundreds of housing units.
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It’s time to stop doom-scrolling our way toward human disconnect
It’s the digital equivalent of subsisting off of Sour Patch Kids for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, and dessert and expecting to feel satiated.
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Celebrating Independence Day in Athens County
Here’s what’s going on this Independence Day in Athens County, July 3–5.
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New public health board seeks to prevent deaths by suicide
Members of the new board will work to assess deaths by suicide in the county and develop future methods of prevention.

