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Local law enforcement use surveillance tech amid public concern (Updated)
Attendees at a public forum this month discussed the local law enforcement’s use of Flock surveillance technology.
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Independence Day events, ‘America250’ in Athens County
Here’s a look at how Athens County is celebrating this special Independence Day.
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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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Athens training center nears completion
The regional facility will offer training opportunities for firefighters and other first responders.
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Minuteman Press employees join union
Workers at the Uptown print shop are now members of the Communications Workers of America Union.
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Missing in action for over 75 years, veteran’s remains return home
Korean War veteran U.S. Army Cpl. Lawrence A. Smith will be buried in Greenlawn Cemetery on May 28.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Third Porchfest expands into Uptown, West Side
The free community arts festival this weekend will feature over 100 performances across Athens.

