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Greg Smith gets go-ahead for Nelsonville City Council race
The controversial on-and-off again council member is now set to return to the body, as his election will be uncontested.
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Norway family continues The Mine Tavern’s community legacy
The Mine Tavern, one of Ohio’s oldest operating bars, may be under new ownership, but it continues as a beacon of community in Nelsonville.
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Ohio Overdose Awareness Day marked by local events, remembrances
For Athens resident Laura Gilmore, Ohio Overdose Awareness Day is a time to reflect on loss, destigmatize addiction and share recovery resources.
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Fiddlers contest showcases diverse talents, musical styles
The annual event brought fiddlers of all ages and backgrounds together to compete and share their talents.
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Ohio’s national forest to change its name (Updated)
The forest service announced on Monday that it had proposed a name change for the Wayne National Forest per “requests from American Indian Tribes and local community members.”
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Nelsonville to pay $21k fine over former city manager’s contract mishap (Updated)
Also, the state recently declined to investigate accusations that council members illegally accessed city email addresses.
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Bleeding Heart Boutique opens in Uptown Athens
Loud patterns, bright colors and vintage clothing define Bleeding Heart Boutique.
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Timeline of Nelsonville turmoil
From the police chief’s resignation last year to council member resignation after resignation, since late 2022 the city of Nelsonville’s government and administration has undergone what seems to be endless turnover.
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Nelsonville City Council loses member, moves on $20k settlement
A Nelsonville city council member has resigned amid accusations of attempting to access city email addresses; meanwhile, the city moves to settle a “pending lawsuit” for over $20,000.
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Athens County projects earmarked in new biennial budget
Three Athens County projects will collectively receive over $1 million in funding from the state’s next biennial budget.
