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City seeks applicants for Athens Municipal Arts Commission
There are currently two open Commissioner seats.
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First contract in effect for unionized Athens County Public Libraries workers
The first union contract for workers at Athens County Public Libraries (ACPL) went into effect on Sunday, June 7.
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Chauncey keeps LGBTQ, renter protections, repeals Palestine resolution
Mayor Frank Campbell called for order during the meeting three times after tense arguments between members of the public and council.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 8, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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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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Annual statewide guitar show has Athens roots
The Ohio Guitar Show began in Athens and continues to make noise in its 42nd year.
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Athens News site closed, archive paywalled
Decades of previously free news coverage is now available only to subscribers to the Athens Messenger.
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Poison hemlock raises concern in Athens County
Local municipalities are working to address the spread of the invasive plant.
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Cat of the Week: Evelyn
Meet Evelyn – female, 6 years old Evelyn is a remarkable girl with a story of strength, resilience, and love. After surviving panleukopenia and raising her babies, Etta, Pippa, Kate, and Hunter, later in life, Evelyn has more than earned her chance at the good life. Through everything she’s faced, she has remained a devoted…
