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  • Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: May 13, 2026

    Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: May 13, 2026

    ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 05/04/26 posted to website 05/13/26 through 05/27/26. FULL TEXT  0-29-26  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PARCEL ON HUDSON AVENUE TO COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERS, LLC. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE WELCOME HOME OHIO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ADOPTED…

  • Independent adds writer with help from national program

    Independent adds writer with help from national program

    The new reporter is one of 78 corps members placed in newsrooms nationwide through Report for America.

  • Joy Valley Celebration slated for May 23, 2026

    Joy Valley Celebration slated for May 23, 2026

    ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Please join us on Saturday, May 23, at 1 pm for a community celebration of the new Joy Valley Nature Preserve. The event will feature a gathering with ice cream treats, popsicles and cookies, remarks about the history and plans for the forested property, a ribbon-cutting, and guided hikes along the trails. The preserve was established last fall, the result of…

  • Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit to be held June 27, 2026

    Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit to be held June 27, 2026

    NELSONVILLE, OH — Firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, corrections officers, and veterans across Ohio and the surrounding region are invited to attend the Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Nelsonville‑York High School. The Summit will feature: “As a firefighter myself, I’ve seen how…

  • 2026 Athens County Youth Summit to be held June 4, 2026

    2026 Athens County Youth Summit to be held June 4, 2026

    ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Athens County Youth Summit will take place on June 4, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Beacon School (801 W. Union St.) in Athens. The theme of the summit is “Connected Communities; Stronger Outcomes” and we hope to facilitate strong discussion and insights into…

  • Dave Richards

    Dave Richards

    A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday May 21, at the Bishopville Church of Christ with Rocky Exline officiating.

  • Evelyn Houk

    Evelyn Houk

    Funeral service will be conducted noon Tuesday, May 26, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Robbie Scott officiating.

  • Audit released May 19, 2026

    Audit released May 19, 2026

    ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit May 19, 2026:

  • Audit released May 14, 2026

    Audit released May 14, 2026

    ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit May 14, 2026:

  • Lawrence Paul Kamody

    Lawrence Paul Kamody

    Please join the family in a celebration of Larry’s life Saturday, May 23, 3–6 p.m. at Village Productions. Feel free to bring a dessert to share.