Renae Hefty, Author at Athens County Independent

Charley Crockett stands with his guitar on stage.

Photo gallery: 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival

By Renae Hefty ● Culture ● June 25, 2025

The 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival returned this month to rock the hills of Athens County.

Attendees review a display set up at the Athens City Planning Commission meeting

Planning commission receives public input on zoning proposals

By Renae Hefty ● Community ● June 18, 2025

The City of Athens Planning Commission’s public input meeting discussed the future of Columbus Road, Lancaster Street and Columbia Avenue.

Tulip trees exhibit stress from pests, drought

By Renae Hefty ● Environment ● June 18, 2025

Many tulip trees in southeast Ohio and central West Virginia have had sparse leaves. Experts speculate why this is happening and what may happen to the area’s trees in the future.

Warden, shelter struggle to capture Wilson, the ‘Taco Bell dog’

By Renae Hefty ● Culture ● June 10, 2025

The public is urged not to feed the stray dog living near Taco Bell on East State Street so authorities can capture him and find him a good home.

Celebrating Pride Month in Athens County

By Renae Hefty ● Community ● May 29, 2025

All kinds of parties and events are being held in Athens County to get in the spirit.

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Photo gallery: 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival

Planning commission receives public input on zoning proposals

Tulip trees exhibit stress from pests, drought

Warden, shelter struggle to capture Wilson, the ‘Taco Bell dog’

Celebrating Pride Month in Athens County