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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…
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Dog of the Week: Brownie
This week, Friends of the Shelter Dogs has a call for help to the community: The shelter is full and more overwhelmed than it has been in years. Please consider fostering or adoption; find more information on their website and Facebook page. BROWNIE, 4-28-26, spayed American Staffordshire Terrier, 7yo, 51#, FOUND We know we’re prone…
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New Social Security report sounds an alarm for workers
The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032. Here’s what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire.
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Shelter project kicks off next phase with celebration
Sunset Shelter Project organizers invite locals to come ask questions about next steps on Friday, June 12 at Devil’s Kettle Brewing.
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ANews’ disappearance a maddening sign of the times
Adams MultiMedia could have won community goodwill by paying the few bucks it would cost to keep the ANews website up. But they didn’t.
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Athens council discusses sidewalks, streets and celebrations (Updated)
Mayor Steve Patterson touted improvements to accessibility and streets during his tenure. The city will pay $7k for a July 4 party Uptown.
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Chauncey officials’ actions will hurt tenants
As landlords, the elected officials working to repeal protections for LGBTQ+ and HUD-voucher renters have a conflict of interest.
