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Village officials plan big for the future of Albany
Albany Village Council heard the first reading of the proposed resolution at its regular meeting May 21.
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County residents share concerns with congressman’s staff in Albany (Updated)
Case workers with Rep. Troy Balderson’s office held office hours in Albany May 1. Many attendees were there to talk about policy, rather than seeking help accessing federal programs.
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Former East State Street fire station to be used for private car storage (Updated)
The Richland Area Fire Department will use funds from the sale of Station 2 to enlarge and remodel its Hooper Road station.
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Incumbents, new faces contend for Athens City Council (Updated)
Two incumbents retained their seats in a four-person race in the Democratic primary election. Additionally, a political newcomer will run in November to represent the 1st Ward.
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Photo gallery: May primary election
Images from the May 6, 2025, primary election in Athens County.
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Photo gallery: Nelsonville Tunnels to Towers 5K Run and Walk
The fourth annual event drew a large turnout among community members, first responders and military service members.
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Photo Gallery: Flooding across Athens County
Heavy rains led to flooding around the county last week.
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Photo gallery: Mount Zion Black Cultural Center unveils new window mural
The murals, designed by Keith Wilde, depict the stories of five pioneers of Black history in Athens
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Prehistoric animal tusk found in Athens County
Experts say the tusk, found in a tributary of Federal Creek, is likely from a mastodon that lived in the area between 12,000 and 14,000 years ago.
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Photo Gallery: Community members gather to protest Senate Bill 1 (Updated)
Around 70 community members gathered in front of Cutler Hall on Ohio University’s College Green on Wednesday afternoon to protest Ohio Senate Bill 1.
