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Dog of the Week: Daisey-Mae
DAISEY-MAE, 7-24-26, spayed retriever mx, ~4.5yo, 76#, FOUND w/Miss Wiggles on SR50 & Township Rd 119, Coolville. Daisy Mae is a four-and-a-half-year-old Chocolate/Cinnamon Labrador Retriever. She comes pre-loaded with the standard features of her breed, plus the supreme package. Daisy Mae gets along with kids and adults and is dog selective. She has a tail…
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Cat of the Week: Bennie
Bennie, male, 5 months Bennie is a handsome brown kitten with an incredible story of perseverance. He and his siblings were rescued from a train car after becoming very sick with panleukopenia. After intensive veterinary care, Bennie made a full recovery and is now ready for a home of his own. He is playful, curious,…
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Public Meetings for the week of Sept. 21, 2026
Monday, Sept. 21 5 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, Suite 102, The Plains. 5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart. 6 p.m.: York Township Board of Trustees, York Township Fire Department, 15255 Elm Rock Road, Nelsonville. 7 p.m.: Athens City Council, third floor…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of Sept. 21, 2026
Monday, Sept. 21 2 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee with other parents. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 6:30 p.m.: Athens Grazing Council, open to livestock farmers and others interested in land management skills. Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, 69 S. Plains Road, The Plains. Tuesday, Sept. 22 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee,…
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Dog of the Week: Clover
7-24-26, spayed mountain cur mx, ~2.5yo, 47#, FOUND w/Nugget on SR50 & Township Rd 119, Coolville. Clover is a beautiful Appalachian mutt who has been riding an emotional rollercoaster at the Athens County Dog Shelter. Her favorite things are volunteer love, long walks, and being the center of attention. Clover is also dog selective and…
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Cat of the Week: Peanut Breadcrumbs
Peanut Breadcrumbs is a rambunctious kitten who loves to run around and explore everything! She has no issues chatting you up and telling you about her adventures, and at the end of the day she enjoys a good nap in a nice lap. We highly recommend that Peanut have another or multiple kitties to play…
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Public Meetings for the week of Sept. 14, 2026
Monday, Sept. 14 4 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, Suite 102, The Plains. 4:30 p.m.: Le-Ax Water District Board of Directors, Le-Ax Water Office, 6000 Industrial Drive, Athens. 5:30 p.m.: Athens City Historic Preservation Commission, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. 7 p.m.: Little Hocking Water Association Board,…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of Sept. 14, 2026
Monday, Sept. 14 2 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee with other parents. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, Sept. 15 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support…
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Dog of the Week: Norma
NORMA, 7-23-26, spayed terrier mx, ~3-4yo, 50#, FOUND on Scott Rd, New Marshfield. Whenever a volunteer stops by Norma’s kennel, it’s as if they’ve stepped into a silent movie. Color is replaced by tones of sepia. A lone violin plays a melancholy tune while a spotlight focuses on 3 year-old Norma, a perfectly still Terrier…
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Cat of the Week: Emma
Little Miss Emma Gatewood is the sweetest 5 month old kitten you will ever meet! She loves to be held, coddled, and pet, and will start up her purr engine the moment she sees you! She loves to play with her kitten roommates, but is always down to cuddle up for a nap. Emma has…
