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Cat of the Week: Al
Al is a super social, easygoing 13-week-old guy who seems to believe that everyone is a potential friend.He loves playing with other cats and would do best in a home with another playful, social cat who cankeep him company and join in on the fun. When it comes to dogs, Al approaches things with a…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of Sept. 28, 2026
List: Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Monday, Sept. 28 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. 6 p.m.: Solo Dads Meetup, for dads to socialize while kids play. Jackie O’s Taproom & Production…
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Public Meetings for the week of Sept. 28, 2026
Monday, Sept. 28 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Southeast Ohio Regional Jail Conference Room at 16677 Riverside Drive, Nelsonville. 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…
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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,…
