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Nelsonville Music Festival stays fresh in 20th year
The three-day fundraising event welcomed new and established acts to Snow Fork Event Center.
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Athens Drag Collective promotes accessibility, diversity
Students at Ohio University are shaping a new era of drag performance through their inclusive club.
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Livestock farmers share best practices at grazing council
The Athens Grazing Council is designed to help connect and educate farmers through pasture walks and site visits.
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Sounds of summer 2026: Live music in Athens County
Explore Athens County’s music scene this summer with our 2026 round-up.
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Independence Day events, ‘America250’ in Athens County
Here’s a look at how Athens County is celebrating this special Independence Day.
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How to dispose of American flags
Local veterans groups work to ensure that old and damaged U.S. flags are properly retired.
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The Plains Fire Department prepares for first fireworks show
The first Fire Fight on The Hill Fireworks Show will take place June 27 in anticipation of Independence Day.
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Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates 20th anniversary
The festival has already sold out full weekend and Thursday single-day tickets.
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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.
