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Athens County Fair hosts inaugural school bus demolition derby
Federal Hocking Local School District students may call themselves winners of the first Athens County Fair school bus demolition derby.
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Athens County library admin encouraged paring back Pride Month displays
In communications with patrons, the library director pinned less colorful displays on decision-making by local branches.
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Olympics spotlights Ohio University photography talent
The summer Olympics showcased stellar photography talent produced by Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication.
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Photo gallery: 2024 Athens Community Arts and Music Festival
The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival transformed West Union Street into a vibrant celebration of art and music, showcasing local talent and inspiring a sense of community and creativity on Saturday, Aug. 3.
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Nelsonville Music Festival returns for 18th year
Nelsonville Music Festival welcomed attendees, artists and vendors from around the world for its 2024 festival.
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New Athens establishment The Side Bar fosters community through food and spirits
The Side Bar acts as a bar, restaurant and welcoming “third space” geared in part toward LGBTQ+ patrons.
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Photos from Chauncey’s first Pride event
The village of Chauncey’s first Pride Month event was small but mighty.
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Fourth of July celebrations abound throughout Athens County
From fireworks to fast cars, Athens County residents have myriad options to celebrate the Fourth of July in the coming week.
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Chauncey Gays forms to build LGBTQ+ community in the village
The group, which grew out of residents’ advocacy to Chauncey Village Council, will host a Pride Month event on Saturday.
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The Pub celebrates 50 years of food, friends and festivity on Court Street
Past and current ‘Pub rats’ will join Saturday’s street party celebration, which coincides with the Athens Summer Concert Series.
