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Group supports refugee families in Athens and beyond (Updated)
Athens County Sponsor Circle assists families who have relocated to the United States.
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Athens County celebrates Pride Month 2026 (Updated)
From movies, dance and art to trivia, drag shows and a street fair, you have plenty of ways to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community throughout June.
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Photo gallery: Southeast Ohio Fibershed Meetup 2026
The Hocking Hills Garment Center hosted a meetup with the Southeast Ohio Fibershed to educate the public about the local textile community.
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Missing in action for over 75 years, veteran’s remains return home
Korean War veteran U.S. Army Cpl. Lawrence A. Smith will be buried in Greenlawn Cemetery on May 28.
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Third Porchfest expands into Uptown, West Side
The free community arts festival this weekend will feature over 100 performances across Athens.
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Photo gallery: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
The musical, which is youth-driven, comes to the stage at Stuart’s Opera House May 8–10.
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Thrift store celebrates 50 years of fostering community
Since opening in Athens in 1976, New to You has retained affordability while supporting foster youth.
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Local writer’s poetry captures Appalachia’s complexities
In her new poetry collection, writer and artist Bonnie Proudfoot explores perceptions of her ‘adopted place’ in Southeast Ohio.
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Athens honors late tavern owner Tony Sylvester (Updated)
The community turned out to pay their respects and show gratitude for his impact on their lives.
