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Mound Festival highlights local history in The Plains
The annual festival draws attention to Adena earthworks that dot the region.
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Nelsonville-York football dominates Meigs with 42-0 victory
The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes hosted Meigs High School in Butchel on Sept. 25.
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Photo gallery: Nelsonville Public Square fountain reinstallation
Nelsonville Public Square’s fountain was reinstalled to its longtime post this week.
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Flat track racing kicks up dust at Athens fairgrounds
Races last weekend marked the fifth year of the event at Athens County Fairgrounds.
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Photo gallery: 2026 Athens Pride Fest
The Independent captured moments from the 2026 Athens Pride Fest parade and street fair.
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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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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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Photo gallery: 2026 Nelsonville Tunnels to Towers 5K
The 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K raised over $55,000 to support the families of veterans and first responders.
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Photo gallery: Tony Sylvester’s celebration of life and parade
The owner of Tony’s Tavern, Anthony “Tony” Sylvester, was a beloved fixture of the Athens community.
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Photo gallery: ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
The musical can be seen Friday, March 21–Sunday, March 22, at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville.
