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Athens local’s arts experiences lead to career on Broadway
Athens High School alum Rhys Carr is currently performing in the touring company of the Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge!”
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What summer does to your digestive system
Nobody loves talking about bowel health, but general surgeons do it all the time.
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Frontiers of love: A look back at three gay Westerns
These three films show how far LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream cinema has come — and how far there is still to go.
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Appeals court curtails local authority in plastic bag ban case
An appeals court ruling that Athens’ ordinance is unconstitutional spotlights a growing clash between state laws and municipal home rule.
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The Gathering Place is more than a place to gather
The member-operated peer recovery organization serves adults with mental health and substance use disorders.
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Fired Federal Hocking principal sues to get his job back
Jake Amlin says the school board broke the law by not evaluating him in 2023–24 — and now he’s demanding his principal’s contract be reinstated or paid out.
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Photo of the Week: July 15, 2025
Strouds Run State Park accessible beach access and kayak launch was installed to allow people with mobility issues to enjoy the lakefront.
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Photo gallery: Creek Jam
The JiMiller Band and Rural Action teamed up to present Creek Jam, a benefit concert to support tree planting efforts in local watersheds.
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Tap into the 20th Ohio Brew Week
The annual celebration begins this weekend, bringing business, beer and good times to Athens.

