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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 in Athens County
Multiple community events will be held to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year.
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Photo gallery: Stop War Crimes protest
Protestors gathered at the Athens Community Center to protest the US government’s actions in Venezuela and the ICE killing of Renee Good.
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Local band directors represent Southeast Ohio in 2026 Rose Parade
Directors from Athens and Nelsonville-York were among hundreds of band directors who marched in the parade on New Year’s Day.
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Bites, Camera, Fashion: Knives and more knives
The latest installment of the “Knives Out” series adds substance to flash, tongue-in-cheek knowingness and pizzazz.
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2025: The year in Athens County news
We take a look back at some of the year’s biggest stories — and give you updates on where things stand now.
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Athens County 2025 in pictures
Our top photos from 2025.
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Inside Courts: Nelsonville update and OU football coach case (Updated)
As Nelsonville continues to air its dirty laundry, the university’s now-fired football coach has kept his divorce sealed from public view.
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Ohio University preserves archives following closure of centers
The Ohio University Mahn Center utilizes archives from the three centers that were forced to close by state law.
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Changemakers: Athens County Community Singers built a choir for all voices
The inclusive choir, established in 2011, performs throughout Athens County.
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Student performers take the spotlight at annual Benefest
Two student bands from the Afterschool Music Program at Stuart’s Opera House performed at Benefest, an annual event held Uptown.
