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Ohio Supreme Court further whittles public records laws
A recent ruling severely restricts lower courts’ ability to order public officials to release requested records.
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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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Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance has Pride — and more
The organization supports queer people — and the whole community — despite political attacks.
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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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Octopuses and the people who love them
The Netflix films “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “The Octopus Teacher” both feature octopuses (octopi?).
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Pre-game analysis of OU football coach case
Retired judge Tom Hodson gives the play-by-play breakdown of Brian Smith’s wrongful termination suit against Ohio University.
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Three bizarre biopics
Three recent musical biopics give us nuanced, satirical and genuinely strange portrayals of celebrities.

