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Photo of the Week: June 18, 2026
Take a look inside Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, where new stained glass windows have been installed.
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The Plains Fire Department prepares for first fireworks show
The first Fire Fight on The Hill Fireworks Show will take place June 27 in anticipation of Independence Day.
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Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates 20th anniversary
The festival has already sold out full weekend and Thursday single-day tickets.
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Annual statewide guitar show has Athens roots
The Ohio Guitar Show began in Athens and continues to make noise in its 42nd year.
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Athens News site closed, archive paywalled
Decades of previously free news coverage is now available only to subscribers to the Athens Messenger.
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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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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.
