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New Leaf Marketplace reopens at new location
The marketplace operates a store and drive-thru at its new site in the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center at 10 W. Washington St.
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Partial wall collapse threatens historic Nelsonville buildings
The city closed off the eastern side of Nelsonville Public Square and three businesses after part of The Mine Tavern collapsed last week.
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Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations
OU spent $200k in one year to challenge the certification of the faculty union election and engage in contract negotiations.
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Ridges board prepares for state property transfer
As The Ridges New Community Authority prepares for a roughly 27-acre transfer, the 317 Board works to secure rezoning on a tight deadline.
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Athens Farmers Market fundraising for permanent pavilion
The facility, on the grounds of the Athens Community Center, would give the 50-year-old farmers market a permanent home.
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The Athens News ceases print publication
A nearly 50-year mainstay of local media, the one-time alternative newspaper will now be available only online.
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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
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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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State report shows extent of mining activity in Athens County
A new report from the ODNR shows the degree and economic impact of mining in the county and state.
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Former survivor advocacy org director loses bid to toss claims against her
The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program’s claims against Jen Seifert stand for now, though the legal battle is far from over.