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Glouster Oral History Project digitizes village’s history
Maggi Gifford’s QR code trail shares history with residents and visitors.
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Athens council ponders recurring sewer rate increases
The city is considering a short-term sewer rate increase plan — rather than annual ordinances — for the next four to five years.
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Nelsonville council close to finalizing AI policy
Nelsonville’s charter government has been refining a new policy in a joint effort by city administration and council members.
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Athens City School District aims to make income tax levy permanent
The current 1% levy, which voters renewed nearly a decade ago, is set to expire at the end of 2028.
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City of Athens Halloween schedule for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
October 31, 2026, will be filled with Halloween activities for the whole Athens community!
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Ohio Supreme Court revives a case that could determine the fate of Nelsonville’s rival governments
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A decision this week by the Ohio Supreme Court could end up determining which is the legitimate government in Nelsonville. Several courts have had opportunities to resolve the issue of Nelsonville’s rival governments, but so far none have done so. The city is in this highly unusual situation because two years…
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Athens reveals flood mitigation measures
The measures include portable flood barriers and reimbursements for installing backflow prevention units, Mayor Steve Patterson said.
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Coolville council fires fiscal officer
The council fired Tim Clegg after Mayor Tiffany Rife Oman said she found checks, cash and unopened mail in Clegg’s desk.
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Commissioner candidates discuss views at forum
Democrat Autumn Brown and Republican Sarah Smith shared their thoughts at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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2026 Ohio general election includes governor, Senate races
Athens County will cast votes in November to elect a new state senator, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer, and supreme court justices.