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‘Good Samaritan’ pledges to fund Nelsonville pocket park
A resident who wishes to remain anonymous will donate $15,000 to help develop a small park dedicated to Nelsonville’s founder.
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Smokehouse restaurant to open in Amesville (Updated)
Amesville Diner & Smokehouse will open at 10 State Street, previously home to Park’s Place.
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Chauncey mayor pushes to abolish village zoning code
Mayor Frank Campbell at a meeting last Thursday called the code unfair to local residents.
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Richland Avenue closure impacts local businesses
Construction for a city sewer improvement project continues through Sept. 10 and has prompted business owners to speak out.
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Hocking College offers debt-forgiveness program for former students
The new Fresh Start-Debt Forgiveness campaign is for former students hoping to further continue their education at the school.
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How organized labor is faring in Athens County
At least 3,800 Athens County employees belong to unions — a number that’s soared in recent years.
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North Blackburn Road closure for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Athens Engineering and Public Works Department.
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Columbus Road reduced to one-lane traffic Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
The road will be reduced to one lane beginning at 7 a.m. through the end of the day.
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Chauncey downtown revitalization ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
Community members will gather in Chauncey at 1 p.m. at Chauncey Village Hall, 42 Converse Street, Chauncey.
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‘Cult-like’ church ordered to pay $24M in Serah Bellar case
The judgment against Dove Outreach wraps up a years-long legal saga related to childhood abuse suffered by a former Athens County resident.