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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 schools hears from resident affected by construction
A parent said her home in The Plains has repeatedly flooded from water runoff, a problem made worse with construction of the new high school.
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Local band directors represent Southeast Ohio in 2026 Rose Parade
Directors from Athens and Nelsonville-York were among hundreds of band directors who marched in the parade on New Year’s Day.
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Athens High School students start independent publication
The Atomic Cougar Press Association covers local and national news.
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Photo gallery: 2025 Athens County Fair School Bus Demolition Derby
Tri-County Career Center won the 2025 Athens County Fair School Bus Demolition Derby.
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Athens High School students present proposal on lunch trays to Board of Education
The Athens City School District is now researching the cost and practicality of replacing plastic lunch trays with stainless steel trays at current and future school buildings.
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Athens City School District retains controversial athletic director
At its April 17 meeting, the board of education approved a new two-year contract for Eric Sholtis, despite opposition from parents of student athletes.
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Athens athletic director under fire after team stripped of championship
Eric Sholtis failed to file paperwork for a transfer student on the volleyball team, which cost the team its conference co-championship.
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Local schools, colleges respond to Ohio’s bathroom bill
One local school district is concerned about the bill’s potential contradictions with federal statutes.
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Gov. DeWine tours East Elementary as part of ‘ReadOhio’ initiative
Gov. Mike DeWine visited Athens on Feb. 1, visiting two East Elementary School classrooms as part of his “ReadOhio” initiative.
