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Anonymous donor makes a happy Thanksgiving for local residents
The donor provided 1,662 pounds of food that Athens Food Rescue volunteers distributed to organizations across the county.
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Holiday events in Athens County (and beyond)
With an ever-growing list of annual activities, there’s something for everyone.
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County commissioners decline to pay lowered outdoor rec council dues
One of the commissioners plans to negotiate with the council over this year’s dues payment to maintain a seat at the table, but it’s unlikely the commissioners would pay next year’s dues either.
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No evidence Athens County fracking waste contaminated well water, ODNR says
Advocates are keeping the pressure on after an Ohio Department of Natural Resources contractor tested private water wells near leaking fracking waste injection sites.
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Athens County residents asked to fill out lead pipe survey
As part of a federal effort to remove lead pipe infrastructure Athens County residents are being asked to check what material their pipes are made out of.
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Commissioners split on outdoor rec council; city likely to renew support
A reduction in Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership fees has revived the question of 2024 support – but the county seems unlikely to pay amid budgetary and “personality” issues.
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2024 Halloween activities around Athens County
There’s more to Halloween in Athens County than the Uptown block party — and we’ve collected it all in one place for you.
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Drought relief funds pose challenge for local farmers
USDA drought relief funds have helped some Athens County farmers but have left some specialty growers behind
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Over 20 issues make the Athens County ballot (Updated)
A state constitutional amendment, five countywide tax levies, 16 local tax levies and two local issues … what’s on your ballot?
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Proposed parcel fee for solid waste fails (Updated)
The decision kills that proposed funding option for the next 15 years, as well as the district’s plans to purchase the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers’ property and facilities at 5991 Industrial Drive in Athens.