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Board of elections denies Nelsonville write-in candidate protest (Updated)
The Athens County Board of Elections on Thursday denied a protest filed against write-in candidates who have been certified to run for office this November, in races based upon Issue 23.
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Local photographer’s new book explores Athens as company town
Rich-Joseph Facun examines the relationship between Ohio University and Athens using photography in his new book, “1804.”
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Photo gallery: Monster trucks at the 2025 Athens County Fair
Photos of the monster truck rally at the 2025 Athens County Fair.
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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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Photo gallery: Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery grand reopening
The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery hosted its grand reopening on June 5.
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Athens Bread Company combines sustainability, charity
The artisanal bakery partners with local organizations to reduce food waste and provide sustenance to those facing food insecurity.
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Photo Gallery: Porchfest 2025
Scenes from Athens’ Near Eastside Neighborhood Association second annual Porchfest, held May 18, 2025.
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Former East State Street fire station to be used for private car storage (Updated)
The Richland Area Fire Department will use funds from the sale of Station 2 to enlarge and remodel its Hooper Road station.
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Athens council spars over events list
At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council also discussed upcoming construction projects on its west and east sides.
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What to know about this weekend’s flooding and road closures
The Hocking River is currently forecast to reach peak flood stage at 2 a.m. Monday morning.
