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Ohio restricts transgender rights
Here’s how Athens County schools and healthcare providers are responding.
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Athens responds to lawsuit over plastic bag ban
The city estimates 85 to 90% of Athens stores and vendors have complied with its ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Ohio University celebrates 11th annual Trombone Day
This year’s Ohio University Trombone Day features a trombone-piano performance by world-renowned musicians.
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Photo of the Week: Jan. 22, 2024
Doe on the corner of Washington and Smith streets, Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 5:22 p.m.
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Solid waste district signs off on council of governments
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District has begun the process to establish the Southeast Ohio Area Resources Council of Governments.
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Female rockers upset the odds to dominate Athens music scene
Women are taking center stage in local college rock bands.
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State tries to stop Athens’ plastic bag ban, now in effect
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office says the city overstepped in passing the ban, which the AG says conflicts with state law.
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Changes afoot for Athens trash services
2024 will bring increased trash bills and new trash cans to nearly 5,000 Athens residents.
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Officials eye solid waste solution as nonprofit shrinks operations
Athens’ contract with Rumpke could kill Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. A council of governments could offer a solution to keep waste hauling in local hands.
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Athens left out of passenger rail expansion, for now
Funding recently awarded to develop passenger rail between major Ohio cities could lay the groundwork for a future Columbus-Athens route.