1. Free food distribution. Due to the overwhelming response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families free drive-thro…
Proud parents Daun and Audrey (Hayes) Lutes, of Athens, are excited to announce the birth of their son Nielson Isaac Lutes. Born Oct. 14, 2020…
Proud parents Henry Chimal and Darely Alarcon, of Athens, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Alice Chimal Alarcon, born Sept.…
Dear Abby: My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man. They have a newborn baby, and he refuses to help her with the baby. He claims tha…
Dear Readers: This time of year can be busy and fun for us and for our pets. We decorate with corn stalks, apples, hay bales and all sorts of …
From the Thursday morning, Oct. 21, 1880 edition of the Athens Messenger:
Dear Abby: I was married for more than 30 years and have two grown children. The marriage wasn't perfect, and I admit there were times when I …
On Oct. 13, Athens Elks Lodge No. 973 donated $1,800 to the Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring program. This money will be used to help make activ…
1. Trunk-or-Treat in Albany. A Trunk or Treat Parade will be held in Albany, Ohio on Oct. 30 starting at 6 p.m. Children can line up on either…
Shelf life of cleaners
Dear Abby: My sister-in-law "Brenda" often takes it upon herself to change a baby's diaper during social gatherings with family. She never bot…
Dear Abby: I'm a 22-year-old woman who was adopted. I recently started dating an amazing man who happens to be of another race. My parents, wh…
1. Athens Library. Due to a possible COVID-19 exposure among the staff and out of an abundance of caution, the Athens Library, located at 30 H…
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Careless son-in-law leaves trail of chaos in his wake
The Athens Masonic Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that seven $750 scholarships have been awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1. National Move Over Awareness Day. On Saturday, Oct. 17, AAA, the Ohio Turnpike, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio State Hi…
October is here and we all know that means one thing…pumpkins! Not only are pumpkins in season for making jack-o-lanterns and decorating with,…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families program in partnership with The Food Soldier Hunger Coalition will be holding …
Dear Abby: My family and I bought a house in a nice, quiet, safe neighborhood three years ago. What we didn't know prior to moving in was that…
Dear Abby: The 22-year-old daughter of close friends of ours has been living in a van during the pandemic. Her parents, my husband and I heard…
On Nov. 1, the Oakdale Sunday evening church service will begin at 7 p.m.
1. Jacksonville trick-or-treating. Jacksonville will be holding trick-or-treating on Oct. 31, from 5-6 p.m. The Village asks that all state an…
Dear Abby: My husband and I have been together for 11 years, married for eight. We have been through a lot together, which has served to stren…
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Breakfast of sausage gravy, biscuits and home fries from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. by the Nelsonville American Legion Post 229. No inside dining. For …
Dear Abby: I have been with "Dylan" for three years, engaged for two. I have a lot of insecurities about it.
The Athens Birth Circle will be holding a virtual meeting via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7-8 p.m. Bereaved parents, grandparents, friends …