Four deaths resulting from infection with the COVID-19 virus have been reported in Athens County as of Oct. 19. Of those who passed — one pers…
The first woman of color to lead United Campus Ministry says her abrupt dismissal only a few months after being appointed interim director fol…
LOGAN – A Nelsonville area man who is facing felony charges in connection with a shooting that took place in August will be evaluated to deter…
With Halloween just around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control have released holiday guidance for safe celebrations this year as the C…
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Despite a political dead cat bounce late last week, the Ohio House’s war on vaccine mandates ended in stalemate, if not a humble retreat.
CIRCLEVILLE — The 2021 Circleville Pumpkin Show is going to proceed with one giant pumpkin over it, the COVID-19 pandemic that caused the canc…
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Local high school students made their annual freshman and sophomore overnight field trip to Cincinnati this month.
NELSONVILLE – The Ohio Auditor of State’s office recently released a financial audit on the city of Nelsonville for 2020. The audit results wo…
Since this week began, four deaths in Athens County have been attributed to the COVID-19 virus — three were reported on Oct. 12 with the final…
1. Ohio University’s BobcaThon will be hosting a Haunted Hustle 5k on Saturday Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. The run costs $10 and all proceeds will be d…
As we enter the twentieth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers in the medical field are as impacted as ever. In a gesture of appr…
Both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly are plodding forward on legislation to waive training requirements to carry a concealed weapon.
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Passion Works Studio in Athens, Ohio is launching their annual operations fundraiser in order to ensure the studio continues to thrive. The Ti…
Leaked audio from a private Republican luncheon on Tuesday reveals Athens Mayor Steve Patterson disparaging independent Athens City Council ca…
Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs have a chance to get valuable training and possible cash awards during the Trail Town Business Chal…
Nelsonville will officially remain a city, after an Oct. 12 proclamation by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified the results of a 20…
ROCKBRIDGE - Up a gravel road on a hilltop, amid a choir of frogs, insects, birds and falling leaves, campers and musicians gathered this week…
Jessica Pyke is not satisfied with the pace of criminal proceedings related to the March 6 death of her son, Eli Spangler, and she will contin…
On Sept. 16, United Athens County Tenants sent a questionnaire to all five candidates vying for the three at-large seats on Athens City Counci…
The fight over the legislative redistricting maps is ongoing in the Ohio Supreme Court, with a few wins already registered for opponents of th…
Buttery flavored popcorn smells were missing. Oversized fountain drinks and boxes of candied treats were gone. Even the sometimes displeasing …
Nelsonville may remain a city after the municipality’s challenge to the 2020 census counted enough residents to qualify, City Auditor Taylor S…
Addiction can come in many different forms. It’s not always a chemical substance misuse issue. In the case of Ashley Bookwalter, an addiction …
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The Athens County League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidate forum for the Dover Township trustee candidates. Of the six candidates, o…
Ohio University Women’s Center Director Dr. M. Geneva Murray received the National Women’s Studies Association’s 2021 Coalition Builder Award …