With the spread of COVID-19 continuing in Ohio and across the nation, WOUB Public Media has decided to hold its free premiere screening of Our Town: Gallipolis virtually. The in-person premiere screening was originally scheduled for March 22 at Gallia Academy High School but was cancelled following the recommendations from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and... Read More

Rural Action will hold a drop-off for difficult-to-recycle items during an open house for the new thrift store and makerspace that are opening in the former Reuse Industries space on West Union Street in Athens. We will accept a variety of materials, including mattresses; e-waste (including electronic components); rechargeable batteries; all metal items; medical supplies... Read More

Rural Action and several other community organizations have banded together to acquire the assets of ReUse Industries and are opening a new thrift store and makerspace. The public is invited to view our progress and offer input during this open house. The organizations behind the effort are Rural Action, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks... Read More

A virtual Candidate Forum for Athens County Commissioner is being hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00-8:30pm.  Candidates Charlie Adkins and Bill Hayes will answer questions from the public. Questions are being taken in advance, due to the virtual format.  Please send your questions to AthensAsks@gmail.com... Read More

Bereaved parents, grandparents, friends of those suffering, *anyone*... each is invited to link hearts across the globe by lighting a candle at 7pm local time to honor all babies gone too soon. Keep your candle burning for at least one hour to create a continuous "wave of light" across all time zones covering the entire... Read More

  Zanesville, Ohio is proud to safely organize a virtual rally on October 17 to harness and showcase the political and organizing power of women in southeast Ohio. The rally will showcase a diverse coalition of speakers and performers from Zanesville and neighboring towns, and will feature the area's diverse slate of female candidates Alaina... Read More