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Visionary Artists Visit Family Roots Festival
The Third Annual Family Roots Festival kicked off at Smoke Rise Ranch in Glouster on Thursday, bringing people together for music, art and community. The festival’s name held a special… Read More
OU On Track To Become Tobacco-Free In 2015
Ohio University is on track to become a tobacco-free campus beginning in the 2015-16 academic year. According to a memo provided in the OU Board of Trustees’ June 27 meeting… Read More
Council Address Concerns With OU Administration
Members of Athens City Council met with Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and top members of his administration for lunch Tuesday to discuss a wide range of topics. Council and… Read More
Relay For Life Aims To Raise $30k For Cancer Research
Cancer doesn’t take a holiday, but those who are working to beat the disease will be celebrating at the Athens County Relay for Life this weekend at Alexander High School.The… Read More
Richland to Remain Rocky Road Until 2015
Athens residents and visitors will have to wait another year before it’s smooth sailing on Richland Avenue as no contractors bid on the large project that was to be completed… Read More
Local Conference Inspires Local Food Enthusiasts
The third annual Real Food, Real Local Institute conference gave participants an insight into Athens County’s flourishing local food economy and encouraged them to start the movement in their own… Read More
Athens County Aims To Be Selected For National Health Competition
Athens County is hoping to be selected as one of five communities on their “way to Wellville” and receive funding to help county residents become healthier in the next five… Read More
Consultants Say Main Portion Of The Ridges Structurally Sound
Those in attendance at Wednesday’s public meeting with the architecture firm selected to aid Ohio University in The Ridges master plan appeared to be relieved as the firm announced that… Read More
Food Conference Being Held In Athens County For 3rd Year
The third annual Real Food, Real Local food conference will be held at Kiser’s Barbeque at Eclipse this week – sharing success stories from Athens County’s local food movement and… Read More
Corning Man Hospitalized Following Route 13 Wreck
A Corning man suffered incapacitating injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Route 13 Saturday night. According to the State Highway Patrol, Robert L. Hooper, 23, of Corning, was southbound on… Read More
Parents Want To See Aquatic Center In Athens’ Future
With the city of Athens looking at the possibility of replacing its current city pool, some area parents say they’d like to see the city invest in an accessible aquatic… Read More
Athens Farmers Market Now Offers Evening Hours
The Athens Farmers Market will offer evening hours for the first time starting June 19, offering three markets a week throughout the summer and fall. According to Athens Farmers Market… Read More
Fracking Protester Chains Herself To A Fence
A Millfield woman was arrested and charged with criminal trespass Thursday afternoon after she chained herself to the entrance of an Athens County injection well. Crissa Cummings, 43, a member… Read More
Tim Horton’s Won’t Have Ice Cream Component At New Athens Store
A new Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop slated to be built on East State Street will not include a Cold Stone Creamery as previously planned. The Ontario-based restaurant chain… Read More
Music to Our Ears: NMF Celebrates 10th Year
On Thursday the Nelsonville Music Festival will embark on its 10th year of bringing national and local music acts together to entertain the masses. But the four-day family friendly music… Read More
Hundreds Turn Out for Local Horror Movie Premiere
Hundreds of community members turned out to get the first peek of the locally shot and produced horror movie “When Night Comes” at Movies 10 Wednesday evening. At least 600… Read More
Trimble Officials Discuss Financial Recovery With State Auditor’s Office
Representatives from the State Auditor’s Office met with officials in Trimble Wednesday morning to discuss the first steps of creating a financial recovery plan for the village, which was declared… Read More
Mayor Approves TREX Liquor License For Fluff Bakery
Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl has approved a TREX liquor license for Fluff Bakery and Catering after a business deal to obtain a liquor permit that had been in safekeeping reportedly… Read More
Dark Star Jubilee Returns To Legend Valley
Famed Grateful Dead cover band Dark Star Orchestra is again joining a slew of bands over Memorial Day weekend for the third annual Dark Star Jubilee Music Festival, which will… Read More
Athens Named Finalist For Outside Magazine’s Best Town Contest
Athens has been selected as one of 64 finalists in Outside Magazine’s fourth annual Best Towns competition. The winner will be selected by public online votes, with the "Best Place… Read More
Ground Broken For Fairfield Inn & Suites In Athens
Ground has been broken to make way for a new 87-room upscale hotel on East State Street, which will provide more overnight occupancy and tax revenue for the county. SJB… Read More
Locally Produced Horror Film to Premiere Next Week
A locally shot and produced horror movie will be making its debut at Movies 10 Theater near Nelsonville next week. When Night Comes is a project of Athens-based BuckDog Productions…. Read More
November Ballot Could Feature Athens Rec Levy
As the city of Athens is exploring options for a new pool — as well as other arts, parks and recreation upgrades — the possibility of an income tax renewal… Read More
Traffic Pattern Changes Proposed For Route 33, East State Interchange
Athens could in the next couple years become home to a traffic pattern concept that has only been used in one other location in the state of Ohio — a… Read More
Paper Circle’s Youth Program Is Finalist For National Award
A summer youth arts and wellness program in Nelsonville has been announced as a finalist for the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, which is awarded by First Lady… Read More
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