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Waste to Energy – Intro to Biogas
Have you heard of biogas and wondered if you could turn your own food scraps and other organic wastes into FREE cooking fuel? Now you can! In this introductory lecture-format… Read More
Abstract Metal Art and Sculpture
In this class, participants will choose from provided industrial metal scrap and upcycle it into their own creation. (Participants may also bring their own scrap to build into their project.)… Read More
Introduction to Weaving
Using simple handheld looms, class will explore basic weaving techniques that can be applied to all forms of looms. Different types of larger looms will also be presented and pros… Read More
BYOB Steampunk Last Dash, Photo Shoot and Tea
All dressed up but missing that last accessory that will make your outfit sing at tomorrow’s Athens Steampunk Spectacle? Stop by the Makerspace to peruse our collection of upcycled Steampunk… Read More
Two More Wanted on Charges Related to Athens Co. Drug Ring in Custody
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio – Two wanted Athens County residents have been arrested on charges related to their alleged involvement in a local drug ring. Natalie Hoffman, 32, and George Cloud III, 34,… Read More
Fourteen Charged in Alleged Athens County Drug Ring
By: WOUB News Team
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UPDATE 11:30 A.M. 8/23 – Two more people allegedly connected to an Athens County drug ring have been apprehended and appeared in court. Athens County Common Pleas Judge George McCarthy set… Read More
Drug Bust Made In Glouster Home
By: WOUB News Team
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GLOUSTER, Ohio — Two men are under arrest after a search warrant was executed on an Athens County home suspected to be the site of drug trafficking. Jeffery Hammon, 39,… Read More
Annual Chili Cook-Off
First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville presents its Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser, Saturday, April 14 from 12pm-4pm at the Elks Lodge in Nelsonville. Taste for the best chilis from our wide… Read More
Ready, Set, Spring!
We are thrilled to invite the public to another event hosted by Hocking College! Join the Interp. Capstone students and Nature Center staff for a family fun spring day full… Read More
Foster and Adopt Information Meeting
If you are interested in learning more about parenting opportunities through foster care and adoption, attend this informational meeting at Athens County Children Services and get your questions answered.
Superhero and Princess Ball
The Friends of Athens County Children Services will host the Fourth Annual Superhero and Princess Ball Saturday March 24 from 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for children of the community…. Read More
Jackie O’s Resourcefully Enhances the Sharing Culture of the 30 Mile Meal
By: Abigail Carnivale, Clay Benjamin, Dani Dean
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Athens, Ohio offers a unique local food experience that brings a new meaning to the term “locavore.” Each dish brought out to the table has a different story, a different… Read More
Athens County Commissioners to apply for 911 funding
An application will be filed for a $500,000 interest-free state loan to help upgrade communications between Athens County’s 911 towers, the county commissioners decided Tuesday. However, the commissioners decided to… Read More
Patton Named State Wildlife Officer
State Wildlife Officer Allen Patton has been assigned as the new state wildlife officer in Athens County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Pomeroy Daily Sentinel reports… Read More
Radford Road Safety Study Being Discussed
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Consideration is being given to doing a comprehensive safety study on Athens County Road 19 (Radford), a road where three people were killed last year in traffic accidents. As a… Read More
Auditor Thompson Sworn In To 5th Term
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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Calling public service a “blessing,” Athens County Auditor Jill Thompson was sworn in to a fifth term Friday, cementing her status as one of the county’s longest-tenured auditors. The ceremony… Read More
Snow Causes Level 3 Snow Emergency, County Closures
By: Susan Tebben
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A Level 3 snow emergency in Athens and surrounding counties has led to the closure of various county buildings and roads around the area. At about 6 a.m. on… Read More
Building Purchased for Recycling Facility in The Plains
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Purchase of a site for a proposed recycling facility at Theisen Industrial Park near The Plains has been completed. Chris Chmiel, chairman of the board of Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers Inc.,… Read More
Man Allegedly Sold 100 LSD Doses to Confidential Informant
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An Athens man was arrested Friday after he allegedly sold drugs, including 100 doses of suspected LSD, to a confidential informant for the Athens Major Crimes Unit. Benjamin P. Finkel,… Read More
Area Code to be Required for All Calls
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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It will soon require 10 digits to make a local call instead of the traditional seven when a new area code is put in place for portions of central and… Read More
Two Area Youth Organizations Receive Grants from Law Enforcement
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Two local organizations are recipients of grants provided by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. In separate news releases, it was announced that both the… Read More
Students Compete in Battle of Trades
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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Dakota Harris tried to block out the chaos surrounding him, a dozen hammers and saws flying all over the place, and focus on his work. Confined to a small 10-foot-by-10-foot… Read More
Records Culled From Landfill In Kelly Case Causing Concerns For County
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County officials are trying to figure out what to do with some smelly — and possibly contaminated — records that were recovered from a landfill during the investigation of… Read More
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