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The Athens NEWS is a weekly controlled circulation newspaper serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio.

The award-winning newspaper is owned by APG Media of Ohio. The Athens NEWS was founded by Bruce Mitchell in the spring of 1977. Published every other week, the thin tabloid was originally sold on Athens downtown street corners for 25 cents. That fall the newspaper converted to free circulation. The Athens NEWS quickly became known for its investigative journalism, colorful personalities, and point

ed editorial stands. The paper grew in readership and stature, quickly becoming known for printing the news that no one else would. Publication frequency increased to weekly, then twice-weekly, by 1981. The Athens NEWS is now a weekly controlled circulation newspaper serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio. The paper has the largest and fastest growing circulation of any newspaper in Athens County. Known for its in-depth local news reporting, The Athens NEWS also features campus news, entertainment, and an extensive classified advertising section. With Ohio University making up an important segment of the Athens County population, The Athens NEWS is the only newspaper to effectively reach both the university and community markets. Pick us up every Wednesday at over 350 distribution locations throughout Athens County.

Yes, Athens, you still know how to throw a great Halloween party!
10/29/2024

Yes, Athens, you still know how to throw a great Halloween party!

To the Editor,
10/14/2024

To the Editor,

09/29/2024
Social Media Management and Social Media Advertising: You have a business to focus on. You know that social media is vit...
09/19/2024

Social Media Management and Social Media Advertising: You have a business to focus on. You know that social media is vital to your business, but you just don’t have enough time in the day to give it the attention that it deserves. That’s why our team is here.
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NELSONVILLE — Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Stuart's Opera House, 52 Publi...
09/11/2024

NELSONVILLE — Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville.

NELSONVILLE — Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville.

COLUMN: Zeus, my 17-year-old cat died last week. I will miss him but I keep many good memories of him. This is one I’ll ...
09/10/2024

COLUMN: Zeus, my 17-year-old cat died last week. I will miss him but I keep many good memories of him. This is one I’ll never forget.

Zeus, my 17-year-old cat died last week. I will miss him but I keep many good memories of him. This is one I’ll never forget.

IRONTON — Curiosity about the unexplained has long been a part of human nature, and for those intrigued by tales of Bigf...
09/10/2024

IRONTON — Curiosity about the unexplained has long been a part of human nature, and for those intrigued by tales of Bigfoot, UFOs, and ghostly encounters, Ohio University Southern, located in Ironton, is offering a unique opportunity this fall.

IRONTON — Curiosity about the unexplained has long been a part of human nature, and for those intrigued by tales of Bigfoot, UFOs, and ghostly encounters, Ohio University Southern, located

NELSONVILLE — This September, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville will run historic diesel-powered train ri...
09/10/2024

NELSONVILLE — This September, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville will run historic diesel-powered train rides every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. In October, trips will run every weekend at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. most Thursdays, and Fri…

NELSONVILLE — This September, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville will run historic diesel-powered train rides every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. In October, trips will run every

The second annual Pet Palooza Pet Fair is coming to the Athens County Fairgrounds.
09/04/2024

The second annual Pet Palooza Pet Fair is coming to the Athens County Fairgrounds.

CHAUNCEY — Aug. 14 marked the final day of construction at the Baileys Trail System for the trail widening and enhanceme...
09/03/2024

CHAUNCEY — Aug. 14 marked the final day of construction at the Baileys Trail System for the trail widening and enhancements project on Coal Train, Gob Pile and Bullfrog Loop Trails. The three trails, totaling over five miles in length, now meet mini…

CHAUNCEY — Aug. 14 marked the final day of construction at the Baileys Trail System for the trail widening and enhancements project on Coal Train, Gob Pile and Bullfrog Loop

LAKE SNOWDEN — The 26th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival will occur Sept. 13-15.
09/03/2024

LAKE SNOWDEN — The 26th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival will occur Sept. 13-15.

What do you want to talk about?
09/03/2024

What do you want to talk about?

Shot on location in Bali, Ohio University alum Cathee Mang’s “Dancing Faces of Bali,” is a film about Balinese masked da...
09/03/2024

Shot on location in Bali, Ohio University alum Cathee Mang’s “Dancing Faces of Bali,” is a film about Balinese masked dance drama which was co-produced with Adler and Associates Entertainment, Inc. It is now available on Amazon Prime Video.

Shot on location in Bali, Ohio University alum Cathee Mang’s “Dancing Faces of Bali,” is a film about Balinese masked dance drama which was co-produced with Adler and Associates Entertainment,

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a resolution to rename the College of Fine Arts following a transformatio...
08/19/2024

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a resolution to rename the College of Fine Arts following a transformational gift commitment from notable alumnus Jeffery Chaddock and his husband Mark Morrow, as well as approved a resolution to name t…

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a resolution to rename the College of Fine Arts following a transformational gift commitment from notable alumnus Jeffery Chaddock and his husband Mark

Local author Celeste Parsons will launch her new book "Two on Two Wheels: Adventures on a Bicycle," Aug. 15 at Cycle Pat...
08/15/2024

Local author Celeste Parsons will launch her new book "Two on Two Wheels: Adventures on a Bicycle," Aug. 15 at Cycle Path Bicycle Shop, 104 W. Union St., Athens.

In these days, when the dream vacation seems to be a cruise on a luxury liner to a tropical island, why would anyone choose instead to travel hundreds of miles

Invisible Ground will host a full tour of all eight of their Ground Immersive Historic Markers on Saturday.
08/14/2024

Invisible Ground will host a full tour of all eight of their Ground Immersive Historic Markers on Saturday.

Athens stores, Debbie’s Dispensary at 544 Richland Ave., and Mavuno of Athens, 711 W. Union St., began selling recreatio...
08/13/2024

Athens stores, Debbie’s Dispensary at 544 Richland Ave., and Mavuno of Athens, 711 W. Union St., began selling recreational cannabis Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, respectively. They are the only Athens County businesses that received Certificates of Operation …

Athens stores, Debbie’s Dispensary at 544 Richland Ave., and Mavuno of Athens, 711 W. Union St., began selling recreational cannabis Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, respectively. They are the only

Enter to win Free Groceries for a Year a $5,000 national prize! Entries accepted Monday, July 29, 2024 through Tuesday, ...
08/10/2024

Enter to win Free Groceries for a Year a $5,000 national prize! Entries accepted Monday, July 29, 2024 through Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Plus enter to win a regional prize of $100 gift card.

Enter to win Free Groceries for a Year a $5,000 national prize! Entries accepted Monday, July 29, 2024 through Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Plus enter to win a regional prize of $100 gift card.

This week’s question is: What's one thing newcomers should know about southeast Ohio?
08/07/2024

This week’s question is: What's one thing newcomers should know about southeast Ohio?

This week’s question is: What’s one thing newcomers should know about southeast Ohio?

POMEROY — Nestled in Meigs County, Pomeroy is a short 24-mile drive from Athens.
08/06/2024

POMEROY — Nestled in Meigs County, Pomeroy is a short 24-mile drive from Athens.

NELSONVILLE — Just as the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest has a history, so do the competitors as far as music in t...
08/01/2024

NELSONVILLE — Just as the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest has a history, so do the competitors as far as music in the family goes, said Suzanne Ragg, the event’s coordinator since 2018. This year’s competition is set for Aug. 16.

NELSONVILLE — Just as the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest has a history, so do the competitors as far as music in the family goes, said Suzanne Ragg, the

The green dumpster in front of the Athena Cinema at 20 S. Court St., Athens, has been a common sight since the departure...
07/30/2024

The green dumpster in front of the Athena Cinema at 20 S. Court St., Athens, has been a common sight since the departure of Ohio University students for summer break but movie listings still fill the billboard above the ticket booth of the Cinema.

The green dumpster in front of the Athena Cinema at 20 S. Court St., Athens, has been a common sight since the departure of Ohio University students for summer break

MARIETTA — Flotsam River Circus is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel on a ramshackle raft...
07/29/2024

MARIETTA — Flotsam River Circus is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel on a ramshackle raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. They are bringing their whimsical craft to Marietta on Aug. 24.

MARIETTA — Flotsam River Circus is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel on a ramshackle raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. They

SNOW FORK EVENT CENTER — Folk singer Michael Hurley has earned the distinction of being the only musician who has played...
07/28/2024

SNOW FORK EVENT CENTER — Folk singer Michael Hurley has earned the distinction of being the only musician who has played at the Nelsonville Music Festival since its first series of shows, held July 23, 2005, on Nelsonville’s Public Square.

SNOW FORK EVENT CENTER — Folk singer Michael Hurley has earned the distinction of being the only musician who has played at the Nelsonville Music Festival since its first series

SNOW FORK EVENT CENTER — The first time for any band playing at the Nelsonville Music Festival is special. That was the ...
07/27/2024

SNOW FORK EVENT CENTER — The first time for any band playing at the Nelsonville Music Festival is special. That was the case as Amyl and the Sniffers, a punk rock band from Australia performed on the Snow Fork Stage.

SNOW FORK EVENT CENTER — The first time for any band playing at the Nelsonville Music Festival is special.

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Boogie on the Bricks is going on Saturday (June 15) on Court Street. In Athens. The event includes music, food vendors, a Kid Zone, other vendors and informational booths and more.

Pomp and Circumstance Saturday at Ohio University’s commencement service — Congratulations!

More on this march as it develops will be in the Athens News.

A rally supporting a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict was held Monday in front of Athens City Hall when City Council was scheduled to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire. During the last meeting, the City Law Director’s Office advised council against supporting such a resolution with at least three council members agreeing with the opinion. What do you think City Council should do? More to come in this week’s Athens News!

SEAORA Party tonight!

More of the rally

Friday, this video shows a rally in support Palestine and ending genocide taking place in front of the Athens County Courthouse.

Honey for the Heart parade 2023

About 200 people protested in support of the Palestinians on Thursday at the Athens County Courthouse. More coverage to come.

ABBA Night at the Smiling Skull!

Party on Court Street is beginning to get cranked up Friday for the start of Ohio Brew Week!

Unde the Elms
Unde the Elms

Under the Elms concert series will be held at 7 p.m. every Thursday in June on College Green.

Pride parade in Athens, Ohio
Pride parade in Athens, Ohio

Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance’s Pride parade was EXCELLENT this Saturday morning in downtown Athens! Lot of folks participated in the parade, including Mayor Steve Patterson, and both sides of Court Street were lined with many many supporters. There was even a touch of ABBA music — Voulez-Vous — along with colorful costumes, balloons and much more in the parade. Love this town! Love this inclusive community! More on this story to come

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Athens County’s favorite newspaper, The Athens NEWS, was founded by Bruce Mitchell in the spring of 1977. Published every other week, the thin tabloid was originally sold on Athens downtown street corners for 25 cents. That fall the newspaper converted to free circulation. The Athens NEWS quickly became known for its investigative journalism, colorful personalities and pointed editorial stands. The paper grew in readership and stature, quickly becoming known for printing the news that no one else would. Publication frequency increased to weekly, then twice-weekly, by 1981. The Athens NEWS is now a twice weekly controlled circulation newspaper serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio. The paper has the largest and fastest growing circulation of any newspaper in Athens County. Known for its in-depth local news reporting, The Athens NEWS also features campus news, entertainment, and an extensive classified advertising section. With Ohio University making up an important segment of the Athens County population, The Athens NEWS is the only newspaper to effectively reach both the university and community markets. Pick us up every Monday and Thursday at over 350 distribution locations throughout Athens County. And email Editor Terry Smith at [email protected] with news tips or event listings for our Thursday paper’s What’s Happening section.

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