The 2026 Athena Award nominees are Dr. Lynn Harter, Elaine McCarthy, Lisa Roback, Erin Shultz, and Brian Woodyard.

Sunnyside Drive, between Watt Street and Lloyd Street, will be closed today, Friday, Oct. 23, from 8:30 a.m. until work is ...

Athens County Independent reporter Dani Kington first noticed a natural gas odor while hiking in the woods near her house in ...

Three members of Nelsonville City Council and two community members called for council president, Cameron Peck, to resign ...

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Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio is piloting a neighborhood revitalization initiative with the Westside Community ...

Athens City Council decided to raise rates for only one year, instead of a proposed recurring multi-year increase plan.

The donation will help support ongoing hunger-relief efforts, including food pantries and meal providers, child nutrition ...

Athens County Municipal Judge Todd L. Grace and Pickaway County Prosecutor Jayme Fountain are vying for the vacant appellate seat.

The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is trying to find companies to submit quotes for exterior maintenance and ...

Athens County resident Sarah Adkins was among seven Appalachian Ohioans honored as 2026 Jenco Award recipients.

THE PLAINS, Ohio — A new income-assisted housing complex for seniors had its first community viewing in The Plains on Tuesday ...