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Flooding has caused structural damage in Athens County, and the county planner is reminding folks that a "substantial da...
06/18/2026

Flooding has caused structural damage in Athens County, and the county planner is reminding folks that a "substantial damage" evaluation is required for structures within a certain area. Link to the map – which is searchable by address – in comments.

Former JFS director Jean Demosky waived her right to a speedy trial at a pre-trial hearing Tuesday, a decision that will...
06/18/2026

Former JFS director Jean Demosky waived her right to a speedy trial at a pre-trial hearing Tuesday, a decision that will will push back her trial on charges related to alleged mismanagement of organizational finances. Link in comments.

Local officials are addressing community concerns about the spread of poison hemlock, a toxic plant found in Athens Coun...
06/18/2026

Local officials are addressing community concerns about the spread of poison hemlock, a toxic plant found in Athens County. Learn more through the link in comments.

A bill awaiting Gov. Mike DeWine's signature would strip ORCA, the org that manages Baileys Trail System, of $750,000 in...
06/17/2026

A bill awaiting Gov. Mike DeWine's signature would strip ORCA, the org that manages Baileys Trail System, of $750,000 in funding. The proposed cut comes after lobbying firm Sunday Creek Horizons declined a new contract with ORCA, and Mayor Steve Patterson stepped down from ORCA's board and pulled Athens from the organization. Link in comments.

"It cost Adams next to nothing to keep the ANews website up — just the domain registration fee and the cost for a portio...
06/17/2026

"It cost Adams next to nothing to keep the ANews website up — just the domain registration fee and the cost for a portion of its servers. It could have won community good will by leaving that information readily available. But they didn’t, because they don’t care about getting you information if you aren’t willing or able to pony up for that access."

Editor-in-chief Corinne Colbert addressed the disappearance of the Athens News in her latest letter to the editor. Link in comments.

This summer, the Athens County Independent wants to hear from you. What’s going on in your neck of the woods? What’s mis...
06/16/2026

This summer, the Athens County Independent wants to hear from you. What’s going on in your neck of the woods? What’s missing from local news coverage? What information do you need — and what’s the best way to get it?

To get those answers, we’re holding a series of gatherings on Wednesdays around the county where you can add your voice to local news. Great local news starts with you. Come tell us about your community and what you need from us.

🍦 To sweeten the deal, we’ll have ice cream and fresh individual pies from Flour & Thyme! And bring the kids — we’ll have activities just for them, too. Learn more https://athensindependent.com/speak-your-mind/

🎸 Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates its 20-year anniversary this weekend – will you be there? We interviewed those i...
06/16/2026

🎸 Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates its 20-year anniversary this weekend – will you be there? We interviewed those involved about NMF's changes over time, and what makes the event special. Read our deep-dive timeline through link in the comments.

Chauncey Mayor Frank Campbell told the Independent he was "very frustrated" that an anti-discrimination ordinance wasn't...
06/15/2026

Chauncey Mayor Frank Campbell told the Independent he was "very frustrated" that an anti-discrimination ordinance wasn't repealed at last week's Chauncey Village Council meeting, which drew over 50 people. After over 20 members of the public spoke, the council voted to retain the ordinance, which protects employment, housing, and public accommodation on the basis of gender, sexuality, age, marital status, and other classes.

“Unfortunately, what happens in the end is, it didn’t benefit a single person,” he said. Coverage through the link in comments.

Have you seen our announcements page on the website? Find it through link in comments – and if your org has an announcem...
06/14/2026

Have you seen our announcements page on the website? Find it through link in comments – and if your org has an announcement for the community, email [email protected]! 🗓️ 📨

The latest from Gordon Briggs shares about three musical biopics that "give us nuanced, satirical and genuinely strange ...
06/14/2026

The latest from Gordon Briggs shares about three musical biopics that "give us nuanced, satirical and genuinely strange portrayals of celebrities." 🎬️ Link in comments.

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