Habitat for Humanity building home in The Plains
THE PLAINS, Ohio — Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and its partners are working to make one family’s dream of homeownership come true.
Sep 7, 2026Open source
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The Plains, Ohio. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Athens. Associated ZIP codes: 45780.
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Rural Action to hold Green Lunch Series throughout fall
THE PLAINS, Ohio — This fall, Rural Action will hold a series of free talks intended to keep member-based organizations involved with the community through...
Sep 4, 2026Open source
The Plains VFW donates supplies to flood-stricken communities
THE PLAINS, Ohio — On Monday, a local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) delivered supplies to communities impacted by flooding.
Aug 25, 2026Open source
Athens Co. Property Transfers
08/14/2026 Mary Adams sold to Jacob Kiser: 14 Connett Road. The Plains, OH, for $209,000.
Aug 22, 2026Open source
Athens County residents share their thoughts on CCC Plastics
The PLAINS, Ohio - Athens County residents gathered at The Plains Intermediate School on Tuesday for a town hall meeting to share their concerns about a prop...
Aug 5, 2026Open source
Kitchen Creations & Renovations re-opens with ribbon cutting
THE PLAINS, Ohio — Kitchen Creations & Renovations (KCR) celebrated their re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony the morning of June 26.
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Local Boy Scout builds patio for The Plains VFW
The PLAINS, Ohio — On Saturday, a local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) paid tribute not only to the Semiquincentennial, but also to a local...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Tom O'Grady to speak at Southeast Ohio History Center
What do the Native American earthworks in The Plains and elsewhere in Ohio have to do with the sun, moon and stars? A lot, according to Tom O’Grady.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Plastic plant to open in The Plains
The PLAINS, Ohio — A Canadian plastics manufacturer will be setting up shop at a site in The Plains.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Athens Co. Property Transfers
08/06/2026 Ralph Bolin sold to Steven Drew Culberton: 18 Sycamore St. Millfield, OH, for $115,000.
Aug 17, 2026Open source
Tami Collins discusses progress made at Athens County DJFS
MILLFIELD, Ohio — After a brief retirement, a longtime veteran of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) finds herself back in the...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
Ohio University receives funding for groundbreaking research on ancient wetlands
ATHENS, Ohio – A first-of-its-kind archaeology project has been funded at Ohio University by the Stream and Wetlands (S+W) Foundation.
Nov 7, 2026Open source
School news: Area students named to Ohio University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s lists 3 MIN READ
Area students named to Ohio University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s lists ATHENS — Following the completion, each semester, Ohio University recognizes the...
Aug 4, 2026Open source
Area students named to Ohio University’s Spring 2026 President’s and Provost’s lists 3 MIN READ
ATHENS — Following the completion, each semester, Ohio University recognizes the academic achievements of its students by publishing the President’s, Dea...
Jul 28, 2026Open source
Athens Co. Property Transfers
10/26/2026 Ernest R. and Cynthia A. Perry sold to Keith Allen Mulholland: 0 Lemaster Road. Athens, OH, for $350,000.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Two parents, another adult charged in death of 3-month-old Athens County child
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a mother and father with child endangerment after the death of their infant daughter.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Athens Halloween 2026: In photos
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens residents took to the streets for the city’s annual Halloween celebrations Saturday.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Athens County 2026 Midterm Election: Unofficial results
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Board of Elections has released their unofficial results for the 2026 midterm elections. Official results will be availabl...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Down the ballot: Judicial races on Athens County ballots
Athens County will hold state and local judicial elections on November 3 with partisan races for Ohio Supreme Court and Fourth District Court of Appeals, whi...
Oct 27, 2026Open source
Dairy Barn Arts Center seeks proposals for winter courses
ATHENS, Ohio – The Dairy Barn Arts Center invites artists, educators, and creative professionals to propose courses for its Jan. 5 - March 26, 2027 winter...
Oct 23, 2026Open source
Eight affordable homes to make homeownership accessible
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council held a series of public hearings for ongoing projects taking place throughout the city.
Oct 22, 2026Open source
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Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton called a campaign ad featuring her estranged mother that was run by Vivek Ramaswamy
Nov 8, 2026Open source
On the Ground in the Final Days Before Trump’s Midterm Debacle
From rallies in Ohio to a Pennsylvania voting site on Election Day, the tone had noticeably changed among voters in some of the regions that were crucial to...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
Ohio State's catastrophic 2026 season has lost Ryan Day his championship goodwill -- now comes the reckoning
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The despondent Ohio State fans who began streaming toward the exits with 12:51 remaining in the game -- on the heels of a sack taken by ove...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
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Region: Southern Ohio
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Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton called a campaign ad featuring her estranged mother that was run by Vivek Ramaswamy
Nov 8, 2026Open source
On the Ground in the Final Days Before Trump’s Midterm Debacle
From rallies in Ohio to a Pennsylvania voting site on Election Day, the tone had noticeably changed among voters in some of the regions that were crucial to...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
Ohio State's catastrophic 2026 season has lost Ryan Day his championship goodwill -- now comes the reckoning
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The despondent Ohio State fans who began streaming toward the exits with 12:51 remaining in the game -- on the heels of a sack taken by ove...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
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