Nelsonville City Council: Nelsonville receives pitch for living oasis, moves ahead with pool contract
NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On Monday, Nelsonville City Council received a unique proposal for revitalizing its downtown from an inventor and entrepreneur.
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Athens County Commission: Commissioners to interview new executive directors for Athens County DJFS
The Athens County Board of Commissioners will begin interviewing candidates for the position of executive director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS).
NAMI Athens named 2026 Ohio Affiliate of the Year by NAMI Ohio
NEWARK, Ohio - The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Athens was named 2026 Ohio Affiliate of the Year at NAMI Ohio’s statewide conference.
Officer kills armed man on Hull Road in Athens
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Hull Road in Athens that left an armed man dead early Tuesday morning.
Full GHSA state track results: Cartersville wins school’s first title
Complete results from Day 1 of the 2026 GHSA state track and field championships in Athens.
At new $60M UGA track complex, GHSA track & field finals get energy boost
ATHENS — For as “bouncy” and “fresh” as the University of Georgia’s new track and field facilities were, Pace Academy runner Zachary Blackwood named another favorite feature of the 2026 GHSA stat...
Local veterans organizations rock out and raise money for a good cause
On Saturday, Boots on the Trail and the Ornery Vets Collective held a benefit concert at the Southeast Ohio History Center.
Tri-County Career Center holds sixth annual car show
NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On Saturday, gearheads gathered at Tri-County Career Center to share their love of vintage automobiles.
Clemson softball will be a part of the Athens Regional
The Tigers will start regional play Friday against UNC Greensboro.
Woman killed in Mother's Day shooting at apartment complex in Athens, police say
Athens-Clarke County Police is investigating a shooting that left a woman dead Sunday afternoon
Athens man killed in dump truck crash
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - An Athens man was killed in a dump truck crash on Friday.
LSU baseball can’t hold onto another early lead, fall to Georgia to begin series in Athens
LSU baseball lost to Georgia on Friday after pitching surrenders early four-run lead.
Former Ohio football coach Brian Smith files wrongful termination lawsuit over December firing
Former Ohio football head coach Brian Smith filed a breach of contract and wrongful termination lawsuit against the University on Friday, stemming from his firing in December.
Athens man faces 14 felonies in child sexual abuse material case
ATHENS TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Athens man was jailed Thursday in lieu of a combined $300,000 bail after state police charged him with 14 child sex abuse material felonies and
Rotary recognizes outstanding Valley students
SAYRE — Thirty Valley students were recognized as the Sayre-Athens Rotary’s top seniors Thursday at the service club
Brand to receive degree from UGA
ATHENS, GA — Daisi Rae Brand of Russell, a candidate for Ph.D. Psychology, is one of over 9,400 candidates to be recognized in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2026 spring Commencement ceremonies hel...
Athens City School District adopts new method of teaching writing to pupils
As part of its efforts to improve literacy skills among Ohio's K-12 students, school districts will be adopting a new, systematic method of teaching writing. The Athens City School District (ACSD) is one of...
Construction on Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education moving ahead
Construction on Ohio University’s Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education continues to move ahead at a steady pace.
Athens teen dead, another injured in early morning shooting
Jakel Arnold, 22, was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting on Rowe Road in Athens left a 17-year-old dead and another teen injured.
17-year-old killed, 18-year-old hospitalized in Athens shooting
Athens-Clarke County Police said Friday that a 22-year-old is in custody and charged with murder in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy.
Teen killed, young woman injured in Athens shooting
A 17-year-old boy is dead, and an 18-year-old woman is recovering after an early morning shooting, according to police.
LSU baseball at Georgia: How to watch, first pitch time for Friday’s series opener
LSU baseball faces off against Georgia on Friday to begin a three-game series in Athens.
Will Casan Evans pitch against Georgia? LSU baseball injury updates before series in Athens
The latest injury updates on Casan Evans and Omar Serna ahead of LSU baseball’s three-game series with Georgia.
Athens Strain Road residents demand answers as drainage project timeline is delayed
Sewage has been spilling into some Athens homeowners’ yards for years.