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The Athens News ceases print publication – Athens County Independent

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The Athens News stand at Seaman’s Cardinal Grocery, at 305 W. Union St. in Athens. Jan. 28, 2026. Photo by Al Maloney. ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio –– The Athens News announced that after nearly 50 years of publication, it will no longer print its weekly editions. The move is “based on direction from Adams Multimedia,” according to a Sunday, Jan. 25 website post announcing the change. The Athens News launched as an alternative weekly in 1977 by founder…See the Story

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Nelsonville City Council: Polley Field Stewardship Program established, Danette Miller gives first report as city manager

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — On Tuesday, Nelsonville City Council passed a resolution establishing a stewardship program for Polley Field.See the Story

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Ohio Football Names Colin Johnson Offensive Line Coach

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Colin Johnson has been named Ohio football's offensive line coach, as announced by Head Coach John Hauser on Thursday.See the Story

Administering Colleges: 1960s and Today – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

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In clearing out an office with six decades of materials — grade books, journal articles, papers given at scholarly meetings, books, etc. — I discovered evidence showing how much colleges have changed over time, and one reason they have become so expensive. Administrative staff have exploded in size relative to…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Ohio Football Names Colin Johnson Offensive Line Coach

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Colin Johnson has been named Ohio football's offensive line coach, as announced by Head Coach John Hauser on Thursday.Athens, Ohio · Athens See the Story

The Athens News ceases print publication – Athens County Independent

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Changemakers: Legal Aid makes justice affordable for all – Athens County Independent

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LASCO attorney Peggy Lee, right, speaks with another attorney in court. Photo provided by LASCO. Changemakers is a column that highlights the work of local nonprofit organizations serving Athens County. When Jane, who is using a pseudonym due to privacy concerns, began renting a lot in her mobile home park nearly 10 years ago, she brought her emotional support animal with her. Jane knew she would need the proper paperwork, so she gave her landlo…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting – Athens County Independent

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From left: Council members Karla Dellinger, Amanda Moore and Natasha Taylor, and Mayor Frank Campbell at the Chauncey Village Council meeting held Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Chris Miles. CHAUNCEY, Ohio — At its Jan. 15 meeting, the first of 2026, Chauncey Village Council introduced a new mayor, as well as several new council members. Frank Campbell will serve as mayor of Chauncey until the end of his term on Dec. 21, 2027, succeeding mayor pro tem…Chauncey · Chauncey Read Article

OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out – Athens County Independent

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State auditor declines to penalize Athens employees over 2024 scam – Athens County Independent

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Photo by FlyD on Unsplash. ATHENS, Ohio — The City of Athens’ 2024 financial audit from the Ohio Auditor of State required the city take corrective action to guard against future cyber scams –– but Athens won’t be penalized for losing $722,000 to scammers that year, despite previous warnings from the state auditor’s office. The city fell for the cyber scam in November 2024, when a message from a spoofed email address requested payment for contra…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

The Jeff Boals Show Returns Tonight at The Gem Sports Bar - Ohio University

ATHENS, Ohio — The Jeff Boals Show returns this Thursday, January 29, on the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, presented by Holzer Health System. This week, the live broadcast will take place from 6pm-7pm at The Gem Sports Bar. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Join the "Voice of Bobcat Basketball," Jason Toy, and the seventh year head coach of the Ohio Bobcats, Jeff Boals, for a weekly recap and a look ahead at upcoming mat…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

County administration must address U.S. 50/32 to prevent more deaths – Athens County Independent

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To the editor: I think most of us are aware of the tragic death of three people at the Radford Road and U.S. 50/32 in June 2024. Then another two deaths at nearby Fisher Road and 50/32 in 2025. What you might not know is that 2–3 people die on 50/32 in Athens County each year. The fact that this lack of safety continues year after year with no solution is a failure of the county administration. The root cause of these deaths and the danger, in g…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Laura M. “Mae” Pratt – Athens County Independent

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ALBANY, Ohio –– Laura M. “Mae” Pratt, 87 of Albany passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Kimes in Athens. Born in Athens April 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Nile and Mary Love. She formerly worked at Hartley’s Store in Glouster and the Glouster Community Bank before retiring from Ohio University. Mae attended the Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Albany and was a former member of the Order of Eastern Stars Thea Chapter 192 in T…Albany · Albany Read Article

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The Athens News ceases print publication – Athens County Independent

Nelsonville City Council: Polley Field Stewardship Program established, Danette Miller gives first report as city manager

Ohio Football Names Colin Johnson Offensive Line Coach

Administering Colleges: 1960s and Today – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Ohio Football Names Colin Johnson Offensive Line Coach

The Athens News ceases print publication – Athens County Independent

Changemakers: Legal Aid makes justice affordable for all – Athens County Independent

Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting – Athens County Independent

OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out – Athens County Independent

State auditor declines to penalize Athens employees over 2024 scam – Athens County Independent

The Jeff Boals Show Returns Tonight at The Gem Sports Bar - Ohio University

County administration must address U.S. 50/32 to prevent more deaths – Athens County Independent

Laura M. “Mae” Pratt – Athens County Independent

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Administering Colleges: 1960s and Today – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Ohio Football Names Colin Johnson Offensive Line Coach

The Athens News ceases print publication – Athens County Independent

Changemakers: Legal Aid makes justice affordable for all – Athens County Independent

Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting – Athens County Independent

OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out – Athens County Independent

State auditor declines to penalize Athens employees over 2024 scam – Athens County Independent

The Jeff Boals Show Returns Tonight at The Gem Sports Bar - Ohio University

County administration must address U.S. 50/32 to prevent more deaths – Athens County Independent

Laura M. “Mae” Pratt – Athens County Independent

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