ATHENS Top Stories

The Eleusinian Mysteries Solved? How Greek Scientists Unlocked the Ancient “LSD” Riddle2026-07-02
Greek Reporter: The archaeological site at Eleusis. Credit Carole Raddato, CC2/Wikipedia For more than a millennium, thousands of travelers from every corner of the ancient world journeyed down the Sacred Way with a singular purpose: to reach Eleusis and undergo initiation...
American School of Classical Studies at Athens appoints Thomas M. Brogan as new director2026-07-02
Ekathimerini: The AmericanSchool of Classical Studies at Athens has announced the appointment of Thomas M. Brogan as its next Director, effective July 1, 2027. He will succeed Bonna D. Wescoat as head of the institution. ......
Troy Athens' Alan Spahic voted the Buffalo Wild Wings Boys Athlete of the Season2026-07-02
Detroit Free Press: Mercy volleyball coach wins Free PressLifetime Achievement AwardFarmington Hills Mercy volleyball coach Loretta Vogel is the recipient of the 2026 Detroit Free Press Lifetime Achievement Award. Update, July 2: Congratulations to Alan Spahic of TroyAthens...
Athens Co. family indicted for murder2026-07-02
The Crescent News: ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – An Athens County family has been indicted for the murder of EthanVernon, a Meigs County local. The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney, James K. Stanley, announced the indictment of Sarah Haning, 24, Randy Haning, 65, and ......
Athens man charged with child sexual exploitation2026-07-02
Athens Banner-Herald: A 20-year-old Athens man was charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children following a search of his home, where police reported they...
Athens man dies after moped crash on Lexington Road2026-07-02
Athens Banner-Herald: A man who was critically injured when his moped collided with a car in June died July 1 in an Athens hospital. Police identified the...
Joes jump on Copperheads early, take 14-5 win2026-07-02
The Athens Messenger: HAMILTON — Once again, the Southern Ohio Copperheads find themselves in the midst of a multi-game losing streak. ......
A farewell to Athens, a lasting friendship with Greece2026-07-02
Ekathimerini: In a few weeks, I will bid farewell to Athens and conclude my term as ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Hellenic Republic after four unforgettable years. ......
Seanergy turns to Euronext Athens for fleet expansion2026-07-02
Splash24/7: Nasdaq-listed Greek capesize specialist Seanergy...
Four ancient vases seized in Athens home2026-07-02
Ekathimerini: A man has been arrested in southern Athens after being found in possession of four small, unadorned ancient Greek vases, authorities said Thursday. ......
Celebrate Brew Week with the Athens Farmers Market2026-07-02
The Logan Daily News: ATHENS, Ohio — The AthensFarmers Market invites the community to close out Brew Week with an afternoon of outstanding local music, great drinks, delicious food, and a chance to help build the CommunityPavilion — a permanent home for ......
Fighter jets to fly over Athens on Thursday evening2026-07-02
Ekathimerini: Formations of air force aircraft will conduct flyovers over the Athens area on Thursday evening as part of celebrations for the graduation of new air force officers, authorities said. ......
Museum Matters: J.L. Cook School reunion2026-07-02
The Daily Post-Athenian: The JL CookSchoolHeritage Foundation is planning an August reunion to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the all-Black school. ......
Mitsotakis, Guilfoyle mark 250 years of US independence in Athens event2026-07-02
Ekathimerini: Prime MinisterKyriakos Mitsotakis hosted US...