ATHENS Top Stories

Athens Academy football wins a trip to state quarterfinals for first time since 20192025-11-22
Athens Banner-Herald: On the back of a 48-37 victory over Holy Innocents, Athens Academy football advances to the quarterfinals of the GHSAClass 1-3A Private playoffs for the first time since 2019. Athens Academy junior wide receiver Keyon Standifer is a freak of nature in all the...
Photos from 3-seed Athens Academy football's second round playoff game vs. Holy Innocents2025-11-22
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Goodin brothers to headline Athens Christmas parade as grand marshals2025-11-21
The Daily Post-Athenian: The annual City of AthensJimmyLinerMemorialChristmasParade will feature two grand marshals this year — two brothers. ......
Marriage license applications2025-11-21
The Athens Messenger: The following individuals applied for marriage licenses in the Athens CountyProbate Court between Nov. 17 and Nov. 20. ......
Polling suggests a close governor’s race in 20262025-11-21
The Athens Messenger: COLUMBUS, Ohio - After 15 years of Republican control, Ohioans might be ready to elect a Democrat to the governor’s mansion if recent polling is to be believed. ......
Federal Hocking focused on defending championship and reaching new heights2025-11-21
The Athens Messenger: STEWART — Making a deep run into the state tournament is a challenging feat for any program, but it's especially hard to do it year after year. ......
Guild Holiday Open House spreads holiday cheer at OhioHealth O'Bleness2025-11-21
The Athens Messenger: On Thursday, OhioHealth O’Bleness spread holiday cheer and raised money for a good cause at its annual Guild HolidayOpen House. ......
Lavy looking to hit the ground running in first year with Trimble2025-11-21
The Athens Messenger: GLOUSTER — When a coach is hired at a new program, it can often take some time before they’re able to get the level of buy-in from the players that’s required to have success. ......
Athens Co. Property Transfers2025-11-21
The Athens Messenger: 11/14/2025 Krista Reutzel sold to Haley K. Grimm: 244 State Route 681Highway. Albany, OH, for $324,500. ......
'Forever War:' Retired Major General shares his experience with bipolar disorder to break down stigma2025-11-21
The Athens Messenger: ATHENS, Ohio — Major General Gregg Martin is a retired two-star general of the U.S. Army and a graduate of West Point. He served the country with distinction for 36 years, from commanding troops in combat to leading major military ......
Athens Co. Sheriff's Reports2025-11-21
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Greece Exceeds $1.15 Trillion in Household Wealth2025-11-21
Greek Reporter: Greece’s household wealth surpasses $1.15 trillion. Credit: Greek ReporterTotal household wealth in Greece has surpassed 1 trillion euros ($1.15 trillion) according to recent data. Yet behind this figure lies a more complex story: the balance between property...
Jackson EMC opens new company headquarters in Jefferson2025-11-21
Athens Banner-Herald: JacksonElectric Membership Corp. has opened its new co-op headquarters, which is touted by the company as a way to engage the community and provide more efficient electrical service to those in its service area. The new facility in Jefferson expands and...
Tractor-trailer collision on I-65 in Athens results in Thursday night fire2025-11-21
Decatur Daily: A Thursday night crash involving two tractor-trailers shut down part of Interstate 65North after one of the rigs caught fire, according to the AthensPolice Department. ......