ATHENS Top Stories

Athens Water Crisis Recedes as Mornos Reserves Triple2026-04-10
Greek Reporter: Emergency alarms were triggered for the Mornos in autumn 2025. Credit: AMNA A significant shift has been observed in the Mornos catchment area over the recent months, as the emergency alarms triggered in autumn 2025 regarding Athens’ water sufficiency...
Odeon of Herodes Atticus: A Month of “Farewell Celebrations” in Athens2026-04-10
Greek Reporter: Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Credit: Leporello78 / CC-BY-SA-4.0 / Wikimedia Commons In June 2026, the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Roman theater nestled beneath the Acropolis, will open its gates for one final, momentous month before closing for...
Mizzou softball travels to Athens for a crucial series against No. 14 Georgia2026-04-10
Columbia Missourian: Missouri faces No. 14 Georgia this weekend in a must-win SEC series to keep its postseason hopes alive. ......
Athens inmate found dead in cell identified2026-04-10
Athens Banner-Herald: The inmate who was found dead in his cell at the Athens-Clarke CountyJail on the night of March 5 was identified on Friday as 45-year-old Joshua Ray...
Athens police investigating two deaths in Watercress subdivision2026-04-10
Decatur Daily: Two people were found dead Friday morning at a home in the Watercress subdivision, according to AthensPolice ChiefAnthony Pressnell. ......
Athens tennis stars in singles matches to defeat Gallia Academy2026-04-10
The Crescent News: THE PLAINS — The Athens tennis team returned to their home court on Thursday, with the Bulldogs improving to 2-2 on the young season with both of those wins at home. ......
Appeals court gives unexpected ruling on Nguyen and Powell lawsuit2026-04-10
The Crescent News: NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On April 1, the Ohio FourthDistrict Court of Appeals gave an unexpected ruling on the fate of the council seats Rita Nguyen and Sue Powell claim are rightfully theirs. ......
Athens secures second shutout win as defensive dominance continues against Meigs2026-04-10
The Crescent News: THE PLAINS — Defense wins championships, but it will win you individual baseball games too. ......
Demosky arrest, indictment places Athens County DJFS in the hot seat2026-04-10
The Crescent News: MILLFIELD, Ohio - The Athens CountyDepartment of Job and Family Services (DJFS) finds itself embroiled in controversy after the arrest of its executive director. ......
Rainbow trout to be released in Meigs County on Saturday2026-04-10
The Athens Messenger: RACINE, Ohio - On Saturday, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is giving young anglers a chance to hone their fishing skills. ......
Athens Co. Property Transfers2026-04-10
The Athens Messenger: 04/03/2026 Tyler C. Willoughby sold to AlexanderLaflin: 1060 FisherRoad. Athens, OH, for $199,000. ......
Fishing derby to be held in Athens for local, area youth2026-04-10
The Daily Post-Athenian: The annual YouthFishing Derby is coming up once again in the City of Athens. ......
Two found dead at home in west Athens; APD investigating2026-04-10
News Courier: Courtesy photo. The official badge of the AthensPolice Department. Athens police are investigating the deaths of two local residents, after a Friday morning call drew law enforcement...
Spartans smash Belpre behind seven-run second inning2026-04-10
The Athens Messenger: BELPRE — Snapping a losing streak is always fun. ......