ATHENS Top Stories

Iran’s Ballistic Missile Range: What Parts of Europe are at Risk?2026-03-02
Greek Reporter: The potential operational range of Iranian ballistic missiles covers significant portions of Europe, according to a map released by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Credit: MODAFL / Creative Commons2.0 Iranian ballistic missiles pose a threat to...
City of Athens announces last call for loose leaf pickup2026-03-02
The Daily Post-Athenian: The City of AthensPublic Works Department has announced leaf vacuum season last call for loose leaf pick up. ......
Domtar announces installation of new line2026-03-02
The Daily Post-Athenian: Domtar’s Calhoun, formerly Bowater and Resolute, has begun installation of a new, world-class high-speed tissue converting line designed to increase operational output, enhance efficiency and support long-term scalability. ......
Tickets on sale for Athens chamber meeting2026-03-02
The Daily Post-Athenian: Tickets are now on sale for the 80th AnnualAthensAreaChamber of Commerce meeting. ......
Hoffman announces retirement after more than 50 years at SRMC2026-03-02
The Daily Post-Athenian: A local resident has announced his retirement after more than half a century serving at the local hospital. ......
Food Hub to host cooking classes in March, April2026-03-02
The Daily Post-Athenian: An Athens business incubator will hold a pair of collaborative cooking classes in March and April. ......
Statutory council files legal action against charter council in Nelsonville2026-03-02
The Athens Messenger: NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On Feb. 5, a request for a writ of quo warranto was filed in the Ohio FourthDistrict Court of Appeals by a group claiming to be Nelsonville's legitimate city council. ......
Athens Public Library to undergo renovations2026-03-02
The Athens Messenger: Beginning in late spring, Athens County Public Libraries (ACPL) will undertake significant renovations to the AthensPublic Library. ......
Athens Banner-Herald recognized by APSE for top sports journalism in 20252026-03-02
Athens Banner-Herald: WATCH Jake Wilkins, JeremiahWilkinson postgame after beating Gamecocks Georgia basketball's Jake Wilkins and Jeremiah Wilkinson speak to reporters after an 87-68 win over South Carolina in Athens on Feb. 28, 2026. The Athens Banner-Herald was recently honored...
PIAA Wrestling: Athens girls win central region; Sayre's Brown, Athens' Davidson reach Hershey on boys' side2026-03-02
Morning Times: MILTON — The Athens girls wrestling team won the team title in the 58-school PIAACentralRegional at Milton High School on Saturday, sending four girls to the state tournament in the process. ......
Athens group turns guns into garden tools, offers gift cards2026-03-02
Athens Banner-Herald: University of Georgia's inclusive campus Christian ministry The TableAthens invites members of the community to its Guns to Gardens event, which offers attendees to...
Floyd Mayweather Confirms Athens Exhibition as Mike Tyson Africa Date Remains Tentative2026-03-02
WBN: Floyd Mayweather has confirmed he will stage an exhibition in Athens this summer, putting his name directly behind plans first revealed by Greek kickboxing star Michalis Zambidis. Mayweather Confirms Athens Exhibition Mayweather posted to Instagram on Monday:...
Fridrich, Koopal finish All-Ohio in multiple events as Athens swims at OHSAA Division II State Championships2026-03-02
The Athens Messenger: CANTON — It’s been a historic season for the Athens swimmers, and their incredible 2025-26 campaign came to a close last week at the OHSAADivision IIState Championships at Canton-McKinley High School. ......
Tri-Valley Conference releases boys basketball All-Conference teams2026-03-02
The Athens Messenger: With seasons beginning to come to an end and postseason awards starting to be rolled out, it was time for the Tri-Valley Conference to release its All-Conference awards for the boys basketball 2025-26 season. ......