ATHENS Top Stories

Athens takes care of business with 18-point win over Vinton County2025-12-17
The Athens Messenger: McARTHUR — The Athens girls’ basketball team just knows how to win conference games. ......
Two local band directors selected to perform with "Band Directors Marching Band"2025-12-17
The Athens Messenger: Two local band directors will perform with the “Band Directors Marching Band” in Pasadena, California, on Jan. 1, 2026, for the Tournament of Roses Parade. ......
Athens County Commission: Commissioners discuss SNAP funding, wastewater treatment plant violations2025-12-17
The Athens Messenger: The Athens CountyBoard of Commissioners discussed the potential for state lawmakers to take action and help counties manage the impending loss of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) matching funds. ......
Alexander drops second-straight game with 49-45 loss to River Valley2025-12-17
The Athens Messenger: ALBANY — It’s always difficult to rebound from a tough loss, especially when the next opponent is a challenging one. ......
Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal to bid on Nelsonville trash contract2025-12-17
The Athens Messenger: The PLAINS, Ohio — After several years of having its trash and recycling collected by the Southeast OhioRecyclingTerminal (SORT), the City of Nelsonville is putting a new contract out to bid. ......
Jonathan Robe delivers final report to Nelsonville City Council2025-12-17
The Athens Messenger: NELSONVILLE, Ohio — On Monday, NelsonvilleCity Law Director and City AttorneyJonathanRobe delivered his final report to Nelsonville City Council as Nelsonville faces an uncertain legal future. ......
Christmas Jazz Party | Athens | December 202025-12-17
Ekathimerini: The Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Palaiologou)...
College in central Athens evacuated after bomb threat2025-12-17
Ekathimerini: A college on Alexandras avenue in central Athens was evacuated after a man left a threatening...
Box: Trico 66, New Athens 462025-12-17
St Louis Post-Dispatch: 1234FinalNew Athens (6-2)111214946Trico (1-4)1715191566 ......
Box: Columbia 56, New Athens 282025-12-17
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Koulentianos X Liolios | Athens | December 182025-12-17
Ekathimerini: Koulentianos X Liolios bring their immersive live project to the TV ControlCenter (91A...
LOCAL SPORTS: North Alabama Elite Wrestling shows out at Arab Youth Invitational; Jackson earns top honors2025-12-17
News Courier: North AlabamaEliteWrestling delivered a terrific showing at the ArabYouth Invitational last week. The team crowded 10 champions and sent 14 wrestlers to their respective finals. BryantJackson scored a pair of big wins to earn Most Outstanding Wrestler...
Gingerbread men recipe, Athens in frost2025-12-17
The Athens News: This week's Tuesday edition features a recap of local evens such as the Vinton CountyAirshow and Skate Jam as well as hard-hitting political insights regarding Ohio's redistricting. ......
Athens teen held after stabbing classmate at Kypseli school2025-12-17
Ekathimerini: A 16-year-old student has been ordered held in custody after allegedly stabbing a classmate at a school in central Athens. Prosecutors are...