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River Otters Return to Sunday Creek in Athens County After Long Absence

River otters are being seen again along Sunday Creek in Athens County after a very long absence from southeast Ohio, according to a report published Oct. 28 by WOUB. The Athens-based public broadcaster followed tracks on a muddy bank a few miles north of Glouster, where Joe Brehm pointed out where he first noticed the […]

Athens County, OH · 9d

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Washington County Enters Final Week of Early Voting in Marietta Before Nov. 3

Washington County voters are in the final week of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election, casting ballots in person at the Washington County Board of Elections office at 512 Montgomery Street in Marietta, according to the board and the Ohio Secretary of State’s official voting-location listing. Early in-person voting runs from 7:30 a.m. […]

Marietta, OH · 9d

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No tricks, just tradition: Athens celebrates Halloween

In Athens, Halloween is one of the biggest weekends of the year. The city celebrates Halloween through fun, free events. Ohio University takes more security measures throughout the weekend. This year, OU’s Halloween weekend celebrations take place Friday and Saturday. The Halloween tradition of Ohio University students, locals and...

Athens, OH · 11d
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Athens County ballot issues explained

Liv Jacobs breaks down issues on the Athens county ballot to keep voters informed before they hit the polls. Stay up to date on levies that will benefit Athens City Schools and Athens City County Health Department. Video by: Drew Hoffmaster and Kaitlin Hogg Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens.

Athens County, OH · 11d

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Athens council responds to controversial gubernatorial ad

ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council has advanced a resolution responding to a controversial political advertisement that was recently released by a candidate in the race to become Ohio’s next governor. The council’s Committee of the Whole discussed Resolution R-08-26, “Condemning the Exploitation of Childhood Sexual Abuse for...

Athens, OH · 9d

WOWK 13 News

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Ramaswamy makes southern Ohio stop ahead of election Tuesday

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – Vivek Ramaswamy and other Republican Party candidates on the Ohio ticket made their way to Pomeroy on Monday to talk to voters before election night on Tuesday. “We’re a great state, but great is not good enough,” said Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for Ohio Governor. “We want to be the […]

Gallipolis, OH · 11d

NBC4 Columbus

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Central Ohio data center expansion prompts debate in Lancaster

GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — Google is expanding its data center footprint in Fairfield County. The company purchased more than 100 acres of land attached to its current data center campus, next to homes in Greenfield Township. “The character of our community has changed completely,” resident Brooks Rice said. NBC4 previously told you about the […]

Lancaster, OH · 11d

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Athens County Field of Forever Flowers Honors Kids Facing Childhood Cancer

A permanent field of handcrafted flowers is taking root in Athens County, built to honor children and families whose lives have been changed by childhood cancer. Ohio University announced the Field of Forever Flowers on Oct. 28, a project led by the university’s Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact with community partners Hideaway […]

Athens County, OH · 9d

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Final Early Voting Days Arrive in Athens County Before Nov. 3 Election

Athens County voters have four days left to vote early in person before the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 general election, with all early voting in the county at a single location in Athens. According to the Athens County Board of Elections, early voting is held at the board office at 15 S. Court St., Room […]

Athens County, OH · 9d

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16 veterans harvest 11 deer in ODNR archery hunt at Zaleski State Forest

ZALESKI, Ohio — Sixteen military veterans harvested 11 deer during a guided archery hunt this month at Zaleski State Forest, part of an annual event the Ohio Department of Natural Resources runs for veterans with disabilities. The hunt ran free of charge for participants from Oct. 10 to Oct....

Zaleski, OH · 10d

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Charter school seeks Nelsonville Public Square location (Updated)

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Southeast Ohio Classical Academy, a charter school with a campus in Logan, is working to expand to include a building on the Nelsonville Public Square. Formerly the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, the building at 10 W. Washington would require a zoning variance to permit a school that would be part of SOCA.

Nelsonville, OH · 8d

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Tri-County celebrates new student services, facilities

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Tri-County Career Center Board of Education celebrated new facilities and recently expanded student services for adults and high school sophomores at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. The meeting was the second recent acknowledgment of Tri-County Career Center’s recent expansions. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday,...

Nelsonville, OH · 9d

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Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Tiny!

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week isn’t quite ready for her forever home, but she’s getting there thanks to the generosity of the community. Meet Tiny! She’s a one to two-year-old pup who came to the K-9 Adoption Center as a Humane Case along with a few other dogs who were living in deplorable conditions.

Muskingum County, OH · 9d

Perry County Tribune

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Commissioners announce new Family & Children First Council coordinator

NEW LEXINGTON — The Perry County commissioners announced at their weekly meeting on Wednesday that Karen Chennells was recently hired as the new Perry County Family and Children First Council coordinator. They explained that the council was very excited to get the position filled, and described Chennells as someone who already has experience within the complex world of social services and with the Board of Developmental Disabilities. They also agreed to allow board President Scott Owen to sign a change order for Junction City’s drainage, sidewalks and storm sewer revisions, which are part of an ongoing revitalization project. As another part of the revitalization project, he was authorized to sign an amendment regarding an extension for HAPCAP. This also applied to a neighborhood revitalization project in Shawnee. Later, they authorized him to sign a resolution to apply for acceptance into the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account. This will allow for the county to continue planning, designing and constructing water lines and extensions. They also authorized Owen to sign a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the Perry County airport regarding a change order, and to sign a one-time disposal request for obsolete records from the sheriff’s office. Additionally, the

Perry County, OH · 10d

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The Coziest College Town In Ohio Is A Gilmore Girls Dream With Incredible Dining And Shopping

If Stars Hollow were a real place and somehow ended up in southeastern Ohio, it would look a whole lot like Athens. This charming, walkable, endlessly surprising college town sits tucked into the hills of Athens County, and it has the kind of energy that makes you want to call your best friend and say, “Drop everything, we’re going on a road trip.”

Athens, OH · 15d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Lt. Gov Candidate Pepper speaks on Ramaswamy’s potential effect on Ohio

MARIETTA - Candidate for Lt. Gov David Pepper and candidate for State Representative 94th district Wenda Sheard spoke in Marietta on Monday morning. Corey Sampson, a Washington county resident, spoke on his concerns regarding injection wells, rising energy costs, and the impact of data centers on local communities. "Many things...

Marietta, OH · 11d

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Sarah Smith, Autumn Brown vie for Athens County Commissioner

Democratic candidate Autumn Brown and Republican candidate Sarah Smith are on the ballot to succeed Democrat Lenny Eliason, the current Athens County commissioner. The Athens County Board of Commissioners is made up of three elected officials tasked with leading workforce development, protecting the environment and delivering human services from the government.

Athens County, OH · 11d

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New signs make Athens County public transit easier to navigate

Athens, Ohio — Athens County bus shelters and bus stops recently received an information upgrade. The county’s seven bus shelters now include system-wide maps, and 151 individual bus stops now have signs that tell riders which bus line stops there, bus arrival times and other critical ride information.

Athens County, OH · 11d

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Levies on Athens County ballots

Residents of Athens County and its 14 townships can vote for or against a number of tax levies this November. According to the Athens County Board of Elections, there are 23 property tax levies and two income tax levies county-wide. Health Department Levy: Athens County (Issue 7) Issue 7 is...

Athens County, OH · 11d

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Ongoing traffic week of: Oct. 26, 2026

The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Athens County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 10 on Facebook or X for current Athens County construction information. U.S. 33 Expansion (Athens and Meigs Counties) A...

Athens County, OH · 11d