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Firefighters from the city of Athens and The Plains and Richland Area volunteer fire departments responded to a fire at Jackie O's Public House restaurant this evening. The fire apparently started in the kitchen and was contained fairly quickly. Photos by Eric Boll.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Firefighters from the city of Athens and The Plains and Richland Area volunteer fire departments responded to a fire at Jackie O's Public House restaurant this evening. The fire apparently started in the kitchen and was contained fairly quickly. Photos by Eric Boll.
3D-printed homes are popping up in Chauncey as a result of a partnership between Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program and Vitruvian, who are working to provide affordable housing options in the village. athensindependent.com/vitruvian-3d...
October 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
3D-printed homes are popping up in Chauncey as a result of a partnership between Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program and Vitruvian, who are working to provide affordable housing options in the village. athensindependent.com/vitruvian-3d...
Join us Friday to learn more about your First Amendment rights! @CWRU1stAmClinic will be hosting a FREE 1st Amendment training for journalists, students and the public. Co-hosted by @ThePost. Register and find more info here https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmv1rRCOkAtxdVc
November 22, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Join us Friday to learn more about your First Amendment rights! @CWRU1stAmClinic will be hosting a FREE 1st Amendment training for journalists, students and the public. Co-hosted by @ThePost. Register and find more info here https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmv1rRCOkAtxdVc
Parties reached a tentative settlement agreement in a lawsuit over the 2018 death of Southeast Ohio Regional Jail pretrial detainee Jennifer Ohlinger https://athensindependent.com/jennifer-ohlinger-tentative-lawsuit-settlement/
November 22, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Parties reached a tentative settlement agreement in a lawsuit over the 2018 death of Southeast Ohio Regional Jail pretrial detainee Jennifer Ohlinger https://athensindependent.com/jennifer-ohlinger-tentative-lawsuit-settlement/
ELECTION RESULTS: Athens County saw one of its highest off-year election turnouts in the 21st century on Tuesday, with 47.03% of registered voters participating https://athensindependent.com/athens-county-complete-election-results-2023/
November 22, 2024 at 10:47 AM
ELECTION RESULTS: Athens County saw one of its highest off-year election turnouts in the 21st century on Tuesday, with 47.03% of registered voters participating https://athensindependent.com/athens-county-complete-election-results-2023/
We're partnering with @ThePost on this FREE #FirstAmendment training for #journalists, featuring presentations by @CWRU1stAmClinic. Register today! #journalism
November 22, 2024 at 10:54 AM
We're partnering with @ThePost on this FREE #FirstAmendment training for #journalists, featuring presentations by @CWRU1stAmClinic. Register today! #journalism
An intergenerational, multiracial crowd of about 250 students and community members showed support for Palestine outside the Athens County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 26
https://athensindependent.com/palestine-solidarity-demonstration-october-2023/
https://athensindependent.com/palestine-solidarity-demonstration-october-2023/
November 22, 2024 at 11:01 AM
An intergenerational, multiracial crowd of about 250 students and community members showed support for Palestine outside the Athens County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 26
https://athensindependent.com/palestine-solidarity-demonstration-october-2023/
https://athensindependent.com/palestine-solidarity-demonstration-october-2023/
Do you know what today is? (Other than the day we rush to the store for discounted Halloween treats 🍫.)
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Starting today, we are raising support for our independent journalism with #NewsMatch! They will match every dollar you give from now until Dec. 31!...
November 22, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Do you know what today is? (Other than the day we rush to the store for discounted Halloween treats 🍫.)
Starting today, we are raising support for our independent journalism with #NewsMatch! They will match every dollar you give from now until Dec. 31!...
Starting today, we are raising support for our independent journalism with #NewsMatch! They will match every dollar you give from now until Dec. 31!...
At its Oct. 9 meeting, Nelsonville City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that would establish an official policy for processing public records requests https://athensindependent.com/nelsonville-city-council-records/
November 22, 2024 at 11:08 AM
At its Oct. 9 meeting, Nelsonville City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that would establish an official policy for processing public records requests https://athensindependent.com/nelsonville-city-council-records/
New legislative district maps approved last month scoop out the city of Athens and three townships from Athens County’s center, splitting the county between two Ohio House districts
Read more: https://athensindependent.com/new-district-maps/
Read more: https://athensindependent.com/new-district-maps/
November 22, 2024 at 11:08 AM
New legislative district maps approved last month scoop out the city of Athens and three townships from Athens County’s center, splitting the county between two Ohio House districts
Read more: https://athensindependent.com/new-district-maps/
Read more: https://athensindependent.com/new-district-maps/
Candidates for Nelsonville City Council in the upcoming general election largely agreed on key city issues during a League of Women Voters of Athens County election forum on Oct. 10
https://athensindependent.com/nelsonville-city-council-member-forum-2023/
https://athensindependent.com/nelsonville-city-council-member-forum-2023/
November 22, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Candidates for Nelsonville City Council in the upcoming general election largely agreed on key city issues during a League of Women Voters of Athens County election forum on Oct. 10
https://athensindependent.com/nelsonville-city-council-member-forum-2023/
https://athensindependent.com/nelsonville-city-council-member-forum-2023/
Around 50 people attended a public meeting Wednesday night to learn more about and comment on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s plans to install two roundabouts at the intersection of on U.S. 33 and State Route 682 in The Plains...
November 22, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Around 50 people attended a public meeting Wednesday night to learn more about and comment on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s plans to install two roundabouts at the intersection of on U.S. 33 and State Route 682 in The Plains...
More changes are coming to traffic patterns in The Plains. The Ohio Department of Transportation wants to build roundabouts at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and State Route 682 https://athensindependent.com/us-33-exit-changes/
November 22, 2024 at 11:17 AM
More changes are coming to traffic patterns in The Plains. The Ohio Department of Transportation wants to build roundabouts at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and State Route 682 https://athensindependent.com/us-33-exit-changes/
At the Athens Mayoral Forum Tuesday night, incumbent Steve Patterson, a Democrat, leaned on his record despite criticism from challenger Damon Krane, an independent democratic socialist https://athensindependent.com/athens-mayor-forum-2023/
November 22, 2024 at 11:17 AM
At the Athens Mayoral Forum Tuesday night, incumbent Steve Patterson, a Democrat, leaned on his record despite criticism from challenger Damon Krane, an independent democratic socialist https://athensindependent.com/athens-mayor-forum-2023/
The eighth annual Athens Area Stand Down will be held tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Athens County Fairgrounds
https://athensindependent.com/athens-area-stand-down-2023/
https://athensindependent.com/athens-area-stand-down-2023/
November 22, 2024 at 11:25 AM
The eighth annual Athens Area Stand Down will be held tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Athens County Fairgrounds
https://athensindependent.com/athens-area-stand-down-2023/
https://athensindependent.com/athens-area-stand-down-2023/
As the Independent previously reported, attorneys reached a $5 million settlement agreement in a federal class action lawsuit that alleged labor violations by Bob Evans Restaurants. On Sept. 25, that settlement agreement was officially approved...
November 22, 2024 at 11:25 AM
As the Independent previously reported, attorneys reached a $5 million settlement agreement in a federal class action lawsuit that alleged labor violations by Bob Evans Restaurants. On Sept. 25, that settlement agreement was officially approved...
LOCAL ELECTION COVERAGE ⚠️ Beginning this week, voters can directly engage with candidates for local elected office at forums and meet-and-greets hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County...
November 22, 2024 at 11:25 AM
LOCAL ELECTION COVERAGE ⚠️ Beginning this week, voters can directly engage with candidates for local elected office at forums and meet-and-greets hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County...
Happy Monday ☕ Be sure to read this week's Indy Bulletin Board, our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings, events, road closures, announcements and more! https://athensindependent.com/the-indy-bulletin-board-10-2-10-5/
November 22, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Happy Monday ☕ Be sure to read this week's Indy Bulletin Board, our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings, events, road closures, announcements and more! https://athensindependent.com/the-indy-bulletin-board-10-2-10-5/
In August, the forest service announced a proposal to change the name of the Wayne National Forest to Buckeye National Forest. State District 94 Rep. Jay Edwards opposes; the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma advocates for change
https://athensindependent.com/wayne-name-change-update/
https://athensindependent.com/wayne-name-change-update/
November 22, 2024 at 11:35 AM
In August, the forest service announced a proposal to change the name of the Wayne National Forest to Buckeye National Forest. State District 94 Rep. Jay Edwards opposes; the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma advocates for change
https://athensindependent.com/wayne-name-change-update/
https://athensindependent.com/wayne-name-change-update/
ICYMI: What the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Athens County lacks in candidate choice, it makes up for in local ballot issues.
Most of the races on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Athens County will be easy picks because they’re...
Most of the races on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Athens County will be easy picks because they’re...
November 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
ICYMI: What the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Athens County lacks in candidate choice, it makes up for in local ballot issues.
Most of the races on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Athens County will be easy picks because they’re...
Most of the races on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Athens County will be easy picks because they’re...
One way or another, Greg Smith is coming back to Nelsonville City Council https://athensindependent.com/greg-smith-election-2023/
November 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
One way or another, Greg Smith is coming back to Nelsonville City Council https://athensindependent.com/greg-smith-election-2023/
Today, Little Wing will send off the final boxes for its third container shipment to Ukraine. The 40-foot container will arrive in Kyiv near the end of October. The first shipment went in 2022; the second was sent earlier this year
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November 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Today, Little Wing will send off the final boxes for its third container shipment to Ukraine. The 40-foot container will arrive in Kyiv near the end of October. The first shipment went in 2022; the second was sent earlier this year
Read more:...
Read more:...
One of Ohio’s oldest operating bars — now under new ownership — continues to be a beacon of community in Nelsonville, now under the ownership of the Norway family
https://dir.lat/hWI3Sx
(Photo by Keri Johnson / newspaper clipping from Lorinda LeClain)
https://dir.lat/hWI3Sx
(Photo by Keri Johnson / newspaper clipping from Lorinda LeClain)
November 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
One of Ohio’s oldest operating bars — now under new ownership — continues to be a beacon of community in Nelsonville, now under the ownership of the Norway family
https://dir.lat/hWI3Sx
(Photo by Keri Johnson / newspaper clipping from Lorinda LeClain)
https://dir.lat/hWI3Sx
(Photo by Keri Johnson / newspaper clipping from Lorinda LeClain)
Four fracking waste injection wells in Athens County have temporarily suspended operations by order of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which says the wells present an “imminent danger” to drinking water. https://athensindependent.com/injection-wells-suspended/
November 22, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Four fracking waste injection wells in Athens County have temporarily suspended operations by order of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which says the wells present an “imminent danger” to drinking water. https://athensindependent.com/injection-wells-suspended/
For Athens resident Laura Gilmore, yesterssay, Ohio Overdose Awareness Day is a time to reflect on loss, destigmatize addiction and share recovery resources https://athensindependent.com/overdose-awareness-day-2023/
November 22, 2024 at 12:01 PM
For Athens resident Laura Gilmore, yesterssay, Ohio Overdose Awareness Day is a time to reflect on loss, destigmatize addiction and share recovery resources https://athensindependent.com/overdose-awareness-day-2023/