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The Athens Messenger is a multi-media news organization and commercial printing facility that serves Athens County, Ohio and parts of the surrounding seven counties in southeastern Ohio.Established in 1848,
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Robert Whealey | Obituaries | athensmessenger.com
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (332+ words) Athens - Robert H. Whealey died May 7, 2026 in The Plains. The son of Brooklyn natives Howard Whealey and Ethel Rooney, Robert was born May 16, 1930. He grew up in Baldwin, Long Island, New York, where he graduated high school. Robert attended Bates College,…...
Athens County Commissioners approve 9/11 commemoration ceremony
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (607+ words) A short ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and featuring a proclamation from the Athens County Board of Commissioners will be held on the steps of the Athens County Court House Friday. ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Board…...
Skate Jam to turn wheels up at Athens Skate Park
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (708+ words) The sixth annual Skate Jam will be held at the Athens Skate Park behind the Athens Community Center at 701 E. State St. on Saturday from 2-9 p.m. In addition to skateboarding and scooter riding, attendees can also enjoy live music and food. ATHENS,…...
Habitat for Humanity building home in The Plains
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (411+ words) Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and its partners are completing their first two-story home in Athens County at 9 Johnson Road for the Levandofsky family. THE PLAINS, Ohio — Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and its partners are working to…...
Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane to reopen Thursday
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (780+ words) After being closed for over a month, Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane is being reopened on Thursday, Sept. 10. Engineering and Public Works said the closure was necessary to allow for the installation of a new manhole as part of the…...
County Commissioners discuss fate of Nelsonville building, approve age-friendly programming
1+ week, 4+ day ago (677+ words) On Wednesday, the Athens County Board of Commissioners discussed the possibility of transforming the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center (pictured above) into a community center. On Wednesday, the Athens County Board of Commissioners discussed the fate of the Athens…...
Road, sidewalk repairs create headaches for pedestrians
1+ week, 5+ day ago (990+ words) Athens has one of the highest pedestrian commuter rates in the country, with approximately 30% of Athens residents walking to work according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. As a result, road and sidewalk repairs often impact those who commute by…...
Rising healthcare costs leave Ohioans wanting action ahead of midterm elections
1+ week, 5+ day ago (826+ words) Ohioans are feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections. Average monthly premiums in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have increased by 74% in Athens County. COLUMBUS, Ohio — With the midterm elections only two months…...
Hogsett, Dixon carry the load in Tomcats’ 42-0 shutout
1+ week, 6+ day ago (393+ words) Trimble’s Myren Hogsett carries the ball during the first half of the Tomcats’ 40-6 road loss to Nelsonville-York in week one. The junior finished with 96 yards and two touchdowns in Friday’s 42-0 win over Fairfield Christian. LANCASTER — After Trimble’s 34-point defeat in…...
Game of the Week Preview: Federal Hocking @ Alexander
2+ week, 5+ day ago (749+ words) Alexander’s Trenton Mash carries the ball while fighting through tackles during a portion of the Spartans’ summer practice sessions. The senior scored five touchdowns in the team's 47-14 opening win against Miller last week. ALBANY — Last week, all eyes were on…...