There were reports of black bear sightings across neighborhoods in Athens, prompting wildlife officials to remind residents of safety tips.

The Athens News has officially shut down after publishing free journalism for 46 years. Its archives will now be available through The Athens Messenger's website.

Turns out the bricks, bars and Bobcats are what the kids these days want. Athens, Ohio, home to Ohio University, ranked the top college town in the Midwest in RentCafe's new 2026 list of the best ...

For the first time in recent history, more school income tax levies appeared on ballots statewide than property tax levies.

Late this summer, I wrote in Slate about my sad lack of knowledge of local history, and resolved to learn more about the place where I live: Athens, Ohio. I put together a series of open-ended ...

We headed west and then north from the library (30 Home St.), pedaling alongside the Hocking River for much of the route. The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway mostly follows the path of the old Columbus and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. World Atlas has compiled a list of the eight oldest towns in Ohio and information on what makes each place special. Here's what ...

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — People in Athens are fuming over fuel prices. Multiple viewers in Athens asked why gas prices are so much higher in their area when compared to other parts of Ohio, which have ...

ATHENS, Ohio — It’s almost like a movie, this wholesome and heartwarming thing, and for an out-of-towner dropping into Joe Burrow’s hometown to watch the Super Bowl and hang around to chronicle ...

In November, Athens, Ohio, officials sent nearly $722,000 to a bank account they believed was set up by its contractor, Pepper Construction, to receive payment for its work on a fire station ...

The question of how Gwyneth Philips – a two-time IIHF World Championship medalist, four-time Hockey East champion and the 2025 PWHL Playoff MVP – started playing goalie is a hot topic of debate. “I ...