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Athens Area Chamber makes move to historic Armory
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (139+ words) ATHENS, Ohio " The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is relocating its offices to The Armory, located in historic Uptown Athens. The move will allow the AACC to foster connections with other local business partners, according to the chamber. The…...
New Lexington business preps clients for catastrophe
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (720+ words) Troy Lowe inspects simulated gear used in training sessions where law enforcement personnel must clear a building of potential threats room by room. If you were faced with a catastrophic, life-threatening event at your home or workplace, would you know…...
Rosa ready to make a statement for Ohio football in his final collegiate campaign
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (1052+ words) Ohio's Victor Rosa carries the ball during one of the Bobcats' spring practice sessions at the end of March. The UConn transfer will look to make his mark in his final collegiate season. Victor Rosa has been an East Coast…...
Rainbow trout being released across Ohio
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (713+ words) Between March 11 and May 16, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will be releasing 80, 000 rainbow trout into Ohio's lakes, ponds and rivers. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is releasing rainbow trout across the state. These releases,…...
Parents United for Public Schools holds town hall at Athens Public Library
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (945+ words) On Tuesday, Parents United for Public Schools held a town hall at the Athens Public Library to discuss the future of public education in Ohio. Public schools in Ohio are facing funding challenges at both the state and federal level....
Heightland holds Alexander to one hit as Athens nabs another rivalry win
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (736+ words) Athens' Daniel Heightland loads up to deliver a pitch during the Bulldogs' 14-4 road victory over Alexander on Monday. The junior racked up 16 strikeouts across six innings in the win. ALBANY " The Athens Bulldogs may just be saving their best performances…...
Athens County Commission: Demosky out at Athens County DJFS, Adkins indicted
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (682+ words) The Athens County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to remove Jean Demosky from her position as executive director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS). Keith M. Wiens was subsequently appointed as interim director. On Friday, Demosky…...
Beverly Hixson | Obituaries | athensmessenger. com
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (151+ words) Beverly Hixson'The Athens Messenger Albany - Beverly Ann Hixson, age 88, of Flatwoods, KY formerly of Albany, died Thursday afternoon, April 2, 2026 at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY. Born April 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Bennett and Margaret Beatrice…...
Mont Bennett | Obituaries | athensmessenger. com
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (147+ words) Mont Bennett'The Athens Messenger Athens - Mont Ervin Bennett, age 83, of Athens died Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home with his family. Born May 25, 1942 in Athens, he was the son of the late Floyd Bennett and Margaret Beatrice "Bea" Davis Bennett. Javascript…...
1, 620 and counting: Jos" Ram'rez sets Cleveland franchise record for games played
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (485+ words) Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jos" Ram'rez holds the base after being presented with it after the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals to commemorate his record 1, 620 games as a Cleveland Indian/Cleveland Guardian in Cleveland,…...