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The Athens NEWS is a weekly digital news and entertainment publication serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio.

The award-winning publication is owned by Adams MultiMedia of Ohio. The Athens NEWS was founded by Bruce Mitchell in the spring of 1977. Published every other week, the thin tabloid was originally sold on Athens downtown street corners for 25 cents. That fall the newspaper converted to free circulation. The Athens NEWS quickly became known for its investigative journalism, colorful personalities,

and pointed editorial stands. The paper grew in readership and stature, quickly becoming known for printing the news that no one else would. Publication frequency increased to weekly, then twice-weekly, by 1981. The Athens NEWS is now a weekly controlled circulation newspaper serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio. The paper has the largest and fastest growing circulation of any newspaper in Athens County. Known for its in-depth local news reporting, The Athens NEWS also features campus news, entertainment, and an extensive classified advertising section. With Ohio University making up an important segment of the Athens County population, The Athens NEWS is the only newspaper to effectively reach both the university and community markets. Pick us up every Wednesday at over 350 distribution locations throughout Athens County.

03/09/2026
A long-standing community tradition, Best of Athens returns once again to spotlight the businesses and professionals rea...
03/03/2026

A long-standing community tradition, Best of Athens returns once again to spotlight the businesses and professionals readers trust most. Voted on by the public, this Readers’ Choice program continues to be one of the most anticipated and widely recognized honors in the area.
🔴 Nominate your Favorite Athens Area Business today! 🔴
https://www.athensmessenger.com/best_of_athens

The last print edition of The Athens News, a paper which has been published in print for just shy of 50 years, took plac...
01/30/2026

The last print edition of The Athens News, a paper which has been published in print for just shy of 50 years, took place on January 14, 2026.

Editor's Note: This notification has been clarified to more accurately reflect the decision-making process.
01/30/2026

Editor's Note: This notification has been clarified to more accurately reflect the decision-making process.

Based on direction from Adams Multimedia, the ANews is no longer being printed in hardcopy. The company hopes to bring the publication to a more digital forward format and thanks

Based on direction from Adams Multimedia, the ANews is no longer being printed in hardcopy. The company hopes to bring t...
01/25/2026

Based on direction from Adams Multimedia, the ANews is no longer being printed in hardcopy. The company hopes to bring the publication to a more digital forward format and thanks the community for their patience as our editorial team waits for furth…

Based on direction from Adams Multimedia, the ANews is no longer being printed in hardcopy. The company hopes to bring the publication to a more digital forward format and thanks

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The Plains, OH

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Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+17405948219

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