The Athens NEWS

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The Athens NEWS is a weekly controlled circulation newspaper serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio.

The award-winning newspaper is owned by APG Media 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 point

ed 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.

On Saturday, Athens County Children Services (ACCS) held its third annual Reindeer Games Family Fun Day at Ohio Universi...
12/09/2025

On Saturday, Athens County Children Services (ACCS) held its third annual Reindeer Games Family Fun Day at Ohio University’s Baker Center Ballroom.

12/01/2025
Enter for Your Chance to Win $15,000 prize today!
11/17/2025

Enter for Your Chance to Win $15,000 prize today!

Come check out the $15,000 Mortgage Sweepstakes 2025! Enter for your chance to win between Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 1:01am and Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 12:59am Eastern Time.

11/04/2025

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of Food Assistance Programs in the Athens Ohio Area in order to assist and serve those effected by ongoing SNAP benefit disruptions in Ohio. This list includes low and no cost programs and may include programs with eligibility requirements. This list will be updated on a rolling basis. https://athenschamber.com/food-programs

🎃 Two nights of Halloween fun! 👻Trick-or-treat, dancing, haunted house, movies & more, all happening Oct. 30 & 31!Don’t ...
10/15/2025

🎃 Two nights of Halloween fun! 👻
Trick-or-treat, dancing, haunted house, movies & more, all happening Oct. 30 & 31!
Don’t miss out on the scares, sweets, and treats at Rutlands Halloween Spooktacular!
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💀 The woods come alive every Friday and Saturday night at Hunted Haunted Trail!•🌾 Upgraded haunted trail🧟‍♂️ Take aim on...
10/10/2025

💀 The woods come alive every Friday and Saturday night at Hunted Haunted Trail!
•🌾 Upgraded haunted trail
🧟‍♂️ Take aim on the Zombie BUSter
🎟️ Open 7 PM–Midnight | Tickets available online or in person
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10/09/2025

sIt’s giveaway time at Glamor-us! 💕 Want to win a Victoria's Secret set valued at $800
Here’s how to enter:
✨ Follow .us
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✨ Share a story mentioning us
Winner will be announced on Halloween 👻 (Oct 31st) — don’t miss it! (WILL SHIP IF WINNER IS NOT IN ATHENS)
📍79 E State St, Athens | 🕗 8AM–8PM

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Clothing Giveaway!!
10/07/2025

Clothing Giveaway!!

On Saturday, volunteers gathered along the banks of the Hocking River to do their part in preventing solid waste from At...
08/26/2025

On Saturday, volunteers gathered along the banks of the Hocking River to do their part in preventing solid waste from Athens and other communities from making its way into the Ohio River.

On Saturday, volunteers gathered along the banks of the Hocking River to do their part in preventing solid waste from Athens and other communities from making its way into the

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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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Athens County’s favorite newspaper, 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 twice 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 Monday and Thursday at over 350 distribution locations throughout Athens County. And email Editor Terry Smith at [email protected] with news tips or event listings for our Thursday paper’s What’s Happening section.