The Athens NEWS is a twice weekly controlled circulation newspaper serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio. Established in 1977, The Athens NEWS 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.

*18,000 when OU is in full session; 12,000 when OU is not in session.

 
 
BUSINESS MANAGER:
Craig Dickelman
craig@athensnews.com
 
OFFICE MANAGER:
Linda Wright
 
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER:
Dean Barnhart
 
GRAPHICS EDITOR:
Larry Clift
production@athensnews.com
 
GRAPHICS STAFF:
Seann Anderson, Designer
Beth Flick, Designer
Tristan Wyatt, Designer
Laura Zielinski, Designer
 
SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT:
Lori Malloy
 
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT:
Ashlee Monroe
 
OFFICE ASSISTANT:
Ashley Romina
 
LEGAL AFFAIRS:
Thomas Eslocker
 
 
 

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.

 

Terry

Nick

Jim

Ed

Jaine

David

Mike

Caleb

Terry Smith

Editor
news@athensnews.com

Nick Claussen
Assistant Editor
nick@athensnews.com


Jim Phillips
Senior Writer
jim@athensnews.com


Ed Venrick
Photo Editor
ed@athensnews.com


Jaine Wyatt
Special Projects Editor
jaine@athensnews.com


David Bruce
"Wise Up" Columnist
bruceb@ohio.edu


Mike Ludwig
Campus Editor
ml118205@ohio.edu


Caleb Troop
Sports Reporter
ctroop@troopsports.com

Eric Leighton
"Athens Music Scene" Columnist
circle5music@gmail.com

Gerry

Susan E.

Kristin

Susan M.

Guy

Bruce
 
 
Gerry Stotts
Advertising Consultant
gerry@athensnews.com

Susan Elston
Advertising Consultant
susane@athensnews.com


Kristin Campbell
Advertising Consultant
kristin@athensnews.com


Susan Mitchell

Advertising Consultant
susanm@athensnews.com


Guy Philips
Advertising Consultant
guy@athensnews.com


Bruce Mitchell
Publisher
bruce@athensnews.com

Marcey

Kathleen
 
 
Marcey Williams

Classifieds Advertising Manager
classifieds@athensnews.com


Kathleen Schroer
Classifieds Advertising Consultant
kathleen@athensnews.com