One of the area's most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June.

Since the beginning of the year, a group of anti-fluoridation advocates has attended Athens City Council meetings urging the body to take action against the continued fluoridation of the Athens water supply.

Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland teamed up Wednesday with a labor union official, an Athens business owner and an Ohio University researcher, to make a pitch that President Barack Obama's energy policy will be better for the country than Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney's – and especially good for Ohio.

A federal judge has given an Athens County man who's suing the county over his property tax bill a month to file a motion for a court order, to try to stop county officials from putting his land on the auction block.

The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative is seeking public comment on recycling and waste issues that residents believe need to be addressed in Athens and Hocking Counties, according to a press release issued Tuesday.

What started as a fleeting college fantasy that turned into reality has produced 10 years of business and growth for Chris Pyle, owner of Donkey Coffee and Espresso in Athens. "We wanted to p

Just as concerns about equipment and facilities have been raised by at least one paramedic for the Athens County Emergency Medical Services, the director has requested a number of improvements.

People interested in the history of Ohio University's Ridges property – and there are many such in this area – may think they've struck a gold mine if they open a new book issued by the OU Press.

The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) and Rural Action are sponsoring a community investment workshop, "Local Dollars, Local Sense," featuring author Michael Shuman on Monday, April 9.

Depending on how you feel about oil and gas development in Athens County, a recent state geologist's report could make the glass look half-empty or half-full.