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Athens' golf picks up third straight conference victory to start season
Playing in front of a familiar setting, Athens picked up its third straight Tri-Valley Conference victory on the course to start off the new season in a matchup hosted by Alexander at Ohio University Golf Course. The Bulldogs’ Ellie Beck-Aden medaled in the event with a low-score of 36. Alongside her, Fern Sigman (43), Vera Kiryukhin (54), Mia Szewczyk (62) and Marley Christman (69) also competed for Athens. Federal Hocking...
Bobcat volleyball schedule is crafted to postseason
“RPI is the key for us when we are setting our schedule and it impacts both who we choose to play and who would choose to play us,” states Ohio Bobcat head coach Geoff Carlston. “The MAC is a tough conference and, aside from the champion, a high RPI is a path to the NCAA postseason.” That comment from Carlston is an insight to how he structures Bobcat volleyball season strategy in addition to the makeup and training of the team. RPI stands for Rating...
Parade of the Hills continues until Saturday
NELSONVILLE — Part of the 2024 Parade of the Hills Court was crowned on Wednesday night. Little Miss Parade of the Hills Court for 2024 is Little Miss Macie Hart, First Runner-Up Sadie Robinette and Second Runner-Up and Miss Congeniality, Mya Poling. On Saturday evening, they will participate in the parade and will watch as the Miss Parade of the Hills court is crowned on the Main Stage. ...
Athens landlord agrees to resolve lawsuit alleging sexual harassment of tenants and applicants
The Justice Department announced Thursday that Kevin Martin, an owner and manager of residential rental properties in Athens County, has agreed to pay $170,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed female tenants and housing applicants in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The acts were alleged to have taken place since at least 2010 and until at least 2020, according to a complaint filed Thursday with United States District Court Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division. ...
Grant Army of the Republic
The Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Frost, east of Stewart, was built in 1893 and was home for decades to Union Army Civil War veterans. Efforts are underway in raising funds to restore the foundation before proceeding on other renovations.
Group seeks donations to restore Grand Army of the Republic Hall
FROST — In a small hamlet seven miles east of Stewart near the Washington County line, a local group — its members part of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War — is seeking approximately $45,000 in donations so it can begin to restore a building that stands as a monument to Ohio’s important role in the Civil War. The two-story wooden building in Frost, which was built in 1893, is one of Ohio’s only remaining Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Halls. ...
Alexander Inclusive Playground Project completes Area 1
ALBANY — Giggles and shouts rang through the crowd as children made good use of the new playground equipment during the Alexander Inclusive Playground Project’s first ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday evening. Lisa Wigal and Annah Korpi began work on the project only about a year ago, and have since raised the full funds to plan and complete Area 1, the first of three playgrounds which will be refurbished to be more inclusive for all children. ...
Nelsonville-York football looks to redeem last season and bring back divisional crown
NELSONVILLE — Redemption. Sometimes we all need something to drive us in order to get back on track and get over the hump. That’s exactly what Nelsonville-York is attempting to do this Fall. The Buckeyes are in a bit of a peculiar situation coming into this season. Usually the cream of the crop in the Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio division year-in and year-out, Nelsonville-York had an unusual slip up in the 2023 season that head coach Rusty Richards and the rest of his staff is trying to...
Things to know
Food Distribution ALBANY — The SE Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will distribute fresh produce, protein, and other shelf-stable food items from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the Living Water Worship Center, 401 Dailey Road, Albany. Food items will be available for Athens County residents who qualify for state benefits or with incomes under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. This "Mini Mobile Market" will distribute items on a first-come, first-served basis and will end early if all food is...
MAC announces 2024-25 women's basketball conference schedule
CLEVELAND — The Mid-American Conference has released its 2024-25 women’s basketball conference schedule, as announced by the league on Wednesday, August 14. The conference schedule includes 18 in-league matchups with nine games on the road and nine games to be played in the Convocation Center. “We are excited to be a part of another competitive season of MAC basketball. It’s a great conference,” head coach Bob Boldon said. “The team and staff are looking forward to this season and starting conference play in January.” ...
MAC announces 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedule
CLEVELAND — The Mid-American Conference has released its 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedule, the league announced today (Aug. 14). This year’s conference schedule includes 18 in-league matchups with nine on the road and nine set to be played in the Convocation Center. The Bobcats open the MAC Slate on Saturday, Jan. 4 on the road at Central Michigan, before heading to Buffalo on Tuesday, Jan. 7 for their lone matchup with the Bulls. ...
Board of Elections to hold protest hearing
The Athens County Board of Elections will have a Protest Hearing regarding the City of Nelsonville Proposed Tax Levy – Renewal general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, road, and bridges. The hearing will start at 1 p.m. Friday in the Athens County Courthouse, 1 S. Court St., Athens, third floor court room B.
EMA alerts citizens of up mock disaster training
The Athens County Emergency Management Agency and the Local Emergency Planning Committee will sponsor a large-scale training exercise at the Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Several local fire departments, emergency medical services, and other first responders will participate in the exercise, which will be a simulation of an airplane crash, complete with a live fire, approximately 30 victims, and a hazardous materials spill. This hands-on exercise aims to enhance the preparedness and coordination of all participating agencies in...
Power hungry: AI is putting data centers on steroids, accelerating energy use, cooling needs
The warp speed developments of artificial intelligence are propelling exponential growth — but also ravenous power and cooling appetites — for data centers, which are driving the technology backbones behind the machine learning upheavals across the world. The AI-powered data storage market is projected to grow from $28.7 billion this year to as much as $217.3 billion by 2033, according to a market analysis by Precedence Research. That’s just one...
Athens County public meetings
The Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal Council of Governments (SORT) next regularly scheduled board meeting is at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at 35 Public Square, Nelsonville. SORT board meetings are on the third Monday of every month at 10am. The public is welcome. Contact 740-541-1327 or sort.director@gmail.com for more information.The Athens County Commissioners, along with community leaders of the Stewart / Guysville area, will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 State Route 329, Stewart. The meeting will be held to discuss the possibility of providing sanitary sewer to the area based on...
Things to know
1 Breakfast Canceled NELSONVILLE — The Nelsonville American Legion Post 229 canceled breakfast scheduled for Saturday. 2 Ribbon-cutting The City of Athens announces that a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Southwest Sewer and Waterline Improvements Project will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday near the Dairy Barn Arts Center Entrance on Dairy Lane. ...
Athens' tennis grabs first victory with sweep over Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE - Athens’ tennis picked up its first victory of the young season in dominant fashion, going on the road to sweep Circleville 5-0 with seniors stuffing the scoresheet on the court. In the No. 1 singles spot, the Bulldogs’ Vlada Kiryukhin took down Marie Huggins 6-2, 6-0. Lizzy Castelino swept the No. 2 singles match with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Cora Wilson. In the No. 3 slot, Zain Al Kadi fought a tough battle but came away on top with a 5-7, 7-5, (10-6) victory over Olivia Riddick. In doubles competition, the team of Addy McGarry and Kenna Ausseresses cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory in the No. 1 slot. The No. 2 team of Iris Kachencho and Leah Swatzel completed the team sweep with an easy 6-0, 6-1 victory.
Federal Hocking's Jackson medals as Athens takes abbreviated TVC match
Belpre — Everybody has to deal with occasional adversity when going into an athletic competition. Golf is no different. In the second Tri-Valley Conference match of the season for girl’s golf, a scheduling conflict with Oxbow Golf Course forced competitors to play just five holes in the abbreviated match. Either way, the student-athletes took the challenge and still walked away with impressive scores. Athens grabbed a second straight victory with...
Navarro ready to step in and succeed in his first chance leading the Bobcats
There’s a reason why the quarterback position is looked at as the premier position in arguably any of the major sports that engulf our consciousness at all times. It takes a certain breed of leader and borderline psychopath to put themselves in such harm and danger in hopes of reaching the pinnacle of sports. Quarterbacks, without a doubt, have the most praise sung about them while also have the most scrutiny out of any position in American sports. Though, sometimes it takes a bit of...
Trimble attempts to reestablish gridiron dominance this season
GLOUSTER — Regardless of the expectations and anticipation for any upcoming season, it’s a special time of year for those gathering on the gridiron anywhere. Hope and optimism is littered around locker rooms with programs all around the nation hoping to chase glory. For a school that is used to expecting and putting championship banners on the wall nearly year-after-year, there’s a bit of extra excitement oozing from the Trimble locker room heading into the 2024 campaign. No one feels that excitement more than Tomcats’...
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