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Ohio Women’s Basketball Set to Host Old Dominion for MAC-SBC Challenge Matchup on Saturday

Ohio women's basketball (13-8, 7-4 MAC) faces Old Dominion (14-10, 6-6 SBC) on February 7, in a key MAC-SBC Challenge matchup at the Convocation Center, starting at 1 p.m. ET. This game highlights Black History Month for Ohio as they look to build on their recent victory against Western Michigan where they won 76-37. The Bobcats aim to continue their strong conference performance after being predicted to finish 10th in the preseason poll. By the…Basketball · Athens Read Article

Tabeling and Ohio take on the Old Dominion Monarchs in non-conference play

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Ohio and Old Dominion face off in non-conference action. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the squads. Ohio is 8-4 at home, and Old Dominion is 3-4 on the road.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Ohio Softball Looks to Combine Experience and Fresh Faces to Propel Bobcats to New Heights - Ohio University

ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio softball team is excited for what's to come as it prepares for the 2026 season. After finishing as the conference's runner-up in 2025, this year's team believes it has what it takes to finish the job in 2026.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Nelsonville boil order through Feb. 7, 2026 – Athens County Independent

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio –– The Nelsonville Water Department on Thursday, Feb. 5 issued a boil order for Jackson Street from Watkins Street to Desteiguer Street, Watkins Street from East Canal Street to Railroad Street, Myers Street, and Patton Street. This boil order is due to a new water line being tied into the system. The boil order will be in effect for the area until noon, Saturday, Feb. 7. When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affec…Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

Ridges board prepares for state property transfer – Athens County Independent

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Profile of a building at The Ridges in Athens, Ohio. Dan Keck/Flickr. ATHENS, Ohio — Although there are no outward signs of development at The Ridges, a public body of developers and representatives from Ohio University and Athens City Council has been working to secure a roughly 27-acre property transfer from the state. The Ridges New Community Authority, which is intended to provide community oversight over development at The Ridges, met Monda…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Nelsonville statutory council discusses social media concerns – Athens County Independent

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Nelsonville’s statutory city council addressed social media comments and appointed a public information officer at its meeting, Monday Feb. 2. Photo by Connor Chomicki. NELSONVILLE, Ohio — On Monday, Feb. 2, the statutory Nelsonville City Council met briefly in The Lodge at Hocking College to address concerns about social media comments and to appoint a public information officer. Before entering executive session, Council President Dan Sherman…Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

What is journalism’s role in covering breaking tragedy? – Athens County Independent

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Over the weekend, I had a lively exchange on Facebook about the role of news organizations in covering breaking news, triggered by house fires in Athens on Friday and Saturday. Many of the comments mourned the lack of immediate reporting on fires, accidents, and other unexpected happenings. Some suggested that the Independent could make some hay by stepping into that void. We have done so in the past, with staff on site during a standoff with an…Facebook · Athens Read Article

The Jeff Boals Show Back Tonight at The Eclipse Company Store - Ohio University

ATHENS, Ohio — The Jeff Boals Show returns this Thursday, February 5, on the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, presented by Holzer Health System. This week, the live broadcast will take place from 6pm-7pm at The Eclipse Company Store in The Plains. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Join the "Voice of Bobcat Basketball," Jason Toy, and the seventh year head coach of the Ohio Bobcats, Jeff Boals, for a weekly recap and a look …Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

City adopts hiring freeze; receives more pushback on proposed utility – Athens County Independent

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Aaron Thomas, an Avon Place resident, said before the city council Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, that the cost of living for those who work in Athens, and have retired or hope to retire here, impacts everyone — including city employees who are now facing a hiring freeze among their ranks. Screenshot. ATHENS, Ohio — Amid budget concerns, Athens City Council adopted a resolution Monday, Feb. 2, to institute a hiring freeze. The Finance and Personnel Comm…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Throwback Thursday: Howard Hall to Howard Park

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Now it’s just an empty green space called Howard Park. But back in 1948, it was the home of a popular men’s dorm, Howard Hall. It was located across the street from the University Gateway on East Union Street and…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

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Ohio Women’s Basketball Set to Host Old Dominion for MAC-SBC Challenge Matchup on Saturday

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Ohio Softball Looks to Combine Experience and Fresh Faces to Propel Bobcats to New Heights - Ohio University

Nelsonville boil order through Feb. 7, 2026 – Athens County Independent

Ridges board prepares for state property transfer – Athens County Independent

Nelsonville statutory council discusses social media concerns – Athens County Independent

What is journalism’s role in covering breaking tragedy? – Athens County Independent

The Jeff Boals Show Back Tonight at The Eclipse Company Store - Ohio University

City adopts hiring freeze; receives more pushback on proposed utility – Athens County Independent

Throwback Thursday: Howard Hall to Howard Park

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Ohio Women’s Basketball Set to Host Old Dominion for MAC-SBC Challenge Matchup on Saturday

Tabeling and Ohio take on the Old Dominion Monarchs in non-conference play

Ohio Softball Looks to Combine Experience and Fresh Faces to Propel Bobcats to New Heights - Ohio University

Nelsonville boil order through Feb. 7, 2026 – Athens County Independent

Ridges board prepares for state property transfer – Athens County Independent

Nelsonville statutory council discusses social media concerns – Athens County Independent

What is journalism’s role in covering breaking tragedy? – Athens County Independent

The Jeff Boals Show Back Tonight at The Eclipse Company Store - Ohio University

City adopts hiring freeze; receives more pushback on proposed utility – Athens County Independent

Throwback Thursday: Howard Hall to Howard Park

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