Athens Messenger

Athens, Ohio, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the primary source of local news for Athens County, Ohio, since 1902, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional government, community events, and Ohio University athletics. It remains a vital touchstone for the area, acting as a historical record and a daily information hub for residents and university stakeholders alike.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN ATHENS

Serving a prominent southeastern Ohio university community, the local print market revolves around a traditional daily, a free community paper, and a robust collegiate press. The flagship daily is the Athens Messenger, an established publication that has covered the region since the mid-nineteenth century. It operates alongside the Athens News, a free paper originally founded as an alternative weekly in 1977. Rounding out the market is The Post, a student-run newspaper operating independently of Ohio University to cover both campus and local news. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Athens.