Athens News

Athens, Ohio, United StatesEnglish

Serving the Hocking Valley region of southeastern Ohio, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. It is recognized for its deep integration into the Athens community and its long-standing role as the primary source of independent journalism for both local residents and the student population of Ohio University.

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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.