Monday, the League of Women Voters held a town hall meeting in Athens to discuss the tax increase that will be on the May 6 ballot. The League of Women Voters say they held this event to help city members understand why city council approved the tax increase. The Athens County Auditor says they would not be implementing the tax increase if it wasn't truly needed, and this town hall meeting was beneficial for attendees to ask any and all questions they have. Video by: Lilly Marinski, Audrianna Reed & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Community gathers at 'Baileys in motion' Celebration
By Michael Dorwaldt | Apr. 27On Saturday, a communication and non-profit organizing class hosted an event at Bailey's Pump Track in Millfield. Saturday’s activities included bike races, face painting, trail mix making, hand-painting and a raffle and giveaway to support ORCA. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Athens Photo Project provides creative space for people to heal
By Camden Paeltz and Maria Saunders | Apr. 27The Athens Photo Project has been in the community for the past 25+ years. The organization uses photography to support mental health and recovery in Appalachian Ohio, giving participants a creative space to heal, connect and grow. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2026/04/athens-photo-project-mental-health-healing-appalachia-ohio-solutions-journalism-app Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Campus organizations speak out on last weeks arrest
By Michael Dorwaldt | Apr. 23United Campus Ministries hosted a press conference with multiple organizations regarding the two arrests that happened last week during the "Your Disrespect is Visible" protest. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens


