Good morning, Athens County. The local real estate market is buzzing with activity as multiple properties changed hands in mid-July, including a significant $580,000 Radford Road transaction. The property carousel didn't stop there, with sales ranging from modest $100,000 homes to James E. Miller's eye-popping $649,000 Torch Road purchase. These transactions span Athens, Albany, Millfield, and Coolville, showing healthy market activity across our communities.
In a dramatic turn of events, two Columbus men learned the hard way that Athens County isn't the place for a joy ride in a stolen vehicle. Their high-speed escape ended with one suspect walking through a field and another hiding under a camper at Hidden Valley RV Campground. On a more hopeful note, parents can breathe easier knowing that OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital has partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital to bring specialized pediatric emergency care right to our doorstep, eliminating those stressful drives to Columbus when little ones need expert attention.
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🏠 Athens County real estate market buzzes with $580,000 sale. Multiple properties changed hands in mid-July 2025, including a significant Radford Road transaction between Sally Jo Stump and Holly E. Gibbs. Other notable sales included James E. Miller's purchase of Torch Road property for $649,000, the highest-priced transaction recorded. The property transfers spanned several areas including Athens, Albany, Millfield, and Coolville, with sale prices ranging from $100,000 to $649,000.
🚗 Two Columbus men led police on high-speed chase in stolen car. Lynold Watkins, 24, and Alex Boozer, 18, were arrested Sunday after abandoning a 2019 Dodge Charger in Athens County and fleeing on foot. Watkins was found walking in a field while Boozer was discovered hiding underneath a camper at Hidden Valley RV Campground. According to authorities, Boozer admitted knowing the vehicle was stolen when he got in with Watkins. Both men face charges of receiving stolen property and have been assigned $15,000 bonds with preliminary hearings set for July 24.
👶 Athens hospital expands emergency care for children through new partnership. OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital has teamed up with Nationwide Children's Hospital to provide specialized pediatric emergency services in Athens. A pediatric nurse practitioner from Nationwide Children's will staff the emergency department daily from 3-11 p.m., with O'Bleness staff covering remaining hours. This collaboration aims to deliver expert pediatric care locally, eliminating the need for southeast Ohio families to travel for specialized treatment. The partnership builds on Nationwide Children's recent opening of a Close To Home Center on the O'Bleness campus.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Budget-friendly Ohio manufactured home: For just $99,900, this Athens, Ohio manufactured home in Spreading Oaks Village offers open-concept living, private storage, and community amenities like a fitness center, all within reach of natural attractions and educational institutions.
Small budget dream starter home: This starter home is on the market for $39,900. The well-maintained property offers a great option for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize.
Affordable compact community living retreat: Priced at $31,900, this turnkey manufactured home in Athens, Ohio's Spreading Oaks Village offers open-concept living, community amenities, and proximity to nature, universities, and vibrant local attractions.🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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