Tuesday, August 21, 2012

More than 100 local teenagers and young adults are taking part in special programs this summer that give them the opportunity to earn a paycheck and gain valuable work skills, while also helping local businesses and organizations, according to a news release from Athens County Job and Family Services. (more…)

Arian Smedley | Athens Messenger - Monday, July 23, 2012

ALBANY — After almost five years of operating a childcare center in Athens, the owners are planning to expand the business to Albany next month. Stages Early Learning Center, housed on the grounds of the former River Valley Community School on West Union Street, will be the new addition to the revamped Alexander Elementary School […]

By Olivia Young | Athens News - Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Each morning, chef Amy Foster is in an apron by 5 a.m. to start her first batch of from-scratch biscuits for a new eatery that’s bringing Albany residents together. Whether it’s Foster’s home-style breakfast, served all day, or the memories of Albany Elementary School that have people lining up at its door, this past weekend […]

By Tayler Pool | WOUB - Tuesday, March 27, 2012

ALBANY – One building in Albany is taking on a new identity without losing its original look. The old Albany elementary and high school has been home to government offices but is now a place where you can get a sandwich too. The WOUB’s Taylor Pool has the story. Watch here!

The Athens Messenger - Saturday, March 24, 2012

ALBANY — People who can remember eating school lunches in the former Alexander Elementary School building will be able to eat there again, but this time they’ll have a choice of food and it promises to be tastier. A new café will begin regular operating hours Monday in the Albany building, and a grand opening […]

The Athens News - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

It’s not often you hear that a former school building is being used for a restaurant, but that’s what’s happening with the old Alexander/Albany elementary school. The historic school building, located on the main drag in Albany, is now home to the Center Albany Café and Catering, described in a press release as “a sit-down […]

By Steve Robb | The Athens Messenger - Monday, November 21, 2011

ATHENS, OH. – Athens’ small businesses, high-tech firms, non-profits, and individuals toured the newly renovated Capstone Professional Office Park at the building’s Grand Opening on Monday evening. The former Tri-County Community Action Agency building on SR 550 and the former Albany Elementary School have been renovated into shared office suites able to accommodate up to […]

By Steve Robb | The Athens Messenger - Sunday, November 13, 2011

A new office park near Athens is offering small businesses a location where they can have an office but avoid some of the overhead costs. Taking it a step further, Capstone Professional Office Park also is offering “virtual” offices — essentially providing services a business needs without actually providing an office. “The shared and virtual […]

By Steve Robb | The Athens Messenger - Saturday, August 6, 2011

ALBANY — The Albany Community Center has a new owner and has been renamed Center Albany. Sale of the village-owned building to Center Albany Ltd. was recently finalized. (more…)