Local News Roundup
A Glouster couple has been found dead after an apparent homicide-suicide. (WOUB)
Six Athens businesses have received matching grant funds from the city of Athens to improve accessibility. They are: Bagel Street Deli, the Athens Photographic Project, Brenen’s Coffee Cafe, Little Fish Brewing Company, Passion Works Studio and Uptown Realty Group. (The Post)
While recreational marijuana is now (kind of) legal in Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine has set his sights on delta 8 products. (WOUB)
- Indy context: Over the past few years, a new industry has reshaped Uptown Athens, with new storefronts springing up offering hemp-derived THC and/or CBD products — including delta 8.
Transgender adult Ohioans continue to voice concern over DeWine’s proposed administrative rules. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Events
- From the Fireline: Fire in the Age of Climate Change: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens
- Community Food Pantry Distribution: 5–6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, Heritage Community Clinic, 16 W. Green Dr., Athens
- Eclipse Company Store Trivia Night: 7–9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains
- Donkey Coffee Designated Space: 9–11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., Athens
- UCM Center Community Lunch: 12–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., Athens
- Hocking College Bingo: 4–9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 185 W. Canal St. (formerly the site of LS), Nelsonville
- Rumpke Waste & Recycling Open House: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens
- Donkey Coffee Open Stage: 8–10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., Athens
- UCM Center Community Supper: 5–6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., Athens
- Athens Public Library Book Club: Ultra-Processed People: 8–5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens
- Albany VFW 9893 Bingo: 5–10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 3025 Dickson Rd., Albany
- Open Play Saturday at Arts West: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 27, Arts West, 132 W. State St., Athens
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Announcements
Note: All information is current as of the Bulletin Board’s production on Monday morning. Click the links to find the most up-to-date information.
- Christmas tree pickup: Discarded live Christmas trees will be picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays through the end of the month. Place the tree at the curb and call the yard waste pickup line at 740-592-3343 to schedule free pickup.
- Commission members sought: The city is accepting nominations from organizations and individuals whose work addresses sustainability issues for three vacant seats on the Environment & Sustainability Commission. Send a letter of interest detailing experience in sustainability and environment to pwitmer@ci.athens.oh.us by Monday, Feb. 5.
Other
- Athens County Public Libraries: The complete 2023 financial report for the Athens County Public Libraries is available for inspection at the office of the fiscal officer, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville, weekdays between 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Copies available upon request.
- Bern Township: The annual unaudited financial reports for 2023 are completed and available for inspection at the office of the fiscal officer, Denise Tate, 17959 Plantsville Road, Chesterhill.
Public meetings
Note: Schedule is based on meeting notices published by public bodies and on regular meeting schedules of community organizations. This schedule may change after the Bulletin Board is posted — check our website for the most up-to-date information.
All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Jan. 22
11 a.m.: Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Board, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, 3 Cardaras Drive, Glouster.
6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, and over Zoom.
7 p.m.: Athens City Council, third floor of the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. In person and livestream. Agenda.
7 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, and over livestream. Agenda.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
9 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens. Agenda
9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of County Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, Athens, and over Zoom.
4 p.m.: Athens County Children Services Board, Athens County Children Services, 14 Stonybrook Drive, Athens.
5:30 p.m.: Athens Township Board of Trustees, 313 W. Union St., Athens. Agenda.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
9 a.m.: Corrections Commission of Southeast Ohio, Southeast Ohio Regional Jail, 16677 Riverside Drive, Nelsonville.
4:30 p.m.: Athens County Public Libraries Board of Trustees, Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville.
6 p.m.: Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Governing Board, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center, 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Noon: Athens Planning Commission, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, Athens, and over livestream. Agenda.
5:30 p.m.: Jacksonville Village Council, Jacksonville Fire Station, 34 6th St., Jacksonville.
7 p.m.: Trimble Township Board of Trustees, Trimble Township Building, 14 Town St., Glouster.
Friday, Jan. 26
No public meetings.
Monday, Jan. 29 — Fifth Monday
No public meetings.
