The Scoop Announcements May 13, 2025

Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Monday afternoon. Click the links for the most up-to-date information.

Nelsonville Redistricting Town Hall: 6–8 p.m. Thursday, May 29, Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.

Athens DORA season: The Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area is now in effect. Hours of operation are noon–11 p.m. Monday–Saturday and noon–8 p.m. Sunday.
Audits released
- Nelsonville-York City Schools, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024.
- Corrections Commission of Southeastern Ohio, Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2023
- Troy Township, Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2023

Mowing: Congress Run Road (CR 32), Brimstone Road (CR 56) and North Coolville Ridge/Mansfield Road (CR 90).
Hogue Hollow Road (CR 47): Slip repair project.
Diamond Brick Road (CR 33B): Temporary one-lane road closure 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday–Thursday between 17196 Diamond Brick Rd and Dana’s Tire (near 751 W Washington St). Expected completion: May 23.

Chauncey: Ellis Street is closed between Birge Drive and Nye Street this week. The street is expected to be closed between Nye and Converse streets during the week of May 19.
Ohio Department of Transportation:
- U.S. 33 and SR 682 roundabout: Traffic maintained by flaggers on SR 682. Right shoulder closed on U.S. 33 westbound. SR 682 ramp to U.S. 33 westbound is closed through Aug. 1. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- SR 7 resurfacing: Meigs County line to Church Road. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: July 15.
- Coolville RCUT: Intersection of U.S. 50 and Brimstone Road (CR 56). Project begins May 19. Lane closures in both directions. Expected completion: Oct. 31.

See students of rock: Stuart’s Opera House 2025 Afterschool Music Program bands will perform their work at 1p.m. Saturday, May 17. Free, no registration required. 52 Public Square, Nelsonville.
Sugar Bush board opening: The Sugar Bush Foundation Board of Directors will accept applications until Tuesday, May 20. Email sugarbushfoundation@ohio.edu with questions.
The 2nd Annual School’s-Almost-Out Cookout: Celebrate the start of summer with free food grilled by Tri-County Culinary Arts students, music by DJ B-Funk, outdoor games, and more. All ages. 4 to 6 p.m Friday, May 16. Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St, Nelsonville.
Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program training: Support survivors and begin a 40-hour advocacy training at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, 145 Columbus Road, Athens.
- No prior experience necessary. Half virtual, half in-person; you must be able to attend all sessions. Email brandon@saopseoh.org with questions; register here.

Ohio JFS mobile unit: Benefits and case education, access community resources.
- Wednesday, May 14: 9 a.m. to noon, Athens Farmers Market, 1000 E. State St., Athens.
- Thursday, May 15: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Go-Mart, 25780 Brimstone Road, Coolville.