The Scoop Announcements May 27, 2025

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

Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens. 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29.

City of Athens: Seeking bids from qualified contractors for the installation of two pole buildings, a foundation for a prefabricated public safety training facility, an access road, and associated water, sewer, and storm utilities. Bids close 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29.

Recently adopted city council ordinances — adopted May 19, posted to website May 20–June 3.

City of Athens: Greenbrier Drive will be closed on Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. for water service line connections and a water main tie in.

Jacksonville:
- Red Dog Road and High Street from Jacksonville corporation limits to Fifth Street will be closed daily from May 27 to May 30, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., with local traffic only after 5 p.m.
- South Eighth Street from Palmer to Railroad Streets; as well as West Palmer Street from Fourth and Fifth Streets will be closed from May 29 and May 30, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., with local traffic only after 5 p.m.
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 closed April 1 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: Construction begins on May 27 on U.S. 50 at Coolville. Lane closures will be in place in both directions.

Aquatic center opens: The 2025 summer season started Saturday, May 24. Nelsonville Aquatic Center, 40 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville.
Nelsonville Dog Swim: Sept. 8, 4–7 p.m. Nelsonville Aquatic Center, 40 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville. $5 per dog.
Feral cat TNR clinic: The City of Nelsonville is hosting a Trap Neuter Release clinic Wednesday, May 28, a program intended to keep the feral cat population under control. Athens County Humane Society volunteers will be setting live traps the evening of Tuesday, May 27. Please keep pets inside.

Free car safety check-up: CarFit is offering 20-minute drive-through lessons for drivers to adjust mirrors, seat, seatbelt, and steering wheel in their vehicle for a better “fit.” Appointments are encouraged to reduce wait times, but drive-ups are welcome. Call 740-767-4500 for a reservation. Saturday, May 31, 1–3 p.m. 286 W. Union Street, Athens.
Outdoor drinking in Uptown Athens: DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) season in Uptown Athens is underway; hours are Monday through Saturday, noon–11 p.m.; Sunday, noon–8 p.m.
Outdoor recreation conference: Registration is open for the 2025 Ohio Outdoor Recreation Economy Conference, a three-day gathering held July 22–24 designed to strengthen economic development, sustainability, and community vitality through outdoor recreation. Email oorec@orcaohio.com with questions. Baker University Center, 1 Park Place, Athens.