Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information.
Government
- Bids: The Village of Albany is accepting bids for property declared surplus, including a backhoe and farm tractor, through Aug. 19.
- Audits released: Alexander Township, Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2024; Lodi Township, Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2024; Rome Township, Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2024; York Township, Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2024; Village of Jacksonville, Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2024; Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024.
Traffic
- Ohio Department of Transportation:
- SR 7 resurfacing: Meigs County line to Church Road. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: July 31.
- SR 144 culvert replacement: Between Main Street and Four Mile Creek Road. The road is closed; detour U.S. 50 to SR 124 to SR 144. Estimated completion: Aug. 29.
- U.S. 33 and SR 682 roundabout: SR 682 ramp to U.S. 33 west is open. Work continues on roundabouts at the interchange.
- 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.
- U.S. 50 RCUT: Intersection of U.S. 50 and Brimstone Road (CR 56) at Coolville. Lane closures are in place in both directions. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- U.S. 33 Athens-Meigs expansion: Motorists may encounter flaggers at the highway’s intersections with Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton and Rainbow Lake roads, as well as SR 681. Estimated completion: 2028.
- Nelsonville:
- Scott Street: Closed beginning Monday, July 21, for curb replacement. Vehicle traffic will be detoured to Pleasantview Avenue and traffic controlled by traffic lights on Fort Street and Pleasantview Avenue. Expected completion: July 25.
- Canal Street project: Portions of the street will be closed in phases. Phase 1 closes Canal Street from West Washington to Madison Street. Phase 2 closes the street from Watkins Street to 2nd Street. Use posted detours.
General
- Understand revitalization: Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites the public to Heritage Ohio: The Dollars & Sense of Historic Real Estate Development, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Tickets $25; register here. 1400 Pike Street, Marietta.
- Cycling challenge: Team Athens Cycling presents the Athens Gravel Challenge, part of the 2025 Ohio Gravel Race Series, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Three courses (22, 37 and 54 miles), eight race categories. Register here. 8433 West Bailey Rd., Millfield.
- Cute pet contest: Submit a picture of your pet to the 2025 Underdog Rescue Brew Spokesanimal Contest from Athens County Humane Society and Jackie O’s! The pet with the most votes will be on the label of Jackie O’s Underdog Rescue Brew can and the guest of honor at a release party in September. Submission costs $10 and ends Monday, July 28; voting begins the following day.
- Night at the Museum Party: The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery invites adults age 21 and up to an evening of games and dancing with pizza and drinks 6–9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Tickets are $40. 67 Columbus Road, Athens.
- Visitors bureau board: The Athens County Visitors and Convention Bureau seeks Athens County residents to join its board of trustees. Email Lindsay DesJardins at idesjardins@stewmac.com for more information.
- Inclusive playground update: The Alexander Inclusive Playground Project asks that visitors to the Alexander Local Schools grounds use only the pre-k/kindergarten area until the project’s second area is complete.
- Albany online permits: Residents of Albany can now access all permits and applications online.
