This summer, the Athens County Independent wants to hear from you, the people of Athens County. What’s going on in your neck of the woods? What’s missing from local news coverage? What information do you need — and what’s the best way to get it?
To get those answers, we’re holding a series of gatherings on Wednesdays around the county where you can add your voice to local news. All events are 5–7 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
- June 24: HAPCAP Office, 3 Cardaras Drive, Glouster
- July 8, Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart
- July 15: Amesville Community Center, 16 State St., Amesville
- July 22: The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains
- July 29: Wells (Albany) Public Library, 5200 Washington Road, Albany
- Aug. 5: Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville
- Aug. 12: Athens Friends Meeting House, 22 Birge Drive, Chauncey
- Aug. 19: Shade Community Center, 2380 Old U.S. 33, Shade
- Aug. 26: Waterloo Township Volunteer Fire Department, 8224 Hawk Road, New Marshfield
- Aug. 27: Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville (4–6 p.m.)

To sweeten the deal, we’ll have ice cream and fresh individual pies from Flour & Thyme! And bring the kids — we’ll have activities just for them, too.
Great local news starts with you. Come tell us about your community and what you need from us.
Can’t make it? Share your thoughts using this form.

