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  • Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 31, 2026

    Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 31, 2026

    Traffic projects continue throughout Athens County.

  • Public Meetings for the week of March 30, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of March 30, 2026

    Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted.  Monday, March 30 10:30 a.m.: Federal Hocking Board of Education Public Relations Committee, Federal Hocking High/Middle School, 8461 SR 144, Stewart. 2 p.m.: Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County Courthouse, 15…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of March 30, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of March 30, 2026

    Tuesday, March 31 9:30 a.m.: Open play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 11:45 a.m.: Grief in Your Hands, a support group that uses creative methods to process grief and loss. Hughes Funeral Home, 168 Morris Ave., Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens…

  • The Scoop News Roundup March 24, 2026

    The Scoop News Roundup March 24, 2026

    All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Monday afternoon. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. The Athens County Independent believes the cited sources of information are reliable; however, these sources are responsible for the accuracy of their own reporting. Submit news and information to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Mondays for…

  • Ongoing traffic announcements for week of March 23, 2026

    Ongoing traffic announcements for week of March 23, 2026

    Traffic in Athens County from ODOT, City of Athens, Village of Amesville and City of Nelsonville.

  • Public Meetings – March 23, 2026

    Public Meetings – March 23, 2026

    Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, March 23 Noon: Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Board, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, 3 Cardaras Drive, Glouster. Agenda. 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of March 23, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of March 23, 2026

    Monday, March 23 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, March 24 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville.  Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union…

  • Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 17, 2026

    Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 17, 2026

    Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens  Amesville Nelsonville

  • Public Meetings – March 16, 2026 (Updated)

    Public Meetings – March 16, 2026 (Updated)

    Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted.  Monday, March 16 5 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, Suite 102, The Plains. 5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart. …

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of March 16, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of March 16, 2026

    Tuesday, March 17 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 6 p.m.: Community Group Run/Walk, open to all abilities; held on the bike path. Ohio Valley Running Company, 20 Shafer St., Athens.  Wednesday, March 18 1 p.m.: Chair Yoga for Seniors: Accessible;…