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The Scoop News Roundup May 5, 2026
Local The Nelsonville Aquatic Center has been closed due to structural deficiencies, according to city officials. (The Athens Messenger) Heather Rockwell, fiscal officer for the Village of Jacksonville, has been recognized for her work managing the village’s financial systems and supporting local government operations. (Mayor’s Partnership for Progress) Republic of Athens Records in Athens is…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 4, 2026
Monday, May 4 9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, coffee, treats and conversation. First Mondays. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. Tuesday, May 5 10 a.m.: Athens Poetry Writers, Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored event. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens…
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Public Meetings for the week of May 4, 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, May 4 5 p.m.: Glouster Village Council, Glouster Village Hall, 30 Main St., Glouster. 5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart. 5:15 p.m.: Athens…
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The Scoop News Roundup April 28, 2026
Local Athens Bread Company is for sale and until new ownership is in place, the East State Street business will reduce its hours of operation and offerings. (Athens Bread Company) Strouds Run is set to become the first park in the region to make rock climbing available to visitors. (WOUB) Over 50 workers at Wayne…
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 27, 2026
Ongoing traffic announcements for Athens County this week.
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Public Meetings for the week of April 27, 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, April 27 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville. 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens,…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 27, 2026 (Updated)
Tuesday, April 28 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville. 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 4…
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The Scoop News Roundup April 21, 2026
Local Nelsonville Music Festival’s production costs have skyrocketed in the last six years, with the price of some equipment rising up to 153%, according to founder and artistic director Tim Peacock. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. (Nelsonville Music Festival) Indy context: The Independent captured snapshots and interviewed attendees at last year’s festival,…
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 20, 2026
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