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Public Meetings for the week of May 25, 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, May 25 – Memorial Day Federal holiday; check with agencies for rescheduled meetings and cancelations. Tuesday, May 26 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of County Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S.…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026
Monday, May 25 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, May 26 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…
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Independent adds writer with help from national program
The new reporter is one of 78 corps members placed in newsrooms nationwide through Report for America.
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The Scoop News Roundup May 19, 2026
Local Trimble Local Schools’ financial situation is improving, following a successful levy that will bring new revenue to the district. The district had cut several teaching positions amid a fiscal crisis. Kristi Sadler Barker will take over as superintendent as the district moves forward, bringing 34 years of experience in public education. (Athens Messenger) Alexander…
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Public Meetings for the week of May 18, 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, May 18 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Finance Committee, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. 10 a.m.: Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026
Monday, May 18 6:30 p.m.: Grazing Council Athens County. Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, 69 S. Plains Road, The Plains. Tuesday, May 19 10 a.m.: Athens Poetry Writers, open to adults interested in sharing their poetry work. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of…
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The Scoop News Roundup May 12, 2026
Local The Sunset Shelter Project will move forward with a contract now secured for renovations, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action announced this week. The announcement follows delays on the project due to multiple rounds of unsuccessful contract bidding. (Hocking Athens Perry Community Action) Former Ohio University head football coach Brian Smith has filed a wrongful…
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Ongoing traffic for week of May 12, 2025
Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Albany Amesville Nelsonville
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Public Meetings for the week of May 11, 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, May 11 10 a.m.: Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal, special meeting, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 35 Public Square, Nelsonville. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and consider: the resignation of…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 11, 2026
Monday, May 11 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. 5 p.m.: Boys & Girls Club of Glouster Family Town Hall, Trimble Elementary School, 18500 Jacksonville Road, Glouster. Tuesday, May 12 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278…
