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  • Public Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of April 20, 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 20 9 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, special meeting. Athens County Courthouse, 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, 15 S. Court St., Athens. The purpose of this meeting is…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026

    Tuesday, April 21 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. 5 p.m.: Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition Survivor Support Group, Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, 100 Hospital Drive, Athens.  …

  • The Scoop News Roundup April 14, 2026

    The Scoop News Roundup April 14, 2026

    Local The 53rd Athens International Film and Video Festival will be held this week at Athena Cinema on Court Street, featuring 200 films from nearly 60 countries. (WOUB) An Ohio University professor is researching cheaper and safer ways to remove decaying pipes and other aging infrastructure from under roadways, which could help avoid traffic closures…

  • Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 13, 2026

    Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 13, 2026

    Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens  Amesville Nelsonville

  • Public Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of April 13, 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 13 11 p.m.: Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council. The purpose of the meeting is to present for consideration updates to organizational programs and policies, strategic planning, community grants, and other…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026

    Monday, April 13 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, April 14 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.,…

  • The Scoop News Roundup April 7, 2026

    The Scoop News Roundup April 7, 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.comby noon on Mondays for inclusion…

  • Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 7, 2026

    Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 7, 2026

    Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Amesville Nelsonville

  • Public Meetings for the week of April 6, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of April 6, 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 6 5 p.m.: Glouster Village Council, Glouster Village Hall, 30 Main St., Glouster.  5:15 p.m.: Athens City-County Board of Health, Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens.  6:30…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 6, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 6, 2026

    Monday, April 6  9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, featuring coffee, treats and conversation. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. 5:30 p.m.: We Don’t…