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  • 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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Scoop News Roundup March 31, 2026

    The Scoop News Roundup March 31, 2026

    Local WOUB reported that WOUC-FM is currently off-air as a result of “catastrophic damage” to a transmission antenna, which the outlet says is likely weather related. No restoration timeline is yet available. (WOUB)  A former Ohio University basketball player filed a federal lawsuit alleging the university expelled him based on a flawed Title IX investigation…

  • Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 31, 2026 (Updated)

    Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 31, 2026 (Updated)

    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.