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Free farm pesticide disposal available Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted.
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State reminds communities to enjoy DORA responsibly
Each DORA is created at the local level, which means rules can differ from one community to another.
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Judith Ann Hall
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of June 22, 2026
Monday, June 22 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. Tuesday, June 23 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery…
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Public Meetings for the week of June 22, 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, June 22 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, and Zoom. 6:30 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council Finance Committee, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake…
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Athens County ‘substantial damage’ requirement for floodplain structures
Contact your community’s floodplain administrator before beginning any repairs or construction.
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Summer construction in Athens County
A look at local road and infrastructure construction for summer 2026.
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Photo of the Week: June 18, 2026
Take a look inside Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, where new stained glass windows have been installed.
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A thank you to the Chauncey Village Council
The refusal to strike down this ordinance also sends a clear message.
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