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Athens County March 19 primary election preview
More than 1,800 Athens County voters have cast their ballots in the March 19 presidential primary election thus far.
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State laws, local officials could do more to promote open government
Without a mechanism to enforce our sunshine laws, Ohioans must rely on the courts — and that’s a problem.
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Sunshine law compliance tricky for Athens County governments
When government isn’t your full-time job, officials say, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks
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Ohio University faculty formally file for a union election
OU declined to commit to neutrality in the faculty union election process, citing inadequate time to consider organizers’ request.
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Invisible Ground historical markers merge past and present
Where to find the eight markers across Athens County.
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Cat(s) of the Week: Socks and Ophelia
Both are great around new people and social with visitors. They love to do everything together — take naps, snuggle, get zoomies. They’re best friends!
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Dog of the Week: Alison
ALISON, 1-29-24, female terrier/lab mix, ~1yo, 46#, FOUND on Wood Rd, Albany. It always breaks our hearts when dogs become adults in the shelter. When Alison was found wandering alone this winter, she still had the hallmarks of puppyhood with a wobbly gait and big, floppy ears. Alison has since grown into those ears but…
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Boil order for Woodland Drive in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all customers on Woodlane Drive until 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024. The boil order is due to crews tying into a new water line. When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water…
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West Union Street project update
The 3-week outlook for the Athens West Union Street Improvements project will be as follows: Access to local business entrances are open, with business open signs being installed. Traffic is one way (eastbound) from the SR 56/682 Intersection at West Union to the O’Bleness Hospital Entrance. Herrold Avenue is open to two-way traffic for…
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The 51st Athens International Film + Video Festival to take place April 8-14
ATHENS, Ohio — From April 8-14, 2024, The Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) will present its 51st annual event, featuring over 215 films representing more than 50 countries in competition at the historic Athena Cinema in uptown Athens, OH. Fourteen feature length films and a variety of short films from across the globe…
