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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…
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Ohio University to celebrate spring 2026 commencement May 1–2, 2026
OU will welcome alumnus Larry Connor back to campus as the keynote speaker.
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Boil order for Village of Butchel until noon, Monday, April 6, 2026
The order is for SR 78 from Marrietta Road to Buchtel limit, SR 685, Duncan Drive, and North and South Oakley Drive.
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Nelsonville Public Square, Washington St. and Columbus St. closure April 4, 2026
The streets will be closed and barricaded from noon til 5 p.m. for the Rooted in Nelsonville Easter Egg Hunt.
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City officials make case for income tax increase (Updated)
A proposed 0.2% levy increase on income tax will appear on the May 5 primary election ballot as Issue 1 for Athens city voters.
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City to recover $205k from cyber theft
Federal investigators connected the theft to a series of cyber crimes perpetrated across the country, Athens officials said.
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Baileys Trail System visitor center aims for 2026 completion
The visitor center will host upkeep facilities and commercial tenants.
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Athens mayor resigns from outdoor rec council
Mayor Steve Patterson resigned immediately; the city will withdraw from the council of governments in late June.
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Dog of the Week: Blue
BLUE, 3-12-26, male terrier/lab mx, ~1yo, 72#, FOUND on McDougal Rd, Millfield. Blue is a tall, handsome fellow that someone took the time to microchip but then never came to claim him. In the shelter, Blue always has a bewildered look on his face, asking “how did I end up here?” Despite his uncertainty at…
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Cat of the Week: Fabio
Fabio is a 3-year-old gentle and quiet boy with a very sweet nature. He may be a little shy at first and will need some time to feel comfortable in a new home, but once he warms up he becomes a loving and affectionate companion. He enjoys being near his people and shows his affection…
