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Ohio School Boards Association to host public education town hall Tuesday, June 9, 2026
This event will be held at the Athens City School District Central Office
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Athens City-County Health Department to host free healthcare event free July 31–Aug. 2, 2026
The event is open to all Ohioans.
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Athens Public Transit will provide free transportation to the Athens City Pool from Nelsonville until August 2027
The City of Nelsonville has entered into a contract with the City of Athens.
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Ongoing traffic for week of June 2, 2026
Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Albany Amesville Nelsonville
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Audit released May 26, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit May 26, 2026:
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of June 1, 2026
Monday, June 1 9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, coffee, treats and conversation. First Mondays. 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. Tuesday, June 2 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department,…
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Public Meetings for the week of June 1, 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, June 1 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15…
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Photo gallery: Southeast Ohio Fibershed Meetup 2026
The Hocking Hills Garment Center hosted a meetup with the Southeast Ohio Fibershed to educate the public about the local textile community.
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Dog of the Week: Salem
SALEM, 4-17-26, male mixed breed, 1-2yo, 72# FOUND near the intersection of SR 56 and Salem Rd, Athens. Baseball season is in full swing and Salem is ready to slide into your home and heart! Coming in at a strapping 72 pounds, Salem is a one-ish-year old terrier mix who’s ready to trade the shelter…
