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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 1, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 06/01/26 posted to website 06/02/26 through 06/16/26. FULL TEXT 0-44-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. ADOPTED 6/1/26 0-62-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR ANY ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT…
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Photo gallery: 2026 Athens Pride Fest
The Independent captured moments from the 2026 Athens Pride Fest parade and street fair.
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Fourth of July “Thunder in the Valley” celebration schedule released
This year’s display will be presented by the Nelsonville Division of Fire.
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Nelsonville Farmers Market 2026 cancelled
There will not be an evening farmers market at OhioMeansJobs–Athens County in Nelsonville this spring/summer season.
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JFS to sell Nelsonville building
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services announced this week that the county will sell the building that houses its resource center in Nelsonville.
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Athens planning local conservation cemetery
The cemetery would allow natural burials within city limits while supporting land conservation.
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Ohio Supreme Court further whittles public records laws
A recent ruling severely restricts lower courts’ ability to order public officials to release requested records.
