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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 13, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
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Hocking College to host youth with foster or kinship care experience
This summer camp will take place at Hocking College’s Nelsonville Campus from July 19-25.
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High Street closure Monday, April 13, 2026
High Street will be closed from Washington Street to West State Street for water line repair.
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Charlie Wilson
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering 1–3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home.
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026
Monday, April 13 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, April 14 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St.,…
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Public Meetings for the week of April 13, 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 13 11 p.m.: Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council. The purpose of the meeting is to present for consideration updates to organizational programs and policies, strategic planning, community grants, and other…
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Paul C. “Smoke” Barrett
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Bishopville Church of Christ. Friends may call at the church 1 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the service.
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Former JFS director enters not guilty plea
Jean Demosky faces eight felony counts related to misuse of government resources for a private children’s nonprofit through county JFS.
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Bites, Camera, Fashion: ‘Pillion’ and the mysteries of love
Polycules, BDSM, and dreams of Pokémon all over my house.

