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Infrastructure projects must consider temperature swings
The freeze-thaw cycles risk damage to infrastructure.
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Traffic interruptions on Canal Street in Nelsonville for Monday, April 27, 2026
Paint crews are expecting to start work at 7 a.m. and work until it is completed.
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Dog of the Week: Zorro
ZORRO, 3-23-26, male terrier mx, ~1-2yo, 78#, FOUND w/Peaches on St Rt 7, Coolville area. And now to unmask the most charming (and chubby) hero-dog of Athens: Zorro! Zorro is a 1-ish-year-old Terrier mix who recently took his mission to Alpha Xi Delta where he conquered hearts. He delighted in being the center of attention,…
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Cat of the Week: Farmer Ted
Farmer Ted- male, 1 year old Farmer Ted comes from a large colony of cats, which helped shape his unique and adaptable personality. He’s wonderfully independent but still very loving, always happy to seek out affection on his own terms. His natural curiosity keeps him exploring his surroundings and checking in on whatever you’re doing.…
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The Scoop News Roundup April 21, 2026
Local Nelsonville Music Festival’s production costs have skyrocketed in the last six years, with the price of some equipment rising up to 153%, according to founder and artistic director Tim Peacock. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. (Nelsonville Music Festival) Indy context: The Independent captured snapshots and interviewed attendees at last year’s festival,…
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State: Athens County JFS misspent over $4.6 million
Commissioner Lenny Eliason asked the state at a Monday meeting if the county could recoup $100,000 from a JFS contract with HAPCAP.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 20, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
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E. State Street and May Avenue closure for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens would like to notify residents that beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, work will take place within the intersection of E. State Street and May Avenue. This work is part of the City’s curb ramp improvement project and is expected to be completed by the end of…
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East State Street lane closure for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens announces that East State Street eastbound will be reduced to one lane of traffic at 547 East State Street on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lane reduction will be from 2 a.m. until work is completed. American Electric Power will be installing a new pole and underground wiring for…
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Alvira Spears
CHAUNCEY, Ohio – Alvira Spears, 71, of Chauncey, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born February 2, 1955, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Myrtle Nutt Rutter. She cherished time spent with family and friends. She is survived by sons, Billy Joe Spears, Charles…
