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New Baileys trailhead under construction
The Buchtel trailhead and a new connector trail are expected to open this year.
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Wellness Watch: Early intervention can prevent, beat colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
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Athens County awarded for its annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024
The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program.
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Cat of the Week: Ricky
Meet Ricky, a 1 year old certified sweetheart, part-time philosopher, and full-time orange tabby.
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The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen
“Project Hail Mary” will show Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.
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CR 38–Sand Rock Road in Athens closure: Thursday, March 19, 2026
The area is closed 9 a.m–3 p.m. between the intersections of CR 84–Felton Rd and CR 48–New England Road.
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Seth Stuart Peele
The family will receive friends from 2–5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home.
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Nelsonville boil order in place through Thursday, March 19, 2026
The boil order will be in effect for the area until 3 p.m. Thursday, March 19.
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317 Board’s Ridges project progresses
Athens City Council had two hearings Monday for two Athens Planning Commission recommendations.

