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Oakdale Road closure delayed to Monday, 18
The Oakdale Road closure scheduled to begin May 13 has been delayed.
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Nelsonville environmental assessment available for public comment
The Ohio EPA would appreciate receiving any comments the public may have on the project.
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Waste district director to lead recycling center, too
The Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal director resigned amid the organization’s merger with the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District.
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Nelsonville: Portion of West Washington Street closed Friday, May 15, 2026
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The City of Nelsonville announces that West Washington Street in front of the Nelsonville Public Library, at 95 W. Washington St., will be closed 3–6 p.m. this Friday, May 15. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route. Watch for pedestrians in the area. The street closure is for the third…
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Dog of the Week: Dip
DIP, 3-26-26, neutered terrier mx, 4yo, 36#, SEIZED Has your view been rather gray as of late? Then it’s time to get a technicolor upgrade with Dip! Dip is a three-ish-year-old male terrier mix with a sunshine face and rainbows for eyes. He’s so adorable, he could sell dirty, smelly socks with holes in them, and you…
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Cat of the Week: Jet
Meet Jet – male, 3 years Jet is a gentle soul with a heart full of love, just waiting for the right person to share it with. This sweet, shy guy came to us under difficult circumstances, injured, lost, and unsure of what the future would hold. But through it all, Jet has shown nothing…
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Buchtel boil order for Wilson Avenue and Fork Street through Thursday (Updated)
The boil order will be in effect for these areas until 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14.
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Third Porchfest expands into Uptown, West Side
The free community arts festival this weekend will feature over 100 performances across Athens.
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The Scoop News Roundup May 12, 2026
Local The Sunset Shelter Project will move forward with a contract now secured for renovations, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action announced this week. The announcement follows delays on the project due to multiple rounds of unsuccessful contract bidding. (Hocking Athens Perry Community Action) Former Ohio University head football coach Brian Smith has filed a wrongful…
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Ongoing traffic for week of May 12, 2025
Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Albany Amesville Nelsonville
