Almanac

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of August 17, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of August 17, 2026

    Monday, Aug. 17  2 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee with other parents. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 4:30 p.m.: Friends of The Plains Mounds. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored meeting. Tuesday, Aug. 18 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to learn through play. The…

  • Public Meetings for the week of Aug. 17, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of Aug. 17, 2026

    Monday, Aug. 17 1:30 p.m.: Athens County Investment Advisory Committee, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, Athens. Meeting to review second-quarter investment activity. 5 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, Suite 102, The Plains. 5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building,…

  • Dog of the Week: Mimi

    Dog of the Week: Mimi

    MIMI, 7-9-26, spayed terrier mx, ~3yo, 51#, FOUND on Liars Corner, Millfield. Are you counting the days until Fall arrives?  Do you stay up late reading “just one more” chapter before falling asleep?  Do you have strong opinions about blankets?  So does Dog of the Week, Mimi.  Mimi is a three year-old female Terrier mix…

  • Dog of the Wee: Mimi

    Dog of the Wee: Mimi

    MIMI, 7-9-26, spayed terrier mx, ~3yo, 51#, FOUND on Liars Corner, Millfield. Are you counting the days until Fall arrives?  Do you stay up late reading “just one more” chapter before falling asleep?  Do you have strong opinions about blankets?  So does Dog of the Week, Mimi.  Mimi is a three year-old female Terrier mix…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of August 10, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of August 10, 2026

    Monday, Aug. 10  9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 2 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee with other parents. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, Aug. 11 10 a.m.: Athens Poetry…

  • Public Meetings for the week of August 10, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of August 10, 2026

    Monday, Aug. 10  4:30 p.m.: Le-Ax Water District Board of Directors, Le-Ax Water Office, 6000 Industrial Drive, Athens.  6:30 p.m.: Lodi Township Board of Trustees, Lodi Township Building, 15525 Fossil Rock Road, Athens.  7 p.m.: Little Hocking Water Association Board, Little Hocking Water Association, 3998 Newbury Road, Little Hocking.  7 p.m.: Athens City Council, third…

  • Dog of the Week: Maxx

    Dog of the Week: Maxx

    MAXX, 6-30-26, male husky mx, 2yo, FOUND on Starr Drive, Nelsonville.  Dog of the Week Maxx is a 2-year old Husky mix.  When you meet Max, be prepared to pay the Maxx tax: lots of snacks.  Maxx prefers stacks of flapjacks.  He likes to relax and play the sax, for which he has won several…

  • Cat of the Week: Bunny

    Cat of the Week: Bunny

    Bunny is a 3 year old Manx that was rescued in March 2026.  Being born without a tail has left him disabled, with poor muscle control and rear leg mobility, but that doesn’t slow him down!  Named for his telltale “hop”, Bunny is a sweet, social, and vocal boy that makes friends with every person…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of August 3 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of August 3 2026

    Tuesday, Aug. 4 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 6 p.m.: Community Group Run/Walk, open to all abilities; held on the bike path. Ohio Valley Running Company, 20 Shafer St., Athens.  8 p.m.: The Mingler! Tuesday Social Night, $10. The Star…

  • Public Meetings for the week of August 3, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of August 3, 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, Aug. 3 5:30 p.m.: Chauncey Village Council Finance and Personnel Committee, Chauncey Village Hall, 42 Converse St., Chauncey. 5 p.m.: Glouster Village Council, Glouster Village Hall, 30 Main St., Glouster.  5:15…