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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dog of the Week: Rose
ROSE, 6-9-26, spayed rottweiler/shepherd mx, ~2-3yo 68#, FOUND on South High Street, Athens. Rose is a 3-year old Rottweiler-Shepherd mix that is looking for a forever playmate. She’s frisky, athletic and wants nothing more than to frolic with other high-energy dogs. Like her namesake Rosie the Riveter, Rose is also available for your home renovation…
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Cats of the Week: Novalee & Americus
Bonded pair: Novalee, female (1 year old), and Americus (kitten) Novalee, the grey cat, was named after the movie Where the Heart Is (2000). In that film, a young woman named Novalee gives birth and briefly lives in Walmart after being abandoned—a fitting parallel to this stray mom who was raising her kittens at the…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of July 27, 2026
Monday, July 27 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, July 28 9 a.m.: Senior Center,…
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Public Meetings for the week of July 27, 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, July 27 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, and Zoom. Tuesday, July 28 9 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission, Athens County Courthouse,…
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Dog of the Week: Lou
LOU, 6-9-26, male catahoula mx, ~2-3yo, 55#, FOUND on SR681 near Fox Lake & SR356, Athens Lou is a 3 year old male Catahoula Leopard mix that effortlessly pairs sports-car athleticism with a laid-back attitude. He’s lean, muscular and highly intelligent – especially when treats are involved (his sit is perfection). While in the shelter,…
