Almanac

  • Public Meetings for the week of June 1, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of June 1, 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, June 1 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville.   9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of June 1, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of June 1, 2026

    Monday, June 1 9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, coffee, treats and conversation. First Mondays. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Tuesday, June 2 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department,…

  • Cat of the Week: Fern

    Cat of the Week: Fern

    Meet Fern – female, 2 years.

  • Dog of the Week: Salem

    Dog of the Week: Salem

    SALEM, 4-17-26, male mixed breed, 1-2yo, 72# FOUND near the intersection of SR 56 and Salem Rd, Athens.  Baseball season is in full swing and Salem is ready to slide into your home and heart! Coming in at a strapping 72 pounds, Salem is a one-ish-year old terrier mix who’s ready to trade the shelter…

  • Public Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026 (Updated)

    Public Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026 (Updated)

    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, May 25 – Memorial Day Federal holiday; check with agencies for rescheduled meetings and cancelations.   Tuesday, May 26 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of County Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S.…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026

    Monday, May 25 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, May 26 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville.  Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union…

  • Dog of the Week: Birch

    Dog of the Week: Birch

    BIRCH, 4-4-26, neutered terrier mx, ~1yo, 44#, FOUND near airport in Albany Birch is a one-ish-year-old male terrier mix. We suspect he’s a Gizmo cross, given his ridiculously adorable ears. Birch loves to (ear) wax poetical about the importance of treats in a dog’s diet. His dissertation focused on how peanut butter frisbees manage cortisol…

  • Cat of the Week: Chicken

    Cat of the Week: Chicken

    Meet Chicken – male, 3 years  Chicken is a majestic feline who has absolutely no idea just how special he truly is. With his gentle nature and quiet charm, he may be a little shy at first, preferring to take his time getting comfortable. But with a bit of patience, he blossoms into an incredibly…

  • Public Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026 (Updated)

    Public Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026 (Updated)

    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, May 18 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Finance Committee, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville.   10 a.m.: Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026

    Monday, May 18 6:30 p.m.: Grazing Council Athens County. Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, 69 S. Plains Road, The Plains. Tuesday, May 19 10 a.m.: Athens Poetry Writers, open to adults interested in sharing their poetry work. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of…