Almanac

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 27, 2026 (Updated)

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 27, 2026 (Updated)

    Tuesday, April 28 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville.  9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 4…

  • Public Meetings for the week of April 27, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of April 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, April 27 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville. 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens,…

  • Dog of the Week: Zorro

    Dog of the Week: Zorro

    ZORRO, 3-23-26, male terrier mx, ~1-2yo, 78#, FOUND w/Peaches on St Rt 7, Coolville area. And now to unmask the most charming (and chubby) hero-dog of Athens: Zorro!  Zorro is a 1-ish-year-old Terrier mix who recently took his mission to Alpha Xi Delta where he conquered hearts. He delighted in being the center of attention,…

  • Cat of the Week: Farmer Ted

    Cat of the Week: Farmer Ted

    Farmer Ted- male, 1 year old Farmer Ted comes from a large colony of cats, which helped shape his unique and adaptable personality. He’s wonderfully independent but still very loving, always happy to seek out affection on his own terms. His natural curiosity keeps him exploring his surroundings and checking in on whatever you’re doing.…

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026

    Tuesday, April 21 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition Survivor Support Group, Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, 100 Hospital Drive, Athens.  …

  • Public Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of April 20, 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, April 20 9 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, special meeting. Athens County Courthouse, 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, 15 S. Court St., Athens. The purpose of this meeting is…

  • Dog of the Week: Moto

    Dog of the Week: Moto

    Missed out on a hippopotamus for Christmas? Don’t worry, we’ve got the next best thing! Meet Moto, a 5-year old male Land Hippo, who is ready to step up your Netflix game.

  • Cat of the Week: Officer McDonald

    Cat of the Week: Officer McDonald

    This handsome guy spent much of his life outdoors, but he’s quickly discovering how nice indoor living can be, especially warm naps and watching the world go by from a window.

  • Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026

    Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026

    Monday, April 13 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, April 14 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St.,…

  • Public Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026

    Public Meetings for the week of April 13, 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, April 13 11 p.m.: Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council. The purpose of the meeting is to present for consideration updates to organizational programs and policies, strategic planning, community grants, and other…