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Fighting wildfire with controlled fire
Professionally managed prescribed burns can reduce wildfires and improve forest health — but climate change may dampen the practice.
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Hyacinth Bean Florist changes ownership
The Athens business has changed hands, but remains family owned.
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New Baileys trailhead under construction
The Buchtel trailhead and a new connector trail are expected to open this year.
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Athens County awarded for its annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024
Athens County has been recognized for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2024.
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The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athena Cinema will present “Project Hail Mary” Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., beginning with a special talk by plant molecular biologist Dr. Sarah Wyatt. The Athena Cinema received a nationwide grant from Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, receiving a total of $7,500 to create and present three or more Science on…
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CR 38–Sand Rock Road in Athens closure: Thursday, March 19, 2026
The area is closed 9 a.m–3 p.m. between the intersections of CR 84–Felton Rd and CR 48–New England Road.
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Nelsonville boil order in place through Thursday, March 19, 2026
The boil order will be in effect for the area until 3 p.m. Thursday, March 19.
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317 Board’s Ridges project progresses
Athens City Council had two hearings Monday for two Athens Planning Commission recommendations.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: March 17, 2026
City of Athens ordinances released March 17, 2026.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 17, 2026
Traffic/ Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
