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Where Athens County Commissioner candidates stand on county issues
The Independent asked commissioner candidates their views on hot-button county issues, including data center development.
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New round of flash flooding hits Southeast Ohio
Weekend storms caused widespread flash flooding across Athens County. More rain is forecast later this week.
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Athens County roads under high water as of 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
Roads were reported closed throughout the day in Athens County in response to flooding.
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The Port Authority has signed a lease to bring a Canadian plastics company to Athens County
Toronto-based CCC Plastics plans to manufacture extruded plastic pellets at the site.
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Annual Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling (ALAS) Festival
The event will be held in Nelsonville, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee meeting Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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N. College Street closure for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
There will be no through or emergency traffic.
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Public invited to graveside service at West Union Street Cemetery to be held, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
The City of Athens will hold a graveside service for four individuals whose remains were unclaimed.