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North Blackburn Road closure for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Athens Engineering and Public Works Department.
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Columbus Road reduced to one-lane traffic Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
The road will be reduced to one lane beginning at 7 a.m. through the end of the day.
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Chauncey downtown revitalization ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
Community members will gather in Chauncey at 1 p.m. at Chauncey Village Hall, 42 Converse Street, Chauncey.
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‘Cult-like’ church ordered to pay $24M in Serah Bellar case
The judgment against Dove Outreach wraps up a years-long legal saga related to childhood abuse suffered by a former Athens County resident.
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Nelsonville City Council committees meetings for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings.
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Carthage Township road delay or closure for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
Expect delays or road closure for construction on Dog Hollow Rd. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
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City residents can enroll in Do Not Knock Registry
City of Athens residents can now participate in the City’s free Do Not Knock Registry.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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Sugar Bush Foundation awards funds for Appalachian Ohio partnerships
The Sugar Bush Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry for fiscal year 2027-2028.
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Nelsonville council mulls city’s AI policy at return session
After a six-week recess, the charter council held a five-hour-long session that included multiple committee meetings.
