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Baker Road closure for Aug. 13, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Tomorrow, 08/13/26, CR 10- Baker Road will be closed between the intersections of CR 80- Enlow Road and CR 81- Fox Lake Road for an emergency culvert replacement. This will be a complete closure from 8:30am until 4pm.
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Storm damage may be eligible for property tax relief in Athens County
Ohio law provides property tax relief when real property is damaged or destroyed.
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Athens County roads high water reported as of 12:45pm Aug. 11, 2026
Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 7:30am CR 17- Fisher Rd CR 15- Wood Rd to Alexander TR 55- Oxley Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 81- Fox Lake Rd CR 10- Baker Rd to Waterloo TR 25- Hawk Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 10- Baker Rd CR 78- Marion Johnson to Waterloo…
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Flooding in Athens: avoid Richland Avenue and East State Street between Stimson and May Avenue
Turn around, don’t drown. Never attempt to cross a flooded roadway.
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SE Ohio Foodbank expands food distribution through grant
The SE Ohio Foodbank serves 10 counties through a network of partner agencies, direct service programs, and community partnerships.
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Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office: alleyways behind houses and fences are property owners’ responsibility
Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns.
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City of Athens seeks volunteers for Community Relations Commission
The Commission consists of nine voting members appointed by Athens City Council.
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Audit released Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit August 5, 2026:
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
