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BLM oil and gas lease sale in Ohio generates over $11m in revenue
The Bureau of Land Management leased 40 parcels totaling 2,777 acres in the Wayne National Forest.
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Report storm damage from Sept. 19–20, 2026 flood
The Athens County EMA has established two ways for residents to report damage.
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Wonder Hills Drive closure Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2029
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Athens Sewer District advised that they will close Wonder Hills Drive from Virginia Lane to Ball Drive beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, for a sewer tap installation. Once the work is complete, the road will reopen.
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The Athena Cinema announces fall 2026 programming
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athena Cinema is proud to announce an exciting lineup of Fall 2026 programming. Following a record breaking year, The Athena is pleased to see attendance in the theater continue to thrive, and encourages theatergoers to purchase their tickets early. This fall features a full slate of events with the return of…
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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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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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Hooper Ridge Road closure for Sept. 28–30, 2026
This will be a complete closure each day from 8–3:30 p.m.
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N. College Street closure for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
There will be no through or emergency traffic.
