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Music Matters Ohio to host instrument drive at Glidden Hall Saturday, May 30, 2026
A collection site will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Room 101 of Glidden Hall on the campus of Ohio University.
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P.E.O. Chapter DD in Athens announces scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic school year
ATHENS, Ohio – P.E.O. Chapter DD in Athens announces scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The Chapter DD scholarships are awarded to local women of all ages who are enrolled in accredited colleges/universities. This year the local chapter awarded a total of $16,400 in scholarships to 16 area students. Chapter DD scholarships…
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Community rates at Athens pool available for City of Nelsonville residents for 2026 season
After June 30, the community rates for season membership passes will cease and return to the general rates for Nelsonville residents.
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CR 19 closure between Bittersweet Lane and Longmeadow Lane on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Contractors will be drilling soil borings for a future landslide repair.
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Nelsonville Public Square closed for The Plains Lions Club Car show Friday, May 22, 2026
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic 3–9 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, for The Plains Lions Club Car Show. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 2:30 p.m. Unauthorized cars will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Please…
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: May 13, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 05/04/26 posted to website 05/13/26 through 05/27/26. FULL TEXT 0-29-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PARCEL ON HUDSON AVENUE TO COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERS, LLC. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE WELCOME HOME OHIO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ADOPTED…
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Independent adds writer with help from national program
The new reporter is one of 78 corps members placed in newsrooms nationwide through Report for America.
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Joy Valley Celebration slated for May 23, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Please join us on Saturday, May 23, at 1 pm for a community celebration of the new Joy Valley Nature Preserve. The event will feature a gathering with ice cream treats, popsicles and cookies, remarks about the history and plans for the forested property, a ribbon-cutting, and guided hikes along the trails. The preserve was established last fall, the result of…
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Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit to be held June 27, 2026
NELSONVILLE, OH — Firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, corrections officers, and veterans across Ohio and the surrounding region are invited to attend the Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Nelsonville‑York High School. The Summit will feature: “As a firefighter myself, I’ve seen how…
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2026 Athens County Youth Summit to be held June 4, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Athens County Youth Summit will take place on June 4, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Beacon School (801 W. Union St.) in Athens. The theme of the summit is “Connected Communities; Stronger Outcomes” and we hope to facilitate strong discussion and insights into…