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Nelsonville hydrant testing starting next week
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The City of Nelsonville announced Wednesday that Nelsonville Division of Fire crew members will be performing required annual fire hydrant flow tests starting next week, Monday, July 27. During testing the fire crew: During fire hydrant flow testing, you may see discolored water for a very short time. This is normal from…
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ODNR opens lottery for special deer hunts at preserves, river lands
Permits to participate in controlled hunts will be awarded by lottery for 2026–27 season.
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BLM to hold Sept. sale of oil and gas leases in Wayne National Forest
A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input will close August 17.
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Columbus Road lane closure on Thursday, July 23, 2026
Flagging will take place intermittently beginning at 7 a.m. until the end of the day.
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West Carpenter Street closure for Friday, June 17, 2026
Road will be closed from 8 a.m. until work is completed.
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Statewide Air Quality Advisory for Thursday, July 16, 2026
Ohio EPA is issuing a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to adversely impact air quality.
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Athens student to represent Ohio at 2026 American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
Margaret Nunemaker, Athens, is one of 102 high school seniors selected to participate.
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South Harper Street closure for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The street closure is for their annual family fun day.
