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Athens County Port Authority honors Jack A. Bortle for 29 years of service
His leadership, commitment, and dedication to the Port Authority has played an important role.
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Ohio University to open Roderick J. McDavis Hall Sept. 25, 2026
During the celebration, guests will have the opportunity to tour the new hall that more than 500 students now call home.
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Athens author R. Luce receives national recognition
The NYC Big Book Award recognized “Pie in the Sky and Other Illusions We Live With” by R. Luce of Athens.
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Sugar Creek Community Forest town hall to be held Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
A group of local stakeholders has been in negotiations to purchase approximately 850 acres in Dover Township.
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SE Ohio residents, businesses, orgs have millions in unclaimed funds
Statewide, the Division is holding $5.4 billion in unclaimed funds belonging to Ohio residents, businesses, and organizations.
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Over 250 OU professors protest 400+ days without a faculty contract
Contract negotiations between the university and United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) began on August 4, 2025.
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Public libraries invited to apply for new grants by Oct. 22, 2026
A total of $250,000 is available to award.
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Elliottsville Road closure Sept. 14–18, 2026
The City of Athens announces that Elliottsville Road will be closed through Sept. 18.
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Nelsonville City Council special meeting to be held Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or emailed.
