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Nelsonville water shutoff on Tuesday, March 19
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Nelsonville Water Department will turn off water service to customers on Oak Street, Fort Street, Clinton Street, College Street, Elizabeth Street, Lancaster Street, Kontner Street, Mill Street and Poling Avenue, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. This water outage is part of the ongoing water project, and this work will tie…
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Is water from the Buchtel spring safe to drink?
Village residents swear by the spring’s quality, preferring it to public water. Scientists and public health officials say it’s a risk.
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Athens County March 19 primary election preview
More than 1,800 Athens County voters have cast their ballots in the March 19 presidential primary election thus far.
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Sunshine law compliance tricky for Athens County governments
When government isn’t your full-time job, officials say, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks
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Ohio University faculty formally file for a union election
OU declined to commit to neutrality in the faculty union election process, citing inadequate time to consider organizers’ request.
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Invisible Ground historical markers merge past and present
Where to find the eight markers across Athens County.
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Boil order for Woodland Drive in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all customers on Woodlane Drive until 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024. The boil order is due to crews tying into a new water line. When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water…
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West Union Street project update
The 3-week outlook for the Athens West Union Street Improvements project will be as follows: Access to local business entrances are open, with business open signs being installed. Traffic is one way (eastbound) from the SR 56/682 Intersection at West Union to the O’Bleness Hospital Entrance. Herrold Avenue is open to two-way traffic for…
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The 51st Athens International Film + Video Festival to take place April 8-14
ATHENS, Ohio — From April 8-14, 2024, The Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) will present its 51st annual event, featuring over 215 films representing more than 50 countries in competition at the historic Athena Cinema in uptown Athens, OH. Fourteen feature length films and a variety of short films from across the globe…
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Seeds, plant starts available free from Community Food Initiatives
Community Food Initiatives (CFI) will kick off their Annual Seed Giveaway at all Athens County Public Library branches on Monday, April 8. A varied selection of seed packets will be available at each library branch; seeds are free and available to any community member while supplies last, registration not required. The CFI seed giveaway is…