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Meet and greet with state representative candidates, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Meet Paul Cameron (OH-95) and Wenda Sheard (OH-94).
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OVMoD mum sale orders open until Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
Pickup is 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, September 5, at 67 Columbus Rd.
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Board of elections sets issues for November ballot
The Athens County Board of Elections rejected three issues, including a ballot referendum on Nelsonville sewer rates.
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Police resignations leave Albany short-handed
Six officers resigned in July, blaming the mayor. The mayor says the officers didn’t understand village operations.
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Baker Road closure for Aug. 13, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Tomorrow, 08/13/26, CR 10- Baker Road will be closed between the intersections of CR 80- Enlow Road and CR 81- Fox Lake Road for an emergency culvert replacement. This will be a complete closure from 8:30am until 4pm.
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Southeast Ohio swamped by series of thunderstorms (Updated)
The Hocking was expected to crest at 20.6 feet Thursday afternoon. The region remains under a flood watch until Friday evening.
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Athens City Council discusses annual sewer rate increase
Athens City Council Committee of the Whole discussed Monday city fees and penalties — including a proposed 4% increase in sewer rates, starting next year.
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Storm damage may be eligible for property tax relief in Athens County
Ohio law provides property tax relief when real property is damaged or destroyed.
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Athens County roads high water reported as of 12:45pm Aug. 11, 2026
Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 7:30am CR 17- Fisher Rd CR 15- Wood Rd to Alexander TR 55- Oxley Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 81- Fox Lake Rd CR 10- Baker Rd to Waterloo TR 25- Hawk Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 10- Baker Rd CR 78- Marion Johnson to Waterloo…
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Flooding in Athens: avoid Richland Avenue and East State Street between Stimson and May Avenue
Turn around, don’t drown. Never attempt to cross a flooded roadway.