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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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When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
Aaron Walayat, University of Dayton The artificial intelligence boom in the United States is being matched by a data center building boom. There are more than 3,000 data centers in the U.S. and another 1,500 in development, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. While President Donald Trump has promoted AI advancement, calling it crucial…
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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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Charter council elects new vice president, tables fee ordinance
McCray Powell is now the vice president of the charter Nelsonville City Council.
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Nelsonville still examining pool possibilities
The charter Nelsonville City Council is pursuing additional information about the site of its closed pool.
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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.
