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East State Street closure for Friday, April 17, 2026
The City of Athens announces that East State Street will be closed on Friday, April 17, 2026, from Stimson Avenue to Morris Avenue for roadway repair. Road will be closed from 8 A.M. until 12 Noon. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The City apologizes for…
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Renters, city landlords surveyed (Updated)
Student tenants and Athens landlords have until May 31 to complete surveys designed to inform rental code enforcement procedures.
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Former Hocking Valley railway employee sues for discrimination
James Burcher alleges the company violated anti-discrimination laws several times, including by terminating him after he requested accommodations.
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How Avery’s Law affects Athens County dogs
The law expands the powers of the court system and county dog wardens when dealing with “dangerous” and “vicious” dogs.
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Switched without consent: Electricity bill scams explained
Slamming scams switch customers’ energy providers without their consent, driving up bills and exposing private information.
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Austin Powder accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
An OSHA investigation found that known safety issues at the Vinton County plant led to the June 2025 chemical release.
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The Scoop News Roundup April 14, 2026
Local The 53rd Athens International Film and Video Festival will be held this week at Athena Cinema on Court Street, featuring 200 films from nearly 60 countries. (WOUB) An Ohio University professor is researching cheaper and safer ways to remove decaying pipes and other aging infrastructure from under roadways, which could help avoid traffic closures…
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Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office spring reminders
A resident who is given a Notice of Code Violation will have 10 days to comply.
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Spring 2026 off-campus move-out donation opportunities
Donate your food, household goods, and furniture.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 13, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
