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Nelsonville’s Public Square closed to traffic Saturday, Oct. 18
The Public Square will be closed to traffic 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, October 18, for a community yard sale.
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Sculpture dedicated during community center 25th anniversary event
The sculpture was created by an Athens High School art teacher in collaboration with her students and local residents.
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Athens Planning Commission proposes zoning changes on north side
The proposed changes would affect properties along North Lancaster Street, Second Street, Columbia Avenue and Columbus Road.
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Athens scraps proposed reduction in urban canopy requirements
The city administration is still working to remove regulatory authority from the Shade Tree Commission, which commission members and some city residents fear will benefit developers.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge closed early morning Friday, Oct. 24
Stimson Avenue Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 2–9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2025, to pour the second half of the bridge deck.
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The Scoop Announcements Oct. 15, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Oct. 15, 2025.
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Local 3D-printing company trains young people, bricklayers
Through the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program’s partnership with Vitruvian, the company is training students, people aging out of foster care, and former brick layers in the new industry.
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3D-printed homes under construction in Chauncey
The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program has partnered with Vitruvian to construct homes using 3D-printing technology, with a goal of providing affordable housing options in the village.
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Chauncey celebrates streetscaping project at groundbreaking
The project will bring new sidewalks, lighting, murals and other amenities to the village.
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Refinancing swimming pool bonds could save Athens hundreds of thousands
Athens City Council voted to refinance $4.9 million in bonds for the new pool at a lower interest rate.
