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Athens Farmers Market Community Pavilion Benefit Concert scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026
Admission is a $5 suggested donation, with all proceeds supporting construction of the permanent, year-round home for the Athens Farmers Market.
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Funding available for conservation and environmental stewardship initiatives
All funding requests must be submitted by Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
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HEAP Summer Crisis Program available through Sept. 30, 2026
To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with their local Community Action Agency.
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Baileys Trail System to hold completion celebrations Wednesday, July 22, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Join the Baileys Trail System organizers Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to celebrate two exciting milestones for the Baileys Trail System and our communities: 10 a.m. Baileys Visitors Center Groundbreaking Be part of the official groundbreaking ceremony for the future Visitor Center. On West Bailey Road, just past the Chuancey-Dover Trailhead entrance,…
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City of Athens second quarter Transient Guest Tax returns due August 20, 2026
The tax applies to property owners of short-term rentals (less than 30 consecutive days per occupant).
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City of Athens releases 2025 Annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report
The City of Athens draws its drinking water from a groundwater aquifer that has served the community since 1894.
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City of Athens suggests how to stay cool in extreme heat
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for one another!
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OAQDA relaunches Small Business Clean Air Program
The program focuses on owner-operated small businesses in Ohio.
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The Scoop News Roundup June 29, 2026
Note: This is a combined Bulletin Board and Scoop. This issue of the Scoop is abbreviated as it was prepared earlier than usual, June 25–26. The Athens County Independent will be closed all week, June 29–July 3, for summer break. We’ll be back in the office Monday, July 6! Dates and times may change after…
