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Hyacinth Bean Florist changes ownership
The Athens business has changed hands, but remains family owned.
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New Baileys trailhead under construction
The Buchtel trailhead and a new connector trail are expected to open this year.
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Athens County awarded for its annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024
The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program.
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The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen
“Project Hail Mary” will show Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.
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CR 38–Sand Rock Road in Athens closure: Thursday, March 19, 2026
The area is closed 9 a.m–3 p.m. between the intersections of CR 84–Felton Rd and CR 48–New England Road.
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Nelsonville boil order in place through Thursday, March 19, 2026
The boil order will be in effect for the area until 3 p.m. Thursday, March 19.
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317 Board’s Ridges project progresses
Athens City Council had two hearings Monday for two Athens Planning Commission recommendations.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: March 17, 2026
City of Athens ordinances released March 17, 2026.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 17, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
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Athens Planning Commission meeting on March 18, 2026, canceled
The next meeting will take place noon April 1, 2026, at City Hall.
