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State: Athens County JFS misspent over $4.6 million
Commissioner Lenny Eliason asked the state at a Monday meeting if the county could recoup $100,000 from a JFS contract with HAPCAP.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 20, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
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E. State Street and May Avenue closure for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens would like to notify residents that beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, work will take place within the intersection of E. State Street and May Avenue. This work is part of the City’s curb ramp improvement project and is expected to be completed by the end of…
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East State Street lane closure for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens announces that East State Street eastbound will be reduced to one lane of traffic at 547 East State Street on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lane reduction will be from 2 a.m. until work is completed. American Electric Power will be installing a new pole and underground wiring for…
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Reynolds Ave., Blizzard Lane, and Hamill Road closures in Albany, April 2026
The road closures are ongoing until work is complete.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: April 14, 2026
City of Athens ordinances released April 14, 2026.
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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.