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Nelsonville Dog Park receives $139,731 grant from Ohio
The city hopes the dog park will open in May.
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City of Athens spring cleanup: April 13–17, 2026
City of Athens residents may place an unlimited number of trash bags at the curb on their regular trash pickup day at no additional cost.
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West Carpenter Street closure: Monday, March 23, 2026
West Carpenter Street will be closed 8 a.m. until complete Monday, March 23.
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Fighting wildfire with controlled fire
Professionally managed prescribed burns can reduce wildfires and improve forest health — but climate change may dampen the practice.
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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.