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Nelsonville Dog Park now open every day
Effective May 16, the Nelsonville Dog Park is open seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset.
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West Carpenter Street eastbound closed Monday, May 18, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio — The City of Athens announces that West Carpenter Street from Congress Street to Court Street will be closed to eastbound traffic for brick repair 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, May 18. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorist are asked to avoid the area. Questions or concerns may be directed to…
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Athens City Parking Garage using new system starting Monday, May 18, 2026
Beginning Monday, the Athens City Parking Garage will use a new payment system.
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East Belpre Pike Road closed Monday, May 18, 2026
The road will be closed to all traffic between the intersection of Troy Township Road 656 (Dunfee Road) and the Meigs County line from 8 .m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Athens chatbot helps some users, frustrates others
In its first year, the chatbot responded to thousands of prompts, assisting users with mixed reliability.
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Nelsonville statutory council again overturns other council’s ordinances (Updated)
The council also held an executive session to discuss the ongoing legal dispute between Nelsonville’s two councils.
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Group seeks historic designation for Lasher Hall
The proposed museum would include exhibits, galleries, artist studios, a library and archive, a gift shop and bookstore, and a cafe.
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Buchtel boil order canceled for Wilson Avenue, Fork Street
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Nelsonville Water Department has canceled the boil order for Wilson Avenue and Fork Street, including Buchtel Food Mart, in the Village of Buchtel. The boil order was due to a new water line tie in. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this incident.
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Oakdale Road closure delayed to Monday, 18
The Oakdale Road closure scheduled to begin May 13 has been delayed.
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Nelsonville environmental assessment available for public comment
The Ohio EPA would appreciate receiving any comments the public may have on the project.