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Lodi Township spring 2026 cemetery cleanup
Any grave decorations that family members wish to keep be removed before April 6.
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Chesterhill Produce Auction (CPA) Buying Club 2026 opens registration
In season, members receive a weekly bag of assorted seasonal produce purchased from the CPA.
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Brothers held by ICE denied bond, again
Victor Laverde Laguna and Gregory Javier Laverde Laguna will be released to Colombia.
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The Scoop Announcements March 10, 2026
Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. Traffic Athens Nelsonville General
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The Scoop News Roundup March 10, 2026
All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Monday afternoon. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. The Athens County Independent believes the cited sources of information are reliable; however, these sources are responsible for the accuracy of their own reporting. Submit news and information to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Mondays for…
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Concert performance for March 15, 2026, canceled
The performance of “The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” with the American Pops Orchestra, scheduled for March 15 at Glidden Hall, has been postponed.
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Fredrick Street in Nelsonville closure: March 9–13, 2026
The street is being closed for demolition cleanup at 532 Fredrick Street.
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East State Street in Athens closure: March 9-11, 2026
East State Street will be closed on Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11 at 74 East State St. for storm sewer investigation and repair.
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Flooded roads as of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reported the following roads under water at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5: Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 8:00am CR 58 – Frost Rd Troy Twp Rd 182 – Smith Rd to Rome Twp Rd 532 – Frost Rd Road closed reported 8:00am CR 109- Beebe Rd Rome Twp…
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Mount Zion elevator ordinance progresses despite traffic concern
One city council member voiced concerns that the partial placement of an elevator vestibule in a right-of-way would cause traffic issues.