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Music Matters Ohio to host instrument drive at Glidden Hall Saturday, May 30, 2026
A collection site will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Room 101 of Glidden Hall on the campus of Ohio University.
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P.E.O. Chapter DD in Athens announces scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic school year
ATHENS, Ohio – P.E.O. Chapter DD in Athens announces scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The Chapter DD scholarships are awarded to local women of all ages who are enrolled in accredited colleges/universities. This year the local chapter awarded a total of $16,400 in scholarships to 16 area students. Chapter DD scholarships…
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Community rates at Athens pool available for City of Nelsonville residents for 2026 season
After June 30, the community rates for season membership passes will cease and return to the general rates for Nelsonville residents.
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Local fire departments plan for electric vehicle fires
Electric vehicles and many household devices contain lithium ion batteries, which can cause “runaway fires” when damaged.
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Chauncey to repeal LGBTQ, renter protections, Palestine resolution
Chauncey Village Council met for nearly four hours on May 14.
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Playground equipment purchase draws scrutiny
A proposal to buy new playground equipment at the community center drew pushback and support at Athens City Council’s May 18 meeting.
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CR 19 closure between Bittersweet Lane and Longmeadow Lane on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Contractors will be drilling soil borings for a future landslide repair.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Nelsonville Public Square closed for The Plains Lions Club Car show Friday, May 22, 2026
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic 3–9 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, for The Plains Lions Club Car Show. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 2:30 p.m. Unauthorized cars will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Please…
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: May 13, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 05/04/26 posted to website 05/13/26 through 05/27/26. FULL TEXT 0-29-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PARCEL ON HUDSON AVENUE TO COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERS, LLC. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE WELCOME HOME OHIO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ADOPTED…
