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Ongoing traffic announcements for week of March 23, 2026
Traffic in Athens County from ODOT, City of Athens, Village of Amesville and City of Nelsonville.
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Athens HS student athlete awards $1,000 grant to Wildflower Legacy Foundation
Sophia Szolosi, Gatorade Ohio Cross Country Player of the Year, has awarded The Wildflower Legacy Foundation.
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Spring 2026 Athens move-out donation opportunities
Athens Move Out Collection Coalition (AMOCC) is planning for May 1–3, 2026 off-campus move-out.
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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.
