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Connett Road to close Saturday, Oct. 31
Connett Road, just west of Fire Department Lane, will close Saturday, Oct. 31 as part of a project to tap domestic water, sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
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South Shannon Avenue to close Monday, Oct. 26
South Shannon Avenue, between Ohio Avenue and Maplewood Drive, will be closed Monday, Oct. 26 for installation of a sewer tap.
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North High Street to close Tuesday, Oct. 27
North High Street between West State Street and West Carpenter Street will close starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 for installation of a sewer tap.
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New signs make Athens County public transit easier to navigate
151 individual bus stops now have signs that tell riders which bus line stops there, arrival times and other critical ride information.
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12th annual Athena Award ceremony set for Wednesday, Nov. 4
The 2026 Athena Award nominees are Dr. Lynn Harter, Elaine McCarthy, Lisa Roback, Erin Shultz, and Brian Woodyard.
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Sunnyside Drive closure today, Friday, Oct. 23
Sunnyside Drive, between Watt Street and Lloyd Street, will be closed today, Friday, Oct. 23, from 8:30 a.m. until work is completed.
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Nelsonville recall set for May 2027
As courts ponder which is the rightful city government, the statutory council wants voters to unseat the charter council.
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Reporter shares own experience with leaking gas well
Athens County Independent reporter Dani Kington first noticed a natural gas odor while hiking in the woods near her house in 2020.
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Local judge responds to prosecutor’s claims of bias
George McCarthy said the Athens County Prosecutor intended to “punish the Court for disagreeing” with his office.
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Athens sewer rates to increase 4% in 2027
Athens City Council decided to raise rates for only one year, instead of a proposed recurring multi-year increase plan.
