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East State Street lane closure for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens announces that East State Street eastbound will be reduced to one lane of traffic at 547 East State Street on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lane reduction will be from 2 a.m. until work is completed. American Electric Power will be installing a new pole and underground wiring for…
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Reynolds Ave., Blizzard Lane, and Hamill Road closures in Albany, April 2026
The road closures are ongoing until work is complete.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: April 14, 2026
City of Athens ordinances released April 14, 2026.
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East State Street closure for Friday, April 17, 2026
The City of Athens announces that East State Street will be closed on Friday, April 17, 2026, from Stimson Avenue to Morris Avenue for roadway repair. Road will be closed from 8 A.M. until 12 Noon. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The City apologizes for…
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Renters, city landlords surveyed (Updated)
Student tenants and Athens landlords have until May 31 to complete surveys designed to inform rental code enforcement procedures.
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Former Hocking Valley railway employee sues for discrimination
James Burcher alleges the company violated anti-discrimination laws several times, including by terminating him after he requested accommodations.
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How Avery’s Law affects Athens County dogs
The law expands the powers of the court system and county dog wardens when dealing with “dangerous” and “vicious” dogs.
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Switched without consent: Electricity bill scams explained
Slamming scams switch customers’ energy providers without their consent, driving up bills and exposing private information.
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Austin Powder accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
An OSHA investigation found that known safety issues at the Vinton County plant led to the June 2025 chemical release.
