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Athens Public Transit will provide free transportation to the Athens City Pool from Nelsonville until August 2027
The City of Nelsonville has entered into a contract with the City of Athens.
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Ongoing traffic for week of June 2, 2026
Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Albany Amesville Nelsonville
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Audit released May 26, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit May 26, 2026:
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Federal Valley Resource Center annual meeting and board member election scheduled for Wednesday, June 24
STEWART, Ohio – Federal Valley Resource Center (FVRC) will hold their annual meeting and Board Member Elections at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The meeting will be hosted in the center’s main building auditorium, 8225 OH-329, Stewart. Community members may become FVRC members or renew their membership (cost $10) at the meeting. FVRC…
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Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor
City Treasurer Josh Thomas will serve as auditor until a permanent replacement is appointed by the Athens County Democratic Party.
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Local group advocates for natural burial
The Southeast Ohio Natural Burial Working Group encourages local people and governments to consider old-fashioned burials.
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Minuteman Press employees join union
Workers at the Uptown print shop are now members of the Communications Workers of America Union.
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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.
