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Enlow Road closure, Monday, March 30, 2026
On Monday, March 30, the Athens County Engineer’s Department will have a section of County Road 80 (Enlow Road) closed for a culvert replacement.
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Longtime family farm changing hands
Shew Family Farm will wind down its operations and sell land and cattle to MoSo Farm this year.
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County prosecutor misconduct claim falls flat
A defense attorney argued the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office had engaged in misconduct, but a local judge was not convinced.
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State: Housing projects won’t harm The Plains earthworks
The State Historic Preservation Office concluded that the housing projects posed no risk to nearby mound sites.
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OU student launches statehouse primary bid (Updated)
James Joyce, a junior studying computer science and AI, will challenge an Eastern Ohio man in the Democratic primary for House District 95.
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Free bus rides for APT at least another year
Ridership on Athens Public Transit increased by 13% last year, HAPCAP told Athens City Council.
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Boil order for Village of Buchtel, 5339, 5534, 5532 and 5530 Happy Hollow Road through noon, March 28, 2026
A boil order has been issued for the Village of Buchtel, and 5339, 5534, 5532 and 5530 Happy Hollow Road through noon Saturday, March 28.
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Alexander Junior/Senior High School 2025-26, third quarter honor roll
Alexander Jr./Sr. High School has released its most recent honor roll list for grades 6–12.
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Athens City proposed income tax levy town hall to be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The town hall will take place 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Athens Community Center
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