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Fourth District Court of Appeals candidates discuss credentials
Athens County Municipal Judge Todd L. Grace and Pickaway County Prosecutor Jayme Fountain are vying for the vacant appellate seat.
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Verizon says local landlines are still in use, for now
The company awaits federal approval to end landline service in Athens County. Some residents say that would cut them off from 911.
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Report finds increase in Ohio oil and gas incidents
The report argues too many oil and gas wells and not enough inspectors are leading to inaccurate records and more accidents.
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Members of Nelsonville City Council, residents call for charter council president’s resignation
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Three members of Nelsonville City Council and two community members called for council president, Cameron Peck, to resign over his communications with residents. During citizens’ comments at the charter council’s Wednesday meeting, resident Lori Crook was one who expressed concern over what she described as “erratic, volatile, threatening, unethical, and…
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Nelsonville invites bids for vacant property cleanup
The city is seeking help with exterior maintenance and trash removal from vacant properties.
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Nelsonville City Council special meeting Thursday, Oct. 22
The council will hold an executive session and consider a new contract.
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Rocky Boot Way closure Monday, Oct. 26–Tuesday, Oct. 27
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The City of Nelsonville announces that Rocky Boot Way will be closed and there will be no parking between Canal Street and the alley by the city pool at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 and will not reopen until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The street is being closed to…
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Ongoing traffic week of: Oct. 19, 2026
The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Athens County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 10 on Facebook or X for current Athens County construction information. U.S. 33 Expansion (Athens and Meigs Counties)A two-lane to four-lane expansion project is taking place on U.S. 33 from Athens…
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Nelsonville City Council committee meetings to meet Monday, Oct. 19
The utilities, parks and recreation, and finance committees are meeting Monday, Oct. 19
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Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee to meet Tuesday, Oct. 20
The meeting is being held to discuss zoning for a new charter school and annexation.
