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Storm damage may be eligible for property tax relief in Athens County
Ohio law provides property tax relief when real property is damaged or destroyed.
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Athens County roads high water reported as of 12:45pm Aug. 11, 2026
Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 7:30am CR 17- Fisher Rd CR 15- Wood Rd to Alexander TR 55- Oxley Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 81- Fox Lake Rd CR 10- Baker Rd to Waterloo TR 25- Hawk Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 10- Baker Rd CR 78- Marion Johnson to Waterloo…
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Flooding in Athens: avoid Richland Avenue and East State Street between Stimson and May Avenue
Turn around, don’t drown. Never attempt to cross a flooded roadway.
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The Scoop News Roundup Aug. 11, 2026
Local Kristin Barker has been named new superintendent of the Trimble Local School District, and said she aims to lead its recovery and growth from a fiscal emergency. (WOUB) After nearly two decades on its namesake street, Union Street Diner is relocating to the former China Fortune restaurant space on Stimson Avenue. The diner plans…
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SE Ohio Foodbank expands food distribution through grant
The SE Ohio Foodbank serves 10 counties through a network of partner agencies, direct service programs, and community partnerships.
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Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office: alleyways behind houses and fences are property owners’ responsibility
Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns.
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City of Athens seeks volunteers for Community Relations Commission
The Commission consists of nine voting members appointed by Athens City Council.
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Audit released Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit August 5, 2026:
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
