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Athens County ‘substantial damage’ requirement for floodplain structures
Contact your community’s floodplain administrator before beginning any repairs or construction.
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Summer construction in Athens County
A look at local road and infrastructure construction for summer 2026.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 15, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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National bowhunting event at Hocking College scheduled for July 9–12, 2026
The event will be held from Wednesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 12.
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Council considers meeting rules, formalizes America250 events
Athens City Council covered numerous topics in the final meeting before its annual July recess.
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Nelsonville discusses treasurer vacancy problems
With no treasurer, $4.2 million of the city’s budget is not actively being invested. The council will have to decide on the auditor investing into STAR Ohio.
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Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial
The decision will push back Jean Demosky’s trial on charges related to alleged mismanagement of organizational finances.
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Baileys Trail org in jeopardy
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System.
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Dow Lake and Lake Hope among the cleanest lakes in Ohio
Tests done by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources show that local lakes in state parks have high water quality.
