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Thirty Athens residents temporarily displaced by Union Street fire
More than half of the 30 Athens residents displaced by an apartment building fire last weekend are relying on emergency shelter.
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Athens City Council passes ceasefire resolution for Israel’s war on Gaza
The ceasefire resolution, which passed 4-2, came in response to community pressure and against the advice of the city law office.
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Boil order for Adams Street in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all customers on Adams Street from West Washington Street to Jingleburg Alley until noon Friday, Feb. 23. The boil order is due to crews tying into a new water line. When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil…
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Athens city schedules cemetery cleanup
The City of Athens has scheduled a cleanup of the Union Street and West State Street cemeteries beginning March 15, 2024. Any plastic flowers, grave blankets, or temporary decorations not removed before March 15 will be thrown away. For more information, please call the Deputy Service Safety Director’s Office at 740-592-3340.
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Smith resigns from Nelsonville City Council
The council on Monday night also replaced its law director.
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Athens resident appointed to state opioid settlement distribution board
Ron Luce will represent six counties, including Athens, on the OneOhio Recovery Foundation Board.
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Nelsonville auditor running for county treasurer
Incumbent Ric Wasserman has endorsed the Nelsonville auditor’s opponent in the county’s only contested Democratic Party primary election.
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Farmers Market seeks executive committee members
The Athens Farmers Market is seeking three community members to serve on the market’s Executive Committee. The AFM Executive Committee provides guidance, support, oversight, and evaluation of the AFM. Each board member brings their own skills, experience, and interests. Board members enjoy the benefits of contributing to the mission and vision of the organization and gaining…
