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Special meeting of Amesville council Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Amesville Village Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.
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Construction for Athens Utility Relocation Project to begin March 2026
Construction will begin on Carpenter Street before moving to State Street and is expected to continue through fall 2026.
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Fredrick Street in Nelsonville closure extended until 5 p.m. March 16, 2026
Fredrick Street closure at 532 Fredrick Street has been extended until 5 p.m. Monday, March 16.
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Popular Street and Burr Oak Blvd. in Nelsonville closure: March 16–17, 2026
The intersection of Poplar Street and Burr Oak Boulevard will be closed 8 a.m.–5 p.m. to perform a water line installation work under the roadway.
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Ohio issues guidance on severe weather awareness and safety steps
Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 15–21, 2026.
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County JFS owes state estimated $2.5 million (Updated)
The state’s proposed repayment plan calls for quarterly payments over 13 years.
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Radford brush fire burns two acres
Multiple fire companies spent two hours extinguishing the blaze.
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New Leaf Marketplace reopens at new location
The marketplace operates a store and drive-thru at its new site in the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center at 10 W. Washington St.
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Audit released March 12, 2026
Ohio University Foundation, financial audit for 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2025.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: March 11, 2026
Athens council recently adopted ordinances the following ordinances.
