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CR 38–Sand Rock Road in Athens closure: Thursday, March 19, 2026
The area is closed 9 a.m–3 p.m. between the intersections of CR 84–Felton Rd and CR 48–New England Road.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 17, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
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Precinct and polling location changes for Athens County beginning May 2026, second release
Notices have been mailed out to all registered voters in these precincts/polling locations giving them the needed information.
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Athens City 2025 income tax deadline reminder
With the deadline approaching, taxpayers are encouraged to file early to avoid potential penalties and interest.
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Flooded roads as of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reported the following roads under water at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5: Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 8:00am CR 58 – Frost Rd Troy Twp Rd 182 – Smith Rd to Rome Twp Rd 532 – Frost Rd Road closed reported 8:00am CR 109- Beebe Rd Rome Twp…
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Flooded roads as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reports roads under high water as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5.
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Local issues, petitions filed for May 2026 primary (Updated)
Athens County voters will decide on 10 issues total.
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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern
The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.
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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
