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Sunday Creek Valley Water District Peach Ridge water tank maintenance
Sunday Creek Valley Water District announced Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, that it will be performing maintenance on Peach Ridge Water Tank for the next three weeks.
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Cougarbats mountain biking team takes on terrain
Athens County Cougarbats mountain biking team builds outdoor skills and community for sixth- through 12-graders.
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Reducing and recycling household hazardous waste year-round in Athens County
Outside of regular collection days, a number of programs in Athens County help residents safely dispose of household hazardous waste.
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Road closure along CR 29 – Big Bailey Run Road begins Thursday, June 24
This will be a rolling closure lasting for two days, weather permitting, with access through to local residents/emergency vehicles.
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Two sisters perform in each other’s local theater shows
The show directed by Amy Abercrombie adopts musical theater songs written by the sisters’ grandmother to tell the story of their mother’s life.
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How Athens County collects household hazardous waste
Collecting household hazardous waste is a complicated process that relies upon public education and awareness. Often, the waste still winds up in the trash.
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Celebrating Independence Day in Athens County
Here’s what’s going on this Independence Day in Athens County, July 3–5.
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New public health board seeks to prevent deaths by suicide
Members of the new board will work to assess deaths by suicide in the county and develop future methods of prevention.
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Where to find cooling centers in Athens County during June’s extreme heat (Updated)
Extreme heat is underway in the region, with a National Weather Service advisory warning in place until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 26.
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Firefighter safety and solidarity to be prioritized at wellness event
The 2025 Firefighter Safety Stand Down is a national effort to raise awareness of mental health issues, giving emergency responders space to “breathe, heal, and reconnect” among peers.
