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Playground equipment purchase draws scrutiny
A proposal to buy new playground equipment at the community center drew pushback and support at Athens City Council’s May 18 meeting.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Athens Planning Commission press release on recovery housing
ATHENS, Ohio — Several recent Athens Planning Commission meetings have included the topic of recovery housing. The planning commission would like to inform the public that no changes to the zoning code, or other city code, related to this topic will be recommended to city council at this time. While initial assessments by city officials…
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Athens Planning Commission meeting canceled May 19, 2026
The Athens Planning Commission meeting previously scheduled for this Wednesday, May 19 has been canceled.
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West Carpenter Street eastbound closed Monday, May 18, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio — The City of Athens announces that West Carpenter Street from Congress Street to Court Street will be closed to eastbound traffic for brick repair 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, May 18. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorist are asked to avoid the area. Questions or concerns may be directed to…
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Athens City Parking Garage using new system starting Monday, May 18, 2026
Beginning Monday, the Athens City Parking Garage will use a new payment system.
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Athens chatbot helps some users, frustrates others
In its first year, the chatbot responded to thousands of prompts, assisting users with mixed reliability.
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Group seeks historic designation for Lasher Hall
The proposed museum would include exhibits, galleries, artist studios, a library and archive, a gift shop and bookstore, and a cafe.
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Third Porchfest expands into Uptown, West Side
The free community arts festival this weekend will feature over 100 performances across Athens.
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HAPCAP advances Sunset Shelter Project with contract for renovations
ATHENS, Ohio — Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the development of the Sunset Shelter Project: the project has officially entered into contract for renovations, with work expected to begin this week. Following multiple rounds of unsuccessful bidding, HAPCAP worked in close coordination with its funding partners…