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Stimson Avenue Bridge early morning closure, Friday, Oct. 31
Stimson Avenue Bridge will be closed to all traffic 3–8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, to allow for removal of the barrier wall.
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Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)
Dozens addressed Athens City Council about a proposal to allow use of temporary shelters at The Gathering Place.
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Inside Courts: Updates on Nelsonville, Quidel damage and Athens cyber theft
Civil litigation is a slow process. Here’s what’s happening with some of the cases I’ve written about this year.
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Athens Planning Commission proposes zoning changes on north side
The proposed changes would affect properties along North Lancaster Street, Second Street, Columbia Avenue and Columbus Road.
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Concerns about tents and huts should be heard
Common sense decision making doesn’t mean we don’t care, it means we do care.
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Athens scraps proposed reduction in urban canopy requirements
The city administration is still working to remove regulatory authority from the Shade Tree Commission, which commission members and some city residents fear will benefit developers.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge closed early morning Friday, Oct. 24
Stimson Avenue Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 2–9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2025, to pour the second half of the bridge deck.
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Refinancing swimming pool bonds could save Athens hundreds of thousands
Athens City Council voted to refinance $4.9 million in bonds for the new pool at a lower interest rate.
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Photo gallery: Athens Armory Community Open House
The historic building reopened its doors to the community Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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Photo gallery: 2025 Athens County Antique Machinery Show
The event featured antique and classic tractors, steam engines, as well as old farm and oil field engines.
