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Athens Artists Memorial Project supports artists in Southeast Ohio
The nonprofit honors fallen artists by helping a new generation explore their passions.
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Photo of the Week: March 21, 2024
Jorma Kaukonen, of Jefferson Airplane fame, shares stories in the gallery of the River of Time Boutique on Washington Street in Athens, where his wife Vanessa dedicates her time to preserving music history and supporting independent art from all around the world. Photo by Abigael Miles.
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Athens mayor reports on Ukraine visit
Mayor Steve Patterson gave a detailed account of his eight-day visit to Ukraine at Monday’s city council meeting. Also, the city briefly touched on its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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Council of governments for solid waste services likely to form soon
Last week, Amesville Village Council read and unanimously passed a resolution on second reading to formally join the Southeast Ohio Area Resources Council of Governments.
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Part of Herrold Avenue to be one-way only starting March 25
Traffic on Herrold Avenue from Davison Court to West Union Street will be one direction to West Union beginning March 25.
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Ukrainian athletes express thanks in visit to Athens
The visit culminated in a borscht dinner prepared and served by visitors for supporters of Little Wing Relief.
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Ohio University faculty formally file for a union election
OU declined to commit to neutrality in the faculty union election process, citing inadequate time to consider organizers’ request.
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West Union Street project update
The 3-week outlook for the Athens West Union Street Improvements project will be as follows: Access to local business entrances are open, with business open signs being installed. Traffic is one way (eastbound) from the SR 56/682 Intersection at West Union to the O’Bleness Hospital Entrance. Herrold Avenue is open to two-way traffic for…
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The 51st Athens International Film + Video Festival to take place April 8-14
ATHENS, Ohio — From April 8-14, 2024, The Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) will present its 51st annual event, featuring over 215 films representing more than 50 countries in competition at the historic Athena Cinema in uptown Athens, OH. Fourteen feature length films and a variety of short films from across the globe…
