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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…
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Solid Waste District schedules recycling days
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is pleased to announce the upcoming Spring Recycling Days and Tire Collection Events. “Residents of Athens and Hocking County are encouraged to bring unwanted items for reuse which will go to area resale shops, recycled by a recycler or sent to the landfill.” said Jane Forrest Redfern, A-HSWD Director. “Our…
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Athens City Council to determine process following ceasefire resolution
The council at its Feb. 26 committees meeting also discussed its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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City to convey former gas station site to Athens Community Improvement Corp.
Mayor Steve Patterson also briefly discussed his recent visit to Ukraine.
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Ohio University faculty take big step toward unionization
According to organizers, nearly 70% of faculty across all OU campuses have signed cards to file for a union election.
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W. Union improvements changing location March 4
The West Union Infrastructure Improvements Project will enter Phase 2 on Monday, March 4. This work will require a new traffic pattern: During construction, the business entrances will be maintained as best as possible. Small delays and short periods of inaccessibility should be expected as work is being completed. The City of Athens apologizes for…
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Board of elections to hold special meeting Friday
The Athens County Board of Elections will have a special board meeting at 3 p.m. Friday , March 1, to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee. The meeting will take place at the Athens County Board of Elections Office, 15 S. Court St. Room 130, Athens. If…