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High Street closure for Friday, April 24, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens announces that High Street will be closed on Friday April 24, 2026 between Washington Street and West State Street for pavement repair. Road will be closed from 8 A.M. until work is complete. Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Athens Engineering and Public Works…
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Mayor pledges Saturday bus service — if income tax increase passes
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson told Athens City Council Monday night that he would seek to restore Saturday bus services if voters adopt a 0.2% income tax increase on May 5.
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E. State Street and May Avenue closure for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens would like to notify residents that beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, work will take place within the intersection of E. State Street and May Avenue. This work is part of the City’s curb ramp improvement project and is expected to be completed by the end of…
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East State Street lane closure for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens announces that East State Street eastbound will be reduced to one lane of traffic at 547 East State Street on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lane reduction will be from 2 a.m. until work is completed. American Electric Power will be installing a new pole and underground wiring for…
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: April 14, 2026
City of Athens ordinances released April 14, 2026.
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East State Street closure for Friday, April 17, 2026
The City of Athens announces that East State Street will be closed on Friday, April 17, 2026, from Stimson Avenue to Morris Avenue for roadway repair. Road will be closed from 8 A.M. until 12 Noon. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The City apologizes for…
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Renters, city landlords surveyed (Updated)
Student tenants and Athens landlords have until May 31 to complete surveys designed to inform rental code enforcement procedures.
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Athens honors late tavern owner Tony Sylvester (Updated)
The community turned out to pay their respects and show gratitude for his impact on their lives.