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Stimson Avenue Bridge two-way traffic to begin Friday, Dec. 5
Stimson Avenue Bridge will be open to two-way traffic starting Friday afternoon, Dec. 5.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge traffic change in place until Sept. 12
The City of Athens announces that Stimson Avenue Bridge will operate as one-way inbound only beginning the afternoon Monday, Aug. 25, until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. During this time, all traffic on Stimson Avenue Bridge will be permitted inbound to Athens only. Motorists exiting Athens should use East State Street, Richland Avenue, or Columbus…
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Council approves Columbus Road shared-use path project
Despite hesitation voiced by a council member last week, the council unanimously approved a $1.4 million project to construct a shared-use path on Columbus Road.
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Out of harm’s way: Building to comply with floodplain regulation
Ohio University and the city of Athens planned construction projects with updated flood maps in mind, years before the new maps were released.
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Factory Street and Station Street water line replacement
This is expected to be a three (3)-week closure with the roadway closed through the end of business day on Monday, Feb. 24.
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Athens may approve recreation council membership, but lacks funds to pay
The council saw an ordinance to authorize the mayor to pay the $90,000 membership fee — when the money is available.
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Chauncey Public Library to move, expand in next two years
The new Chauncey Library, to be built at 43 Converse St., will be bigger – double or triple the size of the existing library – branch manager Liz Hill said.
