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West Carpenter Street closure: Monday, March 23, 2026
West Carpenter Street will be closed 8 a.m. until complete Monday, March 23.
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The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen
“Project Hail Mary” will show Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.
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Construction for Athens Utility Relocation Project to begin March 2026
Construction will begin on Carpenter Street before moving to State Street and is expected to continue through fall 2026.
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Discussion continues around huts, proposed zoning recommendation
Athens City Council again heard residents’ arguments for and against the Gathering Place’s proposed Conestoga Huts temporary housing pilot project.
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Lien filed on Lostro Project property
A company is seeking more than $200,000 for its work on the Lostro Project property that it says it was not paid for.
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Athens City Council OKs street closures ordinance
The measure was delayed by a procedural error at a previous meeting and by concerns about the concurrence of Ohio Brew Week Fall Fest and OU’s home game against West Virginia.
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Athens City Council considers sidewalks as part of roundabout
Sidewalks, as proposed for the SR 682/56 roundabout project scheduled for construction starting this summer, drew concern from two Athens City Council members during a related ordinance’s first reading on Monday.
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Uptown Christmas tree highlights lack of communication with Shade Tree Commission
The commission was not consulted before the city cut down the blue spruce by the pool — which members say has become a habit of the administration.
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Athens Halloween Block Party turns 50 this year
Once a rowdy and illegal late-night takeover of Court Street, the block party has become a day-long event featuring family activities, live music and more.
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Business owner raises questions about Uptown street closures
Cool Digs owner Sara Quoia said that Uptown streets have been closed multiple times this year without council’s approval.
