The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Events, Announcements, Public Meetings, and Local News Roundup 6/12-6/18

Local news roundup

Note: The Athens County Independent is not responsible for errors in other outlets’ coverage. 

The Moonville Rail Trail between Athens and Vinton counties received a $2 million grant. (Athens Messenger)

A long-awaited Chipotle and Starbucks are set to open across from Lowe’s on East State Street in Athens, after some construction delays. (WOUB)

Ohio University’s LGBTQ+ Experiential Living Opportunity provides a safe space for students to find themselves and community. (OU)

OU named Tracy Plouck, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Health Sciences & Professions and a former director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, as the new dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. (OU)

Republican legislators made an already anti-LGBTQ+ bill even more so, without hearing any testimony, in just 13 minutes this week. (The Buckeye Flame)

United Campus Ministry in Athens has long supported the LGBTQ community, including through an emergency fund for local LGBTQ people. But LGBTQ issues divide the Christian protestant denominations that support UCM. These religious divides are apparent in American politics and across Appalachia. (100 Days in Appalachia by Laura Harbert Allen, one of our board members.)

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Events

• Changes to Voter ID Presentation. 7 p.m.–8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13 at the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., meeting room A, Athens. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
• Foraging in Ohio Lyceum Lunch. 12 p.m.–1 p.m., Thursday, June 15 at the Southeast Ohio History Center, 24 W. State St., Athens.
• Classics & Cocktails: Rear Window. 9 p.m., Friday,  June 16 at the Athens Parking Garage rooftop, 15 E. Washington St. Presented by the Athena Cinema. $8 admission, drink prices vary.
• Coonskin Saturday: The Bees Knees. Saturday, June 17 at Gifford Park, 9 OH-550, Amesville.
• Hocking Hills Book Fair. Saturday, June 17 at the Logan Theater, 84 E. Main St., Logan.
• 2023 Hocking River Canoe Float. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, June 17. Meet at the Hocking Parkway canoe put-in (on Hocking Parkway at the Bridge over the Hocking River in Nelsonville, look for event signs). Presented by Rural Action. $20 suggested donation.
• Black History Walking Tour. 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, June 17. Meet at the Baker Center, 1 Park Place, 4th floor, Athens. Registration required.
• Ohio University Juneteenth Celebration. 3 p.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, June 17 at College Green. 
• Sharing Our Appalachia: A Roundtable Discussion on Guided Experiences. 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 22 at the Southeast Ohio History Center, 24 W. State St., Athens.
• Exhibit: “i want to reach you.” Open through June 25 at Majestic Galleries, 20 Public Square, Nelsonville.
• Exhibit: “Quilt National 2023.” Open through September 11 at the Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens.

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Announcements

• City of Nelsonville: Aquatic Center swim lessons are open for registration through Friday, June 16.
• Athens County Engineer
  • Mill School Road (CR 42) is closed until 3 p.m. Friday between Hogue Hollow (CR 47) and South Rodehaver (CR 57) roads for culvert replacement. 
  • Culvert replacement also will take place on Goose Run Road (CR 67).
  • Brush trimming: Vanderhoof Road (CR 65).
  • Grading: Goose Run Road (CR 67).
  • Mowing: Baker (CR 10), Pleasant Hill (CR 21) and Jacksonville (CR 27) roads.
• ODOT projects in Athens County:
  • Work continues on the US 33/US 50 interchange. Expected completion: October 1.
  • Lane closures on US 50 between Harmony Road (CR 24) and Della Drive (CR 52) for sign upgrades. Expected completion: October 1.
  • Lane closure on US 50 between Della Drive and River Road and between Vanderhoof Road and SR 144 for resurfacing. 
  • The SR 7 north ramp to US 50 West is closed until July 15. Detour: SR 144 to SR 329 to US 50.
  • SR 78 is being resurfaced between Trimble Twp. Rd. 675 and the Morgan County line. Traffic maintained by flaggers. Expected completion: August 15.
  • All of SR 143 is being resurfaced. Expected completion: August 1.
  • SR 681 from US 50 to the Meigs County line is being resurfaced. Expected completion: August 1. 
  • US 33 will be resurfaced between Elm Rock Rd. (York Twp Rd 36) and SR 550 beginning May 22. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Expected completion: September 1.

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Public meetings

Meeting schedule is based on meeting notices published by public bodies and on regular meeting schedules of community organizations. Meeting information may change after this is posted. Check our website for the most up-to-date information.

Monday, 6/12: 

1 p.m.: Buckeye Hills Regional Council Broadband’s Athens County Listening Session will be held at the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., room A, Athens. In-person only. Notice

4:30 p.m.: Le-Ax Water District Board of Directors has a regular monthly meeting at the Le-Ax Water District, 6000 Industrial Drive, Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Athens City Historic Preservation Commission has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 1st floor mayor’s conference room, Athens. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Athens City Council has a regular biweekly meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, Athens, and over livestream.

7 p.m.: Little Hocking Water Association Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Little Hocking Water Association, 3998 Newbury Rd., Little Hocking. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council has a regular biweekly meeting at the Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, and over livestream.

7 p.m.: Trimble Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Trimble Village Hall, 19549 Congress St., Trimble. In-person only.

7:30 p.m.: Tuppers Plains Chester Water District Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Tuppers Plains Chester Water District, 39561 Bar 30 Rd., Reedsville. In-person only.

Tuesday, 6/13:

9 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission has a regular weekly meeting at the Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens. In-person only.

9:30 a.m.: Athens County Commission has a regular weekly meeting at the Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, Athens, and over Zoom.

12:30 p.m.: Athens County Board of Revision has a meeting at the Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Athens Township Board of Trustees has a regular biweekly meeting at the Athens Township Office, 313 W. Union St., Athens. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Burr Oak Regional Water District Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Tom Jenkins Dam Water Office, 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Rd., Glouster. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Coolville Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Coolville Village Hall, 26319 Main St., Coolville. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Lee Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Lee Township Office, 2013 Mill St., Albany. In-person only.

Wednesday, 6/14:

10 a.m.: Hocking Valley Community Residential Center Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Hocking Valley Community Residential Center, 111 W. 29 Drive, Nelsonville.

10:30 a.m.: Hocking Conservancy District Board of Directors has a regular monthly meeting at the Hocking Conservancy District, 560 W. Union St., Athens. In-person only.

1:30 p.m.: Athens County Board of Revision has a meeting at the Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room. In-person only.

2:30 p.m.: Athens County Family & Children First Council has a regular bimonthly meeting at the Beacon School, 801 W. Union St., Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Athens Municipal Arts Commission has a regular monthly meeting at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St., Athens. In-person only. Agenda

5:30 p.m.: Alexander Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Alexander Township Office, 8711 Harner Rd., Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Chauncey Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Chauncey Village Hall, 42 Converse St., Chauncey. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Amesville Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Amesville City Building, 21 Maple, Amesville. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Governing Board has a regular biweekly meeting at the Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center, 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Nelsonville-York City School District Board of Education has a regular monthly meeting at the Nelsonville-York Middle School/High School, 2 Buckeye Drive, cafeteria, Nelsonville. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Trimble Township Wastewater Treatment District Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Trimble Township Wastewater Treatment District, 18551 Jacksonville Rd., Glouster. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Alexander Local Board of Education has a regular monthly meeting at the Alexander High School, 6015 Ayers Rd., Albany, and over livestream.

Thursday, 6/15:

8 a.m.: Ohio University Board of Trustees has a regular quarterly meeting at Walter Hall, 25 S. Green Drive, Athens, and over livestream. Agenda

12 p.m.: Athens Planning Commission has a regular biweekly meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, Athens, and over livestream.

4 p.m.: Athens Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, 69 S. Plains Rd., The Plains. In-person only.

5 p.m.: Athens-Hocking Recycling Center Board of Directors has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center, 5991 Industrial Park Rd., Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Athens County Veterans Town Hall has a regular biweekly meeting at OhioMeansJobs – Athens County, 510 W. Union St., Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Athens Recreation Advisory Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, Athens, and over livestream.

5:30 p.m.: Hocking College Board of Trustees has a regular bimonthly meeting at The Lodge at Hocking College, 15770 OH-691, Nelsonville, and over Blackboard by request.

6 p.m.: Dover Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Dover Township Garage, 15947 Main St., Millfield. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Trimble Local Board of Education has a regular monthly meeting at the Trimble Local School District Office, 1 Tomcat Drive, Glouster. In-person only.

6:30 p.m.: Athens City School District Board of Education has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens City School District Office, 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey. In-person only.

Friday, 6/16:

9:30 a.m.: Ohio University Board of Trustees has a regular quarterly meeting at Walter Hall, 25 S. Green Drive, Athens, and over livestream. Agenda

10:30 a.m.: Athens County-City Transportation Meeting has a regular quarterly meeting over Zoom.

Monday, 6/19:

Please note: regular meetings may be affected by Juneteenth.

3 p.m.: Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has a regular monthly meeting at the Prisley-Wells Commissioner Building, 10 Hope Drive, Athens. In-person only.

5 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission has a regular biweekly meeting at OhioMeansJobs – Athens County, 510 W. Union St., Athens. In-person only.

5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees has a regular biweekly meeting at the Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart. In-person only.

6 p.m.: York Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the York Township Fire Department, 15255 Elm Rock Rd., Nelsonville. In-person only.

6:30 p.m.: Lodi Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Lodi Township Building, 15525 Fossil Rock Rd., Athens. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Athens City Council has a regular biweekly committee meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, Athens, and over livestream.