Local news roundup
Note: The Athens County Independent shares news from other outlets and organizations that we understand to be reliable. However, the organizations cited are responsible for the accuracy of their own reporting and announcements.
Athens residents will receive new trash cans under a contract with the city’s new trash collector, Rumpke. Some cans may get recycled, but others — likely many due to contamination — will be sent to the landfill. It is estimated that more than 9,000 trash and recycling cans will be replaced. (WOUB)
Athens City Council is considering requiring a license to sell tobacco products in city limits. (The Post)
Robert Glidden, 19th president of Ohio University, died Dec. 5. Glidden led the university from 1994 to 2004. (Ohio University)
Ohioans’ life expectancy continues to drop due to various causes, ranging from poverty to pollution. (The Columbus Dispatch)
LGBTQ+ advocates are concerned over House Bill 322 due to its vague definition of grooming and how it may clash with sex education. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Ohio’s Parents’ Bill of Rights moves ahead in the Senate — legislation that would force K-12 faculty, staff, social workers, counselors and psychologists to out LGBTQ+ youths to their parents by notifying them of their identities. It would also require parental notification for any and all LGBTQ+ representation in the curriculum. (The Buckeye Flame)
The Ohio legislature continues to make changes to legislation related to Issue 2, which legalized marijuana in Ohio effective Dec. 7. The Ohio Senate modified House Bill 86, sending it back to the House for reconsideration. If the House passes the modified bill, it will go to Gov. Mike DeWine for signing. (Ohio Capital Journal)
- Note: An earlier version of this item incorrectly stated that the bill awaited Gov. DeWine’s signature. We regret the error.
Events
- Eclipse Company Store Trivia Night: 7–9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains
- Donkey Coffee Designated Space: 9–11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., Athens
- UCM Center Community Lunch: 12–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., Athens
- Hocking College Bingo: 4–9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 185 W. Canal St. (formerly the site of LS), Nelsonville
- Words and Wine: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St., Athens
- Free Hot Meal: 4:30–7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. Good Works, 7857 Luhrig Road, Athens
- Nelsonville Fire Department Santa Parade, 6–7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. Looped route to go throughout Nelsonville
For holiday events, see our roundup of activities around Athens County.
Have an event to promote? Add it to our online Calendar!
Announcements
Note: All information is current as of the Bulletin Board’s production on Monday morning. Click the links to find the most up-to-date information.
- Ohio University survey: Ohio University invites community members and organizations to share their thoughts about the institution’s mission and goals for the next five years.
- Forest Service input: The U.S. Forest Service Eastern Region seeks volunteer committee members to advise the agency on changes to recreation fees in the region, which includes Ohio. Apply by March 1.
- Loose leaf pickup this week: Area #3, including Southside, Old Coach and Blackburn Hills neighborhoods.
- Scam alert: Don’t be fooled by Facebook messages and posts claiming to sell hoodies or other items for the Nelsonville Police Department. The department issued a notice that the posts are a scam; it does not sell merchandise online. If you see such posts or messages, the department says, report them to Facebook.
- Open council seat: Albany village council will have an open seat for a four-year term that begins in January 2024. Send letters of interest to Mayor Tim Kirkendall at Albany Village Hall, P.O. Box 153, 5135 Alton St., Albany, no later than noon Dec. 29.
Public meetings
Note: Schedule is based on meeting notices published by public bodies and on regular meeting schedules of community organizations. This schedule may change after the Bulletin Board is posted — check our website for the most up-to-date information.
All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Dec. 11
8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Board of Directors, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 35 Nelsonville Square, Nelsonville.
4:30 p.m.: Le-Ax Water District Board of Directors, Le-Ax Water Office, 6000 Industrial Drive, Athens.
5:30 p.m.: Athens City Historic Preservation Commission, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. Agenda.
5:30 p.m.: Albany Mayor’s Court, Albany Village Hall, 5153 Alton St., Albany.
6:30 p.m.: Lodi Township Board of Trustees, Lodi Township Building, 15525 Fossil Rock Rd., Athens.
7 p.m.: Little Hocking Water Association Board, Little Hocking Water Association, 3998 Newbury Rd., Little Hocking.
7 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, and over livestream.
7 p.m.: Athens City Council committee meeting, third floor of the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. In-person and livestream. Agenda.
7 p.m.: Trimble Village Council, Trimble Village Hall, 19549 Congress St., Trimble.
7:30 p.m.: Tuppers Plains Chester Water District Board of Directors, Tuppers Plains Chester Water District, 39561 Bar 30 Rd., Reedsville.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse annex, second floor, 15 S. Court St., Athens. In-person and livestream. Agenda
10 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission, Athens County Courthouse annex, first floor, 15 S. Court St., Athens.
5:30 p.m.: Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union St., Athens. Agenda
7 p.m.: Athens Board of Zoning Appeals, third floor of the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. In-person and livestream. Agenda.
7 p.m.: Burr Oak Regional Water District, Tom Jenkins Dam Water Office, 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Rd., Glouster.
7 p.m.: Coolville Village Council, Coolville Village Hall, 26319 Main St., Coolville.
7 p.m.: Lee Township Board of Trustees, Lee Township Office, 2013 Mill St., Albany.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
10 a.m.: Ohio Area 14 Workforce Development Board, Ohio University Inn & Conference Center, 331 Richland Ave., Athens.
10 a.m.: Hocking Valley Community Residential Center, 111 W. 29 Drive, Nelsonville.
10 a.m.: Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Committee, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St., Marietta.
10:30 a.m.: Hocking Conservancy District, district office, 560 W. Union St., Athens.
10:45 a.m.: Buckeye Hills Regional Council Regional Transportation Planning Organization, 1400 Pike St., Marietta.
11 a.m.: Athens County Land Bank, 27 S. High St., Glouster. In-person and virtual.
3:30 p.m.: Athens County Board of Elections, board office, 15 S. Court St. #130, Athens.
5:30 p.m.: Alexander Township Board of Trustees, 8711 Harner Rd., Athens.
5:30 p.m.: Chauncey Village Council, Chauncey Village Hall, 42 Converse St., Chauncey. In-person and livestream.
6 p.m.: Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Governing Board, 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey.
6 p.m.: Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Advisory Committee, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. In-person and livestream.
6 p.m.: Nelsonville-York City School District Board of Education, Nelsonville-York Middle School, 2 Buckeye Drive, Nelsonville.
6 p.m.: Trimble Township Wastewater Treatment District, 18551 Jacksonville Rd., Glouster.
6:30 p.m.: Amesville Village Council, 21 Maple St., Amesville.
7 p.m.: Alexander Local School District Board of Education, Alexander High School library, 6125 School Rd., Albany. In-person and livestream.
Thursday, Dec. 14
8 a.m.: Athens County Regional Planning Commission, Athens County Emergency Medical Services, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens.
Noon: Athens County Creating Healthy Communities Coalition, Zoom (password 786447).
6 p.m.: Bern Township Board of Trustees, Bern Township Office, 16877 Joy Rd., Sharpsburg.
6:30 p.m.: Albany Planning Commission, Albany Village Hall, 5153 Alton St., Albany.
Friday, Dec. 15
No public meetings.
Monday, Dec. 18
1 p.m.: Buckeye Hills Regional Council Broadband Committee, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St., Marietta.
4 p.m.: Athens County Children Services Board, Athens County Children Services, 14 Stonybrook Drive, Athens.
6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, and over Zoom.
7 p.m.: Athens City Council, third floor of the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. In-person and livestream.
Correction: A previous version of this article erroneously stated the date for a Chauncey Village Council meeting. It has been updated with the correct information.
