Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information.
Audits released:
- Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority: Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023.
- Village of Glouster: Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2023.
- Ames Township: Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2024.
Traffic
- City of Athens
- Move-in traffic: Stimson Avenue Bridge will operate one-way inbound only beginning the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 19 until 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Exiting Athens, use East State Street, Richland Avenue, or Columbus Road. Stimson Avenue from East State Street to 1804 Way will remain open in both directions.
- Ohio Department of Transportation:
- SR 144 culvert replacement: Between Main Street and Four Mile Creek Road. The road is closed; detour U.S. 50 to SR 124 to SR 144. Estimated completion: Aug. 29.
- U.S. 33 and SR 682 roundabout: SR 682 at U.S. 33. Open with flaggers. Right shoulder is closed on U.S. 33 westbound. Off ramp from U.S. 33 west to SR 682 closed. Use the non-interchange exit for Chauncey then turn right onto North Plains Road. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- U.S. 50 RCUT: Reduced collision U-turn construction is taking place on U.S. 50 at Coolville. Lane closures are in place in both directions. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- U.S. 33 Athens-Meigs expansion: Motorists may encounter flaggers at the highway’s intersections with Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton and Rainbow Lake roads, as well as SR 681. Estimated completion: 2028.
- Nelsonville:
- Canal Street project: Construction to install wheelchair ramps and clean up completed road sections resumes Wed, Aug. 20 until Tue, Sept. 2, with single lane closures as needed. Road closures will continue at Old U.S. Highway 33, East Canal Street, West Canal Street, West Washington Street, Burr Oak Blvd., and Happy Hollow Road. Lane closures in place. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
General
- Teens try out the bells: Ages 12-18 are invited to learn how to play the bells at a no-commitment day of play, which doubles as an info session for parents. 4–5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Tuesdays moving forward. Parents are welcome. Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart.
- Nelsonville Dog Park Board meeting: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, to discuss status of site, fundraising, park rules, and more. Citizens comments welcome in person or to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1 p.m. the same day. Open to the public. Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville.
- Amputee and limb difference community family beach day: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Strouds Run State Park, 11661 State Park Road, Athens.
- Monthly community inclusivity conversation: Public is invited to share thoughts on how to make Athens welcoming to all, at the Food for Thought series from the Athens Public Relations Commission. 2–4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens.
- Sales tax overcharge: Ohioans who were still charged sales tax during the state’s two-week tax-free period (Aug. 1–14) should take their receipt or digital copy to the retailer for a refund on the tax amount. Applications also available online.
