Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information.
Traffic
- City of Athens:
- Bike path maintenance: Athens County maintenance staff will be cutting back hanging tree limbs along the bikeway June 9–13, primarily during periods of rain.
- Court Street between Washington Street and State Street will be closed 6 a.m.–midnight, Saturday, June 14, for Boogie on the Bricks.
- Ohio Department of Transportation:
- U.S. 33 and SR 682 roundabout: Traffic maintained by flaggers on SR 682. Right shoulder closed on U.S. 33 westbound. SR 682 ramp to U.S. 33 westbound closed April 1 through Aug. 1. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- SR 7 resurfacing: Meigs County line to Church Road. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: July 15.
- Coolville RCUT: Construction began on May 27 on U.S. 50 at Coolville. Lane closures will be in place in both directions.
Athens County
- The City of Athens is hiring:
- Water Treatment Plant Manager (full time)
- Program Specialist (Athletics/Fitness) (full time)
- Rural Action Green Lunch Series: “The State of AmeriCorps: What we know and what we can do.” Tuesday, June 10, noon–1 p.m. The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains.
- Athens Bounty on the Bricks: Tickets are available for the annual Bounty on the Bricks event, 6:30–10 p.m. August 9; $125. Registration ends Thursday, July 31.
- Honor roll: Alexander Junior/Senior High School has released its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024–25 school year.
- Wellness symposium: Registration is open for the Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025, sponsored by The Gathering Place, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Friday, June 13. Sign up here. Burr Oak Lodge, 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster.
- Summer PB&J distribution: Alexander Local School District’s 18th Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Project presented by Athens County Children Services will be held Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon, June 5–July 31. Receive a free week’s supply of peanut butter and jelly with bread. Alexander Elementary School, 6105 School Road, Albany.
- Jacksonville, Trimble, Glouster Community Cleanup Day: Drop off 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday June 14. Any items on flier through link listed as “accepted for free” can be placed on the curb no later than 8 a.m.; will be transported for you. Call 740-753-6885 with questions. Trimble Middle School, 18500 Jacksonville Road, Jacksonville.
- Coolville Founder’s Day: Community activities, goodies. Day also features a Cruise-In, registration for which begins at 9 a.m. Held 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Main St., Coolville.
- Baseball tournament: The 8th Annual Sunday Creek Classic Baseball Tournament begins at noon Friday, June 13, and ends Sunday, June 15. Glouster Memorial Park, S. High St., Glouster.
Chauncey
- Scam alert: The Village of Chauncey warns residents of a text-to-bill-pay scam. If you receive a text from 1-866-647-1888, please alert police and the village office.
Nelsonville
- HVAC contractors wanted: Hocking Athens Perry Community Action is seeking HVAC contractors at the Housing Office in Nelsonville. Apply by 4 p.m. Friday, June 20.
