The Scoop Announcements Nov. 19–25, 2024

Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information.

Food bank distribution: SEO Foodbank will distribute only turkeys on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Athens State Fairgrounds at 286 W. Union St. Turkeys are available to residents of Athens County with I.D., whose income falls under 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Toy drive: Chief Logan FFA will hold a toy drive on Saturday, Nov. 23, along the route of the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Donations of new, unopened toy items will be accepted at the Nelsonville Depot at 33 W. Canal St. in Nelsonville from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., and in Haydenville at the railroad crossing on Wandling Road from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2024 Nelsonville/York Township Christmas baskets: Applications for Christmas baskets will be available starting Friday, Nov. 29. Applicants must live in the city of Nelsonville or York Township; application does not guarantee receiving a basket. Forms will be available at Nelsonville Fire Department and Nelsonville Water Department, both at 211 Lake Hope Drive or apply online. Applications close Dec. 7.
Gifts for seniors: Participate in HAPCAP’s 2024 Super Senior Donation Drive by dropping off a present that will go to a Meals on Wheels client. Accepting new items including socks, slippers, gloves, hats, cough drops, lip balm, tea, crackers, puzzles, books, or other comfort treats. Dropoff locations in Athens, Nelsonville and Logan. Donations due by Friday, Dec. 6.

Emergency elections meeting: The Athens County Board of Elections will have an emergency board meeting regarding the 2024 budget and 2025 budget at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 19, at the board office, 15 S. Court St. Room 130, Athens.

Athens leaf pickup: City of Athens loose-leaf pickup is in Area #3 this week through Friday, Nov. 22, including the Southside, Old Coach, and Blackburn Hills neighborhoods.
Nelsonville leaf pickup: City of Nelsonville loose leaf pickup will occur this week on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (continued on even-numbered weekday dates through Dec. 6, except for Nov. 28, Thanksgiving). Rake leaves to curbside; do not include branches, sticks, grass clippings or tall grass, which can clog and damage equipment. City crews will not rake leaves.

Athens

Sells Park Dam: The Sells Park Parking Area and access at the end of Avon Place is closed for maintenance. Expected completion: today, Nov. 19.
West Union Street: Traffic is now two-way from SR 682 to Shafer Street. While preparing for paving, crews will work on sidewalks on the north side of the street, as well as install water service lines, drains, curbs, and gutters from Herrold Avenue to Shafer Street. Flaggers may be present in the work area. Expected completion: November 2024.

Monroe Street: New stop signs have been installed on streets that intersect with Monroe Street.
Converse Street: Crews are installing service laterals with a flagging operation on Nov. 18–19.
Jacobs Avenue: Crew will be on Jacobs Avenue between Nye Street and Birge Drive. Birge Drive from SR13 to Ellis Road will be open to local traffic only on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Paving: Crew will begin laying asphalt on Thursday, Nov. 21, or Friday, Nov. 22, and will include Monroe, May and Mill streets. Expected completion: Nov. 27.