The Scoop Announcements Nov. 5–11, 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.

Athens Public Transit: Rides on APT are free today, Nov. 5, for Election Day.
Winter energy crisis financial relief: HAPCAP’s Winter Crisis Program provides bulk fuel (propane, wood, coal, fuel oil, kerosene) for eligible households in Athens, Hocking and Perry counties, who are facing emergency situations regarding gas or electric service. To apply, call 740-868-1908 or apply online.
Athens leaf pickup: This week, city of Athens loose-leaf pickup is in Area #1: north of Stimson Avenue, east of Grosvenor Street and east of the Hocking River, including Columbia Avenue above Roosevelt Drive and Columbus Road past North Lancaster Street.
Nelsonville leaf pickup: City of Nelsonville loose leaf pickup will occur between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6; Friday, Nov. 8; and Tuesday, Nov. 12. 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

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 date: Nov. 2024.

Nelsonville

Hocking Parkway: Hocking Parkway will be closed between both ends of Loop Road for Hocking College home football games, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Use Loop Road as a detour.

Albany traffic signal replacement: U.S. 50 at Washington Road/Meadowbrook Road in Albany. Short-term lane closures with flaggers. Expected completion: Nov. 1.
SR 144 slope stabilization: One lane will be closed between Jewell Hollow Road and Bethany Ridge Road; traffic maintained with temporary signals. Expected completion: Nov. 15.