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In today’s Indy: A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
NAMI Athens has added a fundraising component to its annual walk to offer more programs like its eight-week class for people with mental illness and their families.
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court’s Aug. 28 ruling that overturned the city's ban on single-use plastic bags.
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court's Aug. 28 ruling that overturned its ban on single-use plastic bags.
Judge George McCarthy’s ruling included facts outside the case, which could cause it to be overturned on appeal.
Judge George McCarthy's ruling included facts outside the case, which could cause it to be overturned on appeal.
A landlord can’t threaten to kick you out, change your locks, shut off your utilities, or set your property out to try to get you to move.
A landlord can't threaten to kick you out, change your locks, shut off your utilities, or set your property out to try to get you to move.
The council’s lengthy meeting included a stipend for the acting city manager and another settlement payment involving Greg Smith.
And some of y’all think possums are scary 😜
The U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Athens County to its most severe drought category, as the area bakes under extreme heat.
Emergency transport can cost tens of thousands of dollars — and many providers are out-of-network, leaving patients on the hook.
Due to anticipated high temperatures, the HAPCAP Glouster Office reception area will be open to the public as an emergency cooling station this Wednesday and Thursday from 8AM - 4PM and Friday from 8AM - 3 PM. Athens friends can visit the M-F 6AM-8PM, Sat 8AM-4PM, and Sun 1PM-5PM.
More on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway’s reopening, construction delays, progress on the new boat launch and public exercise equipment.
Due to anticipated high temperatures, the Athens Community Center will be an emergency cooling station August 26 through August 30 during regular hours. People needing to get out of the heat may use the lobby areas while the center is open.
Cooling station hours of operation are: Monday-Friday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
For more information contact Andrew Chiki, Deputy Service-Safety Director, 740-592-3340.
Happy Monday! Here are this week's public meetings. Welcome back to school, y'all!
🗞️ https://athensindependent.com/the-bulletin-board-public-meetings-aug-26-sept-2-2024/
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
The annual Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Competition at Stuart's Opera House is a showcase of skill and musical tradition.
Check out the link below to see the winners and browse additional photos!
https://athensindependent.com/gallery-ohio-state-old-time-fiddlers-competition-2024/
Advocates hope the lawsuit prompts a “public conversation about predatory landlords.”
The annual Parade of the Hills Festival brings the Nelsonville community together to celebrate local traditions and express small-town pride.
https://athensindependent.com/gallery-poth-2024/
Former councilman Greg Smith filed a protest against the city’s vote to place a renewal of the 5-year general maintenance levy.
The drought has worsened since we last reported on its effects on local farms on Aug. 1 https://athensindependent.com/regional-farms-suffer-from-summer-drought/
Little Fish offers vibrant, elevated cuisine and house craft beers in a tranquil, family-friendly setting on the outskirts of Athens.
Consumers 21+ may now purchase recreational ma*****na from two dispensaries in Athens.
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 20.
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 20–26, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Aug. 20.
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Aug. 20–26, 2024
The Ohio University Board of Trustees has approved a resolution renaming the College of Fine Arts to the Jeffery D. Chaddock and Mark A. Morrow College of Fine Arts.
The board approval follows a $25 million gift commitment from distinguished philanthropists Jeffery Chaddock BSC ’88 and Mark Morrow that is positioned to advance Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts, supporting its mission of fostering creativity and education.
This commitment aims to enhance programs and facilities, enriching the experience for students, faculty and the broader Appalachian community. 💚
Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts
📰» ohio.edu/news/2024/08/ohios-college-fine-arts-be-renamed-following-transformational-gift-commitment-jeffery
Polling Location Change for Nelsonville 3 and Nelsonville 4 Voting Precincts starting with the 2024 November General Election
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to,
-Meet in Executive Session under ORC 121.22(G) to discuss City Personnel and Legal Matters with possible action to be taken.
-Discuss and act on an ordinance / resolution to enter into an agreement with ODOT for the TAP Mobility Corridor.
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to [email protected] by 1PM, Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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This week's public meetings
The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Aug. 19–26, 2024
In this week's Inside Courts, Tom Hodson recaps the verdict in the civil suit against Ohio University for the death of a student in 2018.
The family of Collin Wiant, who died off-campus in a 2018 hazing incident, sued OU for negligence. Judge Lisa Sadler of the Ohio Court of Claims granted OU’s request for summary judgment, meaning the suit is over without a trial
The decision by the Ohio Court of Claims means that OU will not have to face Collin Wiant's family in a trial.
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