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local news roundup
NOTE: The Athens County Independent shares news from other media outlets and organizations we believe to be reliable. However, the organizations cited are responsible for the accuracy of their own reports and announcements.
athens city council In consideration limit exist Recreational Marijuana Use exist Public area, including parks. (post)
Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and coronavirus season is peak. (Axios)
Ohio University Professor Jeff Dabelko Contribute to congressional mandates Fifth National Climate Change Assessment.His work focuses on the impact of climate change on U.S. international interests. (Ohio University)
this Ohio Sustainable Public Energy Council will be added 50 electric vehicle charging stations Traveling across southern Ohio, use $12.5 million Awards come from U.S. Department of Transportation. (OPEC)
local history podcast invisible ground and Southeast Ohio History Center Received a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (NEH)
Ohio has some The most unequal tax policy In the U.S., according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.this tax burden At poorest 20% Number of households in the Buckeye State is double the one Richest 1%. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Trumbull County Grand Jury refuse to prosecute a woman World Health Organization experienced a miscarriage After 3 visits to the doctor, I went home.this county attorney accuse the woman Abuse of corpses, a fifth-degree felony. (State House News Bureau)
a federation Judge persist in Ohio Election Law Implemented last year, including Strict voter ID requirements. (Associated Press)
New guidance from federal agencies will Finish funny quips along the highway Mentoring Ohioans road traffic safety. (State House News Bureau)
one ohio house committee Held hearing a bill last week Transgender student in bar from using bathroom consistent with their gender. The bill has not yet been voted out of committee and may undergo minor changes. (State House News Bureau)
Activity
- Eclipse Company Store Trivia Night: Tuesday, January 16, 7 to 9 p.m., Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, plain
- Out of This World Book Club: Wednesday, January 17, 6 to 7 p.m., The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Rd., plain
- Donkey Coffee Designated Space: Tuesday, January 16, 9 to 11 p.m., Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., athens
- UCM Center Community Lunch: Wednesday, January 17, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., athens
- Hocking College Bingo: Wednesday, January 17, 4-9 p.m., 185 W. Canal St. (former LS location), nelsonville
- Donkey Coffee Open Stage: Thursday, January 18, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., athens
- UCM Center Community Dinner: Thursday, January 18, 5-6:30 p.m., United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., athens
- Albany VFW 9893 Bingo: 5-10pm Friday, January 19, 3025 Dickson Rd., Albany
- Donkey Coffee Presents: Eastwood Plastic Lemonade – Free Show: Friday, January 19, 8:30–10 p.m., Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., athens
- MLK Day of Service in Tablertown: Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The People of Color Museum, 9035 SR 329, Stewart
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: HD Live – Verdi’s Nabucco: Saturday, January 20, 12:55–4pm, The Ridges Auditorium, 135 Ridges Circle, athens
- River of Time Boutique & Gallery – Free Concert with Jorma Kaukonen and Friends: Saturday, January 20, 1-2 p.m., River of Time Boutique & Gallery, 19 W. Washington St., athens
- Tour of the Athena – Paint & Sip: Saturday, January 20, 5 to 7 p.m., Athena Cinemas, 20 S. Court St., athens
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announcement
Note: All information is current as of Monday morning when posted on the bulletin board. Click the link to find the latest news.
Athens County Public Library Closed today (January 16th) due to weather conditions.
city of athens
- Christmas tree pickup: Discarded live Christmas trees will be collected for recycling on Tuesdays and Fridays at the end of this month. Place the tree at the curb and call the yard waste collection hotline at 740-592-3343 to schedule a free collection.
- Residential area improvement bids: The city is accepting sealed bids for residential improvement projects, including sidewalk marking updates and signalization, lighting, sidewalk and accessibility improvements on State, Mill, Washington and Union streets between Congress and College streets. The deadline for bidding is 2:30 pm on February 12, when bids will be opened and read.
Nelsonville
- Cooking sequence: Water users in the Village of Buchtel are required to comply with a boil order until noon today (January 16); Walnut Street east of Burr Oak Boulevard; Burr Oak Boulevard northeast of Hillside Drive, including Critchfield Drive, Star Village, Sylvania Avenue, Carbon Hill-Buchtel Road, Sandy Lane, Dew Lane and Bessemer Road.
public meeting
Note: The schedule is based on meeting notices issued by public agencies and regular meeting schedules of community organizations. This timetable may change after posting on the notice board – please check our website for the latest information.
Unless otherwise stated, all meetings are face-to-face.
Tuesday, January 16
9:30 am: athens county board of commissionersAthens County Courthouse Annex, 2nd Floor, 15 S. Court St., athens, and live streaming.agenda
10 o’clock in the morning: Athens County Budget Committee, Athens County Courthouse Annex, 1st Floor, 15 S. Court St., athens.
4 pm: Athens County Veterans Service CommissionOhio Employment – Athens County, 88 N. Plains Rd., Suite 102, plain.
3pm: Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority BoardCommissioner Pressley-Wells Building, 10 Hope Drive, athens.
17:00: rome town board of directorsRome Town Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart.
17:00: Tri-County Career Center Education CommitteeTri-County Career Center, 15676 SR 691, Room 108, nelsonville.
5:30 pm: Athens City Historic Preservation CommitteeAthens City Building, 8 East Washington Street, athens.
18:00: Tri-County Career Center Education CommitteeTri-County Career Center, 15676 SR 691, Room 108, nelsonville.
18:00: bern town board of directorsBern Town Hall, 16877 Happy Road, sharpsburg.
7pm: Burr Oak Regional Water DistrictTom Jenkins Dam Water Office, 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Road, gloucester.
7pm: Courville Village CouncilCoulville Village Hall, 26319 Main St., Courville.
7pm: Lee Town Board of DirectorsLee Township Hall, 2013 Mill St., Albany.
7pm: Nelsonville Police and Fire CommissionNelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville. Meetings are being held to discuss developing city employee vehicle usage policies and police and fire department equipment and vehicle needs; and to solicit public input.
Wednesday, January 17
10 o’clock in the morning: Ohio Region 14 Workforce Development CouncilOhio University Inn and Conference Center, 331 Richland Ave., athens.
10 o’clock in the morning: Hocking Valley Community Residential Center111 W. 29 Drive, nelsonville.
10:30 am: Hocking ReserveRegional Office, 560 W. Union St., athens.
11 a.m.: Athens County Land Bank27 South High Street, gloucesterand live broadcast.
noon: Athens Affordable Housing CouncilAthens City Building, 8 East Washington Street, athens.
1 pm: Athens County Port AuthorityOhio University Innovation Center, Room 103, 340 W. State St., athensand zoom.
3:30 pm: Athens County Board of ElectionsBoard Office, 15 S. Court St. #130, athens.
4 pm: Federal Hocking Local School District Board of Education, Commonwealth Hocking High School Library, 8461 State Highway 144, Stewart. special board meeting Discuss district finances and hold executive meetings to discuss hiring and negotiations for district personnel.
5:30 pm: Athens Municipal Commission for Disabled PersonsAthens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. agenda.
5:30 pm: Alexandria Township Board of Directors8711 Hana Road, athens.
18:00: Athens-Meigs Educational Services Center21 Birch Avenue, Chauncey.
18:00: Hawking Adena Bike Trail Advisory CommitteeAthens Community Center, 701 E. State St., athens, and live streaming.
18:00: Tianbao Town Sewage Treatment Area18551 Jacksonville Road, gloucester.
6:30 pm: amesville village council21 Maple Street, amesville.
Thursday, January 18
8 a.m.: Athens County Regional Planning CommissionAthens County Emergency Medical Services, 21 Kenny Drive, athens.
9 a.m.: Ohio University Board of Trustees, Ohio University, Walter Hall 104, 25 S. Green Drive, athens, and live broadcast. Executive session until 1:30 p.m. agenda
noon: athens planning committeethird floor, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., athens, and live streaming. agenda.
noon: Athens County Creates Alliance for Healthy Communities, skyrocketing (Password 786447).
5:30 pm: Athens Recreation Advisory CommitteeAthens Community Center, 701 E. State St., athens.
18:00: bern town board of directorsBern Town Hall, 16877 Happy Road, sharpsburg.
18:00: Nelsonville Dog Park Board Meeting, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, nelsonville. Meeting discussions: Grants and fundraising, dog park site status, local partnerships, dog park design and dog park rules.
Friday, January 19
9 a.m.: Ohio University Board of Trustees, Ohio University, Walter Hall 104, 25 S. Green Drive, athens, and live streaming.agenda
Monday, January 22
17:00: rome town board of directorsRome Town Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart.
18:00: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (317) CommitteeDairy Farm, 8000 Dairy Lane, athens, and via zoom.agenda
18:00: yorktown board of directorsYorktown Fire Department, 15255 Elm Rock Rd., nelsonville.
7pm: athens city councilthird floor, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., athens, and live streaming. agenda.
7pm: Nelsonville City CouncilNelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, nelsonvilleand live broadcast.
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