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Nelsonville City Council is holding several committee meetings tonight. See the agendas through link in comments.
09/01/2026

Nelsonville City Council is holding several committee meetings tonight. See the agendas through link in comments.

Chauncey area residents: join us this Wednesday, 5–7 p.m. at the Athens Friends Meeting House for our Summer Listening S...
08/31/2026

Chauncey area residents: join us this Wednesday, 5–7 p.m. at the Athens Friends Meeting House for our Summer Listening Series! Come add your voice to local news. We'll have complimentary ice cream and pie (from Flour & Thyme), and kids activities.

Can't make it? Take our survey in the comments!

As a heads up, we're experiencing connectivity difficulties and may be slow to respond to emails and social media this w...
08/31/2026

As a heads up, we're experiencing connectivity difficulties and may be slow to respond to emails and social media this week. Thanks for your patience! 🤝

Public meetings for this week are also available on the website. See link in comments!
08/31/2026

Public meetings for this week are also available on the website. See link in comments!

Today's the last day to let us know your thoughts on how we can better serve your neighborhood. Take our survey and let ...
08/31/2026

Today's the last day to let us know your thoughts on how we can better serve your neighborhood. Take our survey and let us know what matters to you in local news!

The county is assessing damages from heavy rainfall, while Trimble to Athens continue to respond to damage in their comm...
08/31/2026

The county is assessing damages from heavy rainfall, while Trimble to Athens continue to respond to damage in their communities. Read more through link comments. ⬇️

Adam Lewis, owner of Taco John's on Richland Ave, writes about ongoing road construction: "A 40% drop in revenue, lost j...
08/30/2026

Adam Lewis, owner of Taco John's on Richland Ave, writes about ongoing road construction: "A 40% drop in revenue, lost jobs, and official advisories directing traffic away from open doors during peak move-in week is not a minor inconvenience — it is a critical business crisis." Read his full letter through link in comments.

Flat track motorcycle racing kicked up some dust last weekend at the Athens County Fairgrounds, where 15 races were held...
08/30/2026

Flat track motorcycle racing kicked up some dust last weekend at the Athens County Fairgrounds, where 15 races were held. 🏍️ See photos and read more through the link in comments.

At a five-hour charter council session Monday, Nelsonville's AI policy was a topic of discussion. 🖥️ "I’d love to point ...
08/29/2026

At a five-hour charter council session Monday, Nelsonville's AI policy was a topic of discussion. 🖥️ "I’d love to point out the irony of us passing an ordinance saying we don’t want a data center here, yet we’re so open to using AI,” council member Charlotte Beach said. Read more through link in comments.

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