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What is The Smallest Town in Ohio?
Rendville, Ohio: The Smallest Town with a Big History. Rendville's history traces back to the late 19th century when the Ohio Central Coal Company established it as a coal mining town. The town thrived during this era, attracting a diverse population of miners nationwide, including many African Americans. Rendville even made history by electing Ohio's first African American mayor, Dr. Isaiah Tuppins.
Athens City Code Enforcement goes on blitz by citing 25 West Side properties
Athens City Code Enforcement has been active in recent weeks by issuing 25 citations in the West Side neighborhood that are in violation of City Code. Athens Councilwoman Solveig Spjeldnes, who represents the 1st Ward that includes the West Side, has asked City Hall to do something about a junkyard on Second Street and several other residential locations in the 1st Ward that violate city code but it was a long time coming before any action was taken. ...
Athens County shop owner hosts music festival in Logan
NELSONVILLE — Just outside Nelsonville, on the once bustling highway swallowed up by progress, lies a hidden gem. Set your GPS and take this short, summer drive through lush green trees and lonely asphalt to 17616 Haydenville Road. Insea Sound Shop is a must see experience for every musician. The Sound Shop has everything a musician could possibly want. If you are looking for guitar lessons, instrument repair, accessories, recording...
Who you're voting for: Taylor Sappington (D) runs for Athens County Treasurer
Taylor Sappington, who is well-known for his work as Nelsonville city auditor, has decided to add his name into the race for Athens County treasurer. His campaign focus is largely stability and maintenance on current successes, he said. “You can’t just assume it’s going to get done and that the right thing is going to get done,” Sappington said. “You have to get your hands dirty, get in there and do it yourself.” ...
Athens City School District is adding solar panels to cut down on electricity spending
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City School District’s elementary schools and district office are getting upgrades to their roofs with new solar panels to help cut down their spending on electricity. The project has been in the works for a long time, according to Superintendent Thomas Gibbs. “This...
Federal Valley Resource Center provides a source of health and entertainment
STEWART — Past East State Street and right off from US 50 East in a town not far from Athens city limits, a school from many years ago still stands — Rome-Canaan School, belonging to the Stewart community. In existence since 1897, the school started as just a two-room school building with a bell tower. Throughout the school years, more buildings have been added to it. By 1997, the school building became obsolete as the Federal-Hocking School District formed and shuffled students into new buildings. ...
ODOT construction projects include slip repair
The following projects are anticipated to affect highways in Athens County during the Week of July 22-26. Outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com. US 50/Washington Road signal replacement/turn lane installation — A signal replacement and turn lane installation project is taking place at U.S. 50/Washington Road. Estimated Completion: Nov. 1 US 50/East State Street resurfacing — A resurfacing project is taking place on U.S. 50 between Della Drive and River Road. Lane closures are place in...
Defendants in gun confiscation lawsuit say court order clearly authorized their action
COLUMBUS — Three of the current or former Hocking County Sheriff’s deputies who are being sued in federal court over the seizure of a county resident’s guns have denied one of the plaintiff’s key claims –that a court order they served on him in February 2023 did not require him to surrender his firearms immediately, but instead gave him a few days in which to do so. Sheriff’s officers Caleb Moritz, Craig Johnson, Carl Wilderman and Kyle Arnett had come to the Murray City home...
Athens hosts another successful Ohio Brew Week
Court Street hosted a crowd of well over 100 attendees on Saturday, when the Last Call event for Ohio Brew Week took place. The event blocked off a portion of the road and featured a wide variety of beer, food and merchandise booths along the sidewalks. Those attending the event appeared to be in high spirits as they perused the booths and listened attentively to the variety of bands on the main stage. ...
The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, July 22–26, 2024
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens. Noon: Hocking Athens Perry...
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