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Hocking College removes inflatables and updates entry fees at Lake Snowden
For those who enjoy fishing, swimming and camping at local campground Lake Snowden, recent changes in policies may come as a surprise. Located in Albany and operated and owned by Hocking College, Lake Snowden is used as a venue for events, such as the Polar Bear Plunge and Ohio Pawpaw Festival, as well as a campground and a site for programming at the college. Lake Snowden offers many outdoor activities...
Residents up in arms over impacts of sewer project
LOGAN — The ongoing sewage and road situation at North Orchard and Culver streets has become “atrocious,” remarked one resident at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. The perhaps too-aptly named Vicky Flood was one of multiple residents to show up and complain about the ongoing work, a $6.03 million sewer renovation affecting (or set to affect) many of Logan’s central neighborhoods. Back in January, the Logan Daily News reported on...
Things to know
No On-street Parking NELSONVILLE — The City of Nelsonville announces that Fort Street, from Washington Street to Scott Street will have no on-street parking from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesdya and Friday. The parking ban is in effect so that crews can perform asphalt paving to the road surface. Expect delays, please avoid this area and use an alternate route. Copperheads Clinic ...
Three officers ask court for favorable ruling in civil rights lawsuit
COLUMBUS — Three of the police defendants in a Murray City man’s federal civil rights lawsuit over seizure of his guns have asked a court to issue judgment in their favor. Carl Wilderman, Craig Johnson and Kyle Arnett were all Hocking County Sheriff’s deputies when the incident occurred that later prompted Robert L. Wolfe to file his lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division. Wilderman is still with the sheriff’s office, but Johnson and Arnett have both taken other...
Athens County parks and playgrounds among projects to get state funds
Rome Township Community Park, The Village of Buchtel and two projects in Nelsonville are among those slated to receive funds through Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. The Ohio House of Representatives passed the bill Thursday. It now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature and final approval. According to Chairman of the House Finance Committee, State Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville), the bill...
Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship
NELSONVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity, has announced new funding opportunities to advance conservation, environmental stewardship and the greater well-being of Appalachian Ohio. Thanks to a transformative $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), funding is available to support community projects, scholarships, fellowships, research and innovation in the areas of conservation and environmental stewardship. “We’re grateful to the...
Athens council considers using DUI Court Fund to pay workers
ATHENS, Ohio – During a special session held during its committees meeting Monday, Athens City Council heard second reading of an ordinance that would use a different source for half of the salaries for two municipal court employees. Currently, the two employees’ pay comes from the city’s General Fund....
'We have to change this culture': Army vet not hiding intentions for Morgan boys hoops
McCONNELSVILLE — All Joseph Marcinko wanted was an opportunity. He merely needed to take a trip down Ohio 60 to find it. Marcinko, a career military man who grew up in Meigs County, was approved in May to replace the departed Rob Justice as the new boys basketball coach at Morgan High School. He hit the ground running, making the rounds with players and faculty alike at the school in an effort to introduce himself.
Near Eastside Neighborhood Association’s Porchfest brings free live music to residential homes Sunday
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Every year over 200 communities around the country celebrate the unique character of their neighborhoods with informal community music festivals known as “porchfests.”. Athens gets its own for the first time Sunday with the inaugural Near Eastside Neighborhood Association (NENA) Porchfest. Kicking off at...
New fire department headquarters opening this winter
The new Athens Fire Department Headquarters has been under construction for about a year and is on track to open in the winter despite some delays. The new station, located near the Stimson Avenue roundabout, is replacing the current station at 61 Columbus Road, Athens Fire Chief Robert Rymer said.
Area residents weigh in on proposed fee to save the local recycling center
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A large crowd gathered at the Athens Community Center this week with strong opinions about a proposed parcel fee. The Athens Hocking Solid Waste District wants to impose the $24 annual fee as part of its 15-year financial plan, which includes purchasing and running the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers.
Athens County public meetings
The Athens Township Trustees will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union St., Athens, to discuss evaluation and recommended maintenance of all township public roads contained in a report submitted by National Pavement Analysis, LLC.The Village of Albany Grants Committee and Albany Improvement Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 1 in the village council room.The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program will host a hybrid public meeting on a proposal to build affordable housing options in Athens County. The meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 2 at the SAOP offices,...
NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson visits Southeast Ohio to support local arts initiatives
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Last night, local, state, and national representatives gathered at Stuart’s Opera House for a public discussion on the impact and importance of the arts in Southeast Ohio. This meeting was the final event in a day-long visit by National Endowment for the Arts Chair...
United Way of MPM Welcomes Tracey Ballas as New Executive Director
ZANESVILLE, OH – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties hosted an event for community members to meet their new Executive Director. The event was held at the Downtown Exchange where Tracey Ballas was able to introduce herself to the people she’ll see everyday. Ballas says...
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