Your neighborhood's being bypassed — and fall's looking wild 🎸🏈
Good morning, Athens County. Heads up, Dover Township — a proposed data center may skip local review entirely, answering only to state agencies while your neighborhood watches from the sidelines. That's a zoning wrinkle worth paying attention to. Meanwhile, Carpenter Street drivers get a consolation prize: one lane starting Monday through August 14, so budget an extra few minutes and maybe a podcast.
On the national front, Tulsa moves closer to a landmark $105 million reparations package for the 1921 Greenwood massacre — a meaningful step toward acknowledging a painful chapter in American history. On a considerably brighter note, fall is shaping up nicely around here: Ashley McBryde hits the stage September 26th, Bobcats football is on the horizon, and fresh real estate listings are waiting inside.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Data center could avoid local review entirely
🏗️ A Dover Township data center could bypass local oversight entirely. If a developer purchases land in specific areas of Dover Township, the project would only need review from the Ohio EPA and Ohio Department of Commerce—skipping local approval altogether. Read more
Updated summer construction traffic information in Athens
🚧 Athens drivers, brace for lane changes starting Monday. Carpenter Street will be reduced to one lane beginning July 27 through August 14. Read more
Nestled at the crossroads of Meigs, Athens, and Vinton counties, this stunning 174-acre tract offers classic Appalachian beauty, world-class deer and turkey hunting, marketable timber, and endless potential just 20 minutes from Athens!
This charming Nelsonville ranch on 2.7 acres offers cathedral wood ceilings, a cozy wood stove, walkout basement, and a backyard creek — all just minutes from Ohio University and Hocking Hills!
This charming 4-bedroom Nelsonville classic, built in 1900, sits on a cozy lot in a welcoming small-town community — a great opportunity to put your personal stamp on a piece of local history!
Country music star Ashley McBryde takes the stage at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens on September 26! Catch this powerhouse performer live at 47 E Union St for an unforgettable night of music.
Cheer on the Stonehill Skyhawks as they take on the Ohio Bobcats at Peden Stadium in Athens, OH on September 26th — grab your seats and bring your team spirit!
Gridiron excitement comes to Athens as the Central Michigan Chippewas clash with the Ohio Bobcats on October 10th at Peden Stadium! Grab your seats at 200 Richland Ave for an unforgettable college football showdown!
Your voice matters! Join the Athens County Public Library's Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 20 at the Nelsonville Public Library (95 W Washington St), where community members are welcome to share their thoughts during public comment.
Gridiron glory awaits at Peden Stadium in Athens, OH, as the Eastern Michigan Eagles clash with the Ohio Bobcats on October 24th! Don't miss this exciting MAC matchup at 200 Richland Ave.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. unemployment claims dipped last week, keeping the labor market in a sluggish “slow-hire, slow-fire” groove despite June’s weak job growth.
Tulsa reparations plan moved toward a $105 million package for survivors and descendants of the 1921 Greenwood massacre, a long-overdue reckoning with “Black Wall Street.”
Colorado attack investigation said eight people were injured after a man allegedly set them on fire at a hostage-support event, and investigators are treating it as a terror case.
Russia and Ukraine failed again to nail down a ceasefire, though both sides agreed to keep swapping prisoners and pretending that counts as progress.
Donald Trump repeated his claim of a genocide against white South Africans, a charge a judge previously dismissed as “imaginary.”
Austin Tice surfaced in newly uncovered Syrian intelligence files showing the missing U.S. journalist was imprisoned by Assad’s regime.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
— Ephesians 4:29
This verse reminds us to be mindful of the words we speak, using them to uplift and encourage others, rather than tear them down. By choosing our words wisely, we can create a positive and supportive community around us.
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