Today
in Athens
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alexander Local School District announced earlier this month that gifted students will lose formal services because the Talented and Gifted Coordinator position is vacant—this change may affect students who depend on specialized academic support. The Athens Messenger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bulletin Board shows public meetings from Aug. 18th to Aug. 25th with some sessions already held on Aug. 18th and others scheduled today and in the coming days in Athens and nearby areas—meetings include emergency reviews, budget sessions, and discussions on local projects. Many meetings are in-person with some offering livestream or Zoom access for those who cannot attend. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Candidate Andrea Nicole Thompson-Hashman challenges Nelsonville City Council’s move to remove her from the ballot by filing a motion with the Ohio Supreme Court on Monday—she claims the council should not repeal Issue 23, a plan to change the city's government—while officials say their actions are allowed and expect a lawsuit before the write-in deadline. WOUB Public Media
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