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ODOT warns of ramp closures in Hocking County

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation said it's planning to close several ramps temporarily in Hocking County for repaving starting Thursday. The following ramp closures are planned and could be subject to change depending on the weather:. Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.:. SR 328 on ramp...

Hocking County, OH · 22d
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Ongoing traffic week of: October 12, 2026

The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Athens County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 10 on Facebook or X for current Athens County construction information. U.S. 33 Expansion (Athens and Meigs Counties) A two-lane to four-lane...

Athens County, OH · 22d
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Nightly closures planned for William S. Ritchie Jr. Bridge through October

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nightly closures are planned for a span linking Jackson County, West Virginia, to Meigs County, Ohio. The William S. Ritchie Jr. Bridge, which carries U.S. 33 across the Ohio River, is scheduled to shut down from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for deck work. Closures...

Meigs County, OH · 24d
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Nelsonville issues public reminder on street parking

The City of Nelsonville reminds residents that since September 24, 2026, the Nelsonville City Code Section 76.03, Continuous Parking in Same Location, has been amended to allow continuous on street parking of up to 72 hours. Code Section 76.03, Continuous Parking in Same Location. (A) No owner, agent, operator, or...

Nelsonville, OH · 23d
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The Hocking Valley Train Ride Through Nelsonville Rolls Through Fall Color You Can’t See From The Road

A hillside can look ordinary from the highway and suddenly become a tapestry of gold and crimson when you pass it by train. At Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, departing from 33 W Canal St in Nelsonville, Ohio, autumn rides offer a different way to experience the changing leaves, historic railcars, and quiet details of life in the Hocking Valley.

Nelsonville, OH · 24d

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Idle train blocks access to neighborhood

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - For four hours Thursday, people waited to leave or enter Lambro Lane in Green Township, Ohio. The people who live there say this happens multiple times a week. “It’s helplessness,” Jose Gonzalez told WSAZ. “I mean, you’re trapped”. “I’ve missed my...

Scioto County, OH · 27d

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State Patrol Urges Seat Belt Usage

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio Law requires all motorists and juvenile passengers to fasten their seat belts. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Brian Hawkins explained the importance of wearing the standard safety device that has been built into every vehicle since 1968. “Obviously we encourage everyone in the vehicle to...

Ohio · 24d

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Traffic signal out at Water Street, Western Avenue in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A traffic signal at the intersection of Water Street and Western Avenue is out of service, and city crews are actively working on repairs, the City of Chillicothe said Friday. In a post on the city’s Facebook page, officials urged drivers to use caution when approaching...

Chillicothe, OH · 27d

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Township Road 221 to close for guardrail repairs

Drivers in McArthur Township should be aware of a road closure planned for this week. Township Road 221 will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, October 13, while crews from the Logan County Highway Department repair the guardrail on Bridge 221-0.36. The closure will be between Township Road 99...

Mcarthur, OH · 25d

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Scioto County Commission to transform railway into recreational trail

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) — After years of back-and-forth discussions with railroad officials, crews could begin construction on a $2.4 million trail project in less than six months. “People said, ‘It’ll never happen. You can never get it. We’ve tried. It won’t happen’,” Scioto County Commission President Scottie Powell says. The Scioto County Commission recently […]

Scioto County, OH · 28d

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Cheapest gas stations in Parkersburg

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Parkersburg using data from Gas Buddy

Parkersburg, WV · 10-06

The Logan Daily News

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Public meeting planned for US 33 safety improvement project in Hocking County

LOGAN — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 10 invites the public to an open house public meeting for a project aimed at improving safety on U.S. 33 in Hocking County. The project’s primary goal is to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes along the four-lane divided highway. About the project ODOT is developing plans to improve safety along U.S. 33 from the Fairfield-Hocking County Line to Chieftain Drive (state Route 180) in Hocking County. The proposed improvements include converting this section to a limited access highway. The proposal includes removal of all existing U.S. 33 intersections, building nearly seven miles of new access roads to improve local access on each side of U.S. 33, a new interchange at Rockbridge, changes to the state Route 180 interchange, new local travel patterns, pedestrian improvements, Buck Run relocation, stormwater and drainage improvements, and other safety improvements. The project is currently in the preliminary design stage. Open house public meeting When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. 15-minute presentations at 5:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. (same presentation) Where: Chieftain Elementary School 28296 Chieftain Drive Logan, OH 43138 The attention of open house attendees will be called to the front of

Hocking County, OH · 29d

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Belleview Avenue closes Thursday for culvert maintenance in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Belleview Avenue is closed in both directions between Pohlman Road and Mead Drive on Thursday as crews perform culvert maintenance in the area, the city of Chillicothe said. The closure began Thursday morning and is expected to last until 4:30 p.m., according to a post from...

Chillicothe, OH · 28d

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Chillicothe asks for input on road safety plan

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The city is asking residents to fill out an online survey as it works to turn a federal roadway safety grant into a concrete plan for reducing crashes on Chillicothe streets. City officials said in a social media post that the survey will help shape a...

Chillicothe, OH · 10-07

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Ongoing traffic week of: Oct. 6, 2026

U.S. 33 Athens-Meigs expansion: Two-lane to four-lane expansion from Athens to Darwin and Five Points to Ravenswood. Estimated completion: 2028. Between Oxley Rd. (Athens County) and Rocksprings Rd. (Meigs County), the shoulders are closed and side roads are closed intermittently for equipment crossing through 2028. Rolling road blocks will be...

Athens County, OH · 10-05

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Ohio’s Gas Tax Holiday Is Here, but Pickaway County Drivers Still Face High Prices Near $4

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio’s 90-day motor fuel tax holiday is officially underway, but motorists across Pickaway County are finding that tax relief doesn’t automatically mean uniform prices at the pump. Under House Bill 519, state excise taxes on gasoline dropped from 38.5 cents to nearly zero...

Pickaway County, OH · 10-06

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State transit funding to boost Fairfield County workforce access

Ohio is investing $13.5 million in public transit projects aimed at helping workers reach job centers, including a grant that will expand transit capacity in Fairfield County. The funding will support 19 workforce mobility projects in 13 counties, according to a community announcement. The grants are being awarded through the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program , which supports transportation projects that improve access to employment, training opportunities and economic development. State officials said the funding will help transit agencies modernize equipment, expand service and improve connections between communities and major employers. The Fairfield County Commissioners received funding for an expansion vehicle for Fairfield County Transit. The vehicle is intended to help connect residents throughout the county to employment centers, training programs and regional transfer points while providing increased capacity and scheduling flexibility. The project includes $82,815 in federal funding and $20,704 in local funding for a total investment of $103,519. “When we connect workers directly to reliable transportation, our entire economy improves,” Gov. Mike DeWine said. “This new round of funding ensures that hard-working Ohioans can easily reach growing employment centers, helping businesses stay fully staffed and competitive.” Statewide transit improvements planned State officials said the $13.5 million program will

Fairfield County, OH · 10-06

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Athens Transportation Committee discusses flooding solutions

On Sept. 28, the Athens City Transportation Committee met with Dr. Natalie Kruse Daniels, the director of the environmental studies program at the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, to discuss plans to decrease the impact of flooding in Athens, particularly on Richland Avenue. According to a...

Athens, OH · 10-06

The Logan Daily News

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Ongoing road projects in county

The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Hocking County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 10 on Facebook or X for current Hocking County construction information. U.S. 33 resurfacing (Athens and Hocking Counties) A resurfacing project is taking place on U.S. 33 from Nelsonville to Logan. - Lane closures are in place on U.S. 33 - Resurfacing will take place at the eastbound and westbound ramps at SR 93, SR 328, and SR 595, resulting in daytime closures of these ramps (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) between October 5 and October 16. The ramps will not all be closed simultaneously. - The ramps at SR 328 will close for one night to pave the roundabout - Flaggers will maintain traffic on SR 328 and SR 595 for resurfacing Drivers will be notified via message board the dates of each ramp closure. Estimated Completion: November 7 U.S. 33 sign replacements A sign replacement project is taking place on U.S. 33 between Chieftain Drive and Buena Vista Road. Intermittent shoulder closures are in place. Estimated Completion: November 30 State Route 664/Sauerkraut Road Roundabout A roundabout construction project is

Hocking County, OH · 10-03

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This One-Of-A-Kind Ohio Tunnel Holds A Story Locals Can’t Forget

King’s Hollow Tunnel in New Marshfield, Ohio is one of those places that feels hidden, old, and full of stories. Built long ago for trains, it still pulls people in with its dark passage, rough rock walls, and quiet trail setting. Locals remember it because it is not just...

New Marshfield, OH · 09-23