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Crowd weighs in on Pledge of Allegiance at Athens City Council
Athens City Council on Tuesday saw a demonstration prior to the meeting organized by former state rep. Jay Edwards, of Nelsonville, who is currently running for state treasurer.
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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
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Ohio Senator Brian Chavez faces ethics complaint over industry ties
A Washington County group argues Chavez failed to disclose financial interests and has used his position for personal gain.
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Statutory city council meets again in Nelsonville
The council held a brief meeting and long executive session at Hocking College on Monday.
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The Scoop Announcements Jan. 21, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Jan. 21, 2026.
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Bob Cooley
Calling hours will be 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at 11 am at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
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Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309
The board started 2026 with a meeting to discuss HB 309 and the 20-mill floor in place for Ohio schools.



