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The Scoop News Roundup July 28, 2026
Local Ohio University researchers filed a patent after discovering how a growth hormone drug works at the atomic level by using advanced computer modeling. (Ohio University) Regional The Ohio Controlling Board approved $1 million in funding to help 16 Vinton County children removed from their home in June. The costs associated with the 16 simultaneous…
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Public Meetings for the week of July 27, 2026
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, July 27 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, and Zoom. Tuesday, July 28 9 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission, Athens County Courthouse,…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of July 27, 2026
Monday, July 27 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 2 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee with other parents. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, July 28 9 a.m.: Senior Center,…
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The Scoop News Roundup July 21, 2026
Local Executive Director Tami Collins said Athens County Job and Family Services is seeing early financial progress after reducing costs and selling one agency building. (Athens Messenger) A group in Nelsonville wants to develop a pocket park at the current site of Athens County Community Cares Resource Center. Bidding for the building is currently underway;…
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Public Meetings for the week of July 20, 2026
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, July 20 5 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, Suite 102, The Plains. 5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart. …
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of July 20, 2026
Monday, July 20 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Tuesday, July 21 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition Survivor Support Group, Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare: 100…
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The Scoop News Roundup July 14, 2026
Local Several area residents spoke about environmental and health concerns regarding a plastic manufacturing plant planned for The Plains at last week’s Athens County Commissioners meeting. (WOUB) Greg Corn of Athens is among the latest graduates of the Ohio Fire Academy. (Ohio Fire Academy) Purple Chopstix will reopen July 15 after it closed due to…
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