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The Scoop News Roundup Nov. 25–Dec. 2, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Nov. 25–Dec. 2, 2024
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Nov. 25–Dec. 2, 2024
The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Nov. 25–29, 2024
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Dennis Scott Whitlatch
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Dennis donated his body to the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Body Donor Program for the purpose of education and research.
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Forum promotes the creation of an Athens County Park District
Athens County residents listened to presentations from Ohio park district officials and local organizations promoting the creation of a county park district.
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Survivor advocacy org’s expansion has raised hopes — and eyebrows
Public funding fueled the rapid expansion of the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, but some felt new programs distracted SAOP from its core mission.
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Trump won county’s highest share of GOP presidential votes of the century
President-elect Donald Trump received 44% of Athens County’s vote in the 2024 election, according to official election night results.
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Local organizations offer free Thanksgiving meals, supplies
Check out these local restaurants and organizations hosting Thanksgiving celebrations and giveaways.
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Athens City Council members spar over ORCA membership ordinance
Jessica Thomas and Alan Swank traded barbs after Thomas proposed amending the ordinance to reduce the required budget reserve threshold.
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Wellness Watch: A dietitian’s thoughts on mindful eating during the holidays
Restricting your diet during the most wonderful time of the year isn’t necessary.
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ODNR names Raccoon Creek as Southeast Ohio’s first scenic river
The move reflects the waterway’s transformation from a polluted, dead stream to a thriving home for fish and macroinvertebrates — and a destination for recreational paddlers.
