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Costly net frustrates Athens officials after OU closes driving range
The city spent $273k on netting to protect soccer players from errant golf balls from Ohio University’s now-defunct driving range.
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City of Athens fire hydrant flushing for Sept. 24, 2025
The Fire Department will be flushing and testing hydrants 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, on the following streets. No boil order will be issued for hydrant flushing, but the City recommends you do not wash laundry during this time.
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Judith Vaught
Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Rev. Elijah Brooks officiating. A visitation will take place 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service.
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The Scoop News Roundup Sept. 23, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Sept. 23, 2025.
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 23, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 23, 2025.
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Earl Davis
Earl’s family will hold a private memorial service and celebration of his life, along with the life of his late wife Patricia Ann (Nye) Davis of 48 years (married on his birthday, June 30, 1967).
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Sept. 22–29, 2025 (Updated)
Public meetings for the week of Sept. 22, 2025.
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The real crisis in Ohio schools isn’t money — it’s trust
Let’s stop pretending that vouchers are the enemy. The real enemy is a lack of innovation, declining enrollment, and the stubborn refusal to rethink how education works in 2025.
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Lynda McInturf
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home will host visiting hours starting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, with the funeral following at 1 p.m.
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Donald O. Skinner
The Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 38 N. College St. There will be a visitation at 10 a.m.
