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The Scoop News Roundup Sept. 16, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Sept. 16, 2025.
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 16, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 16, 2025.
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Roger Howard
Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m Wednesday, Sept. 17, . at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor John O’Brien officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Guysville.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Sept. 15–22, 2025
Public meetings for the week of Sept. 15, 2025.
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Norman A. Losey
A cremation has taken place and there will be no services observed. Contributions can be made to Morrison Funeral Chapel.
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ODOT public meeting addresses blasting for U.S. 33 expansion project
Rock blasting is set to begin this month and continue through 2028 as the Ohio Department of Transportation works to expand U.S. 33 between Athens and Meigs counties.
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Nelsonville City Council approves new auditor, following withdrawal (Updated)
The council approved Nicholas Smith to serve as city auditor, following Dakota Saul’s withdrawal from consideration.
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Sunset Shelter Project property revamp begins, focuses on safety
Renovations to the Columbus Road property continue as community-driven plans for shelter programming and operations develop.
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Athens admin looks to take authority away from Shade Tree Commission (Updated)
The city’s proposed changes would also substantially reduce the number of trees required at new development projects. Commission members have objected to the changes, saying they will benefit developers at the expense of the city’s urban canopy.
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Ohioans, get wise on these two state anti-immigrant bills
These bills seek to undercut the authority of local government offices and turn our police into round-up squads.
