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The Scoop Announcements Feb. 24, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Feb. 24, 2026.
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The Scoop News Roundup Feb. 24, 2026
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Feb. 24, 2026.
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Birds in the Hills Festival welcomes birders of all levels to Hocking Hills
More than just a birding event, the festival, held May 1–3 this year, supports a broader mission.
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Jacobs Drive waterline installation, week of February 23, 2026
A contractor will be performing work within the public right-of-way for a utility improvement project, which includes the installation of a new 6-inch waterline along Jacobs Drive, from Stoneybrook Drive to Graham Drive.
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Christopher W. Gwilym
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel. A visitation will take place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service
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Boil order for SR 691 and Kimberly Road through Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for SR 691 from the bike path to Kimberly Road, and Kimberly Road from SR 691 to Wolfe-Bennet Road.
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Did we turn Athens against police drones? Maybe. So what?
If our accurate reporting on a city council meeting inspired residents to speak out, we’re doing our job right.
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Police drones proposal crashes again in Athens City Council
Facing overwhelming public opposition, the council voted 5-2 against allowing city police to join a state-funded drone program.
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Statutory Nelsonville council repeals ordinances passed by other body
The repeals escalate the battle between the city’s two forms of government.
