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The Scoop News Roundup Sept. 4–9, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Sept. 4–9, 2024
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 4–9, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 4–9, 2024
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Cat of the Week: Socks and Ophelia
ADOPTABLE – URGENT – ATHENS OH. SOCKS & OPHELIA – Bonded Sisters approx 2-3 years old
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Dog of the Week: Hambone
HAMBONE, 7-13-24, male terrier mix, ~3yo, 40#, FOUND on SR681 near Chase Rd, Albany.
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Local governments need to support, expand Hocking River access
The river has huge potential as a tourism draw, but volunteer organizations can only do so much to develop this asset.
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Court rules against Athens’ plastic bag ban; city to appeal (Updated)
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court’s Aug. 28 ruling that overturned the city’s ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Inside Courts: Unpacking the decision overturning Athens’ plastic bag ban
Judge George McCarthy’s ruling included facts outside the case, which could cause it to be overturned on appeal.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Sept. 3–9, 2024
The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Sept. 3–9, 2024
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Frances Smith Lee
The family wishes to thank the staff at The Lindley Inn and OhioHealth Hospice for their wonderful care. There will be a celebration of Fran’s life, to be announced at a later date.
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As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
The U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Athens County to its most severe drought category, as the area bakes under extreme heat.
