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Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)
The State Board of Education permanently banned Nelsonville pastor Kevin Lowry from obtaining a public education license in Ohio.
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Task force report highlights Athens’ walkability
Task force Chair Rob Delach talked about pedestrian improvements the city made in 2025, including 195 new tactile grids and a mural, before Athens City Council committees Monday.
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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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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




