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Stimson Avenue bridge repairs skyrocket
New cost estimates nearly double Athens’ share of updating the bridge — which is now triple the amount estimated in 2023.
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Developer drops zoning request, but zoning ordinance remains in limbo
Following neighborhood opposition, Spire Development withdrew its request to rezone 8 acres on Pomeroy Road for an affordable housing project.
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Richard L. Jewell
At the family’s request, there will be no funeral services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hughes Funeral Home.
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Nelsonville council membership fight goes back to appeals court
The Ohio Supreme Court said the appeals court erred in dismissing the case on grounds that the plaintiffs waited too long to file suit.
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Photo of the Week: Feb. 18, 2025
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Hocking River rose out of its banks in Athens, following precipitation over the weekend. According to the National Water Prediction Service, the river crested at 18.62 feet.
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Board of elections certifies all primary candidate petitions
Athens City Council Ward 1 has three candidates; four will vie for three at-large seats, including two incumbents. In Nelsonville, only one candidate will run in the primary for seven available city council seats.
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The Scoop News Roundup Feb. 19–21, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Feb. 19–21, 2025.
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The Scoop Announcements Feb. 19–21, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Feb. 19–21, 2025.
