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Athens to allow deer hunting on select properties
A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
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Local organization plans class, walk to support mental health services (Updated)
NAMI Athens has added a fundraising component to its annual walk to offer more programs like its eight-week class for people with mental illness and their families.
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Sharon Faith Christy
A private ceremony will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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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.
