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The Scoop Announcements Feb. 10, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Feb. 10, 2026.
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David Samuel Stevenson
Family and friends may call 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, and 5–7 Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home.
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East First Street in The Plains closed to traffic beginning Monday, Feb. 9
East 1st Street in The Plains will be closed to traffic starting Monday, Feb 9.
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Nelsonville boil order through Feb. 7, 2026
Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Jackson Street from Watkins Street to Desteiguer Street, Watkins Street from East Canal Street to Railroad Street, Myers Street, and Patton Street.
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Ridges board prepares for state property transfer
As The Ridges New Community Authority prepares for a roughly 27-acre transfer, the 317 Board works to secure rezoning on a tight deadline.
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William “Little Bill” D. Mitchell
Calling hours will be observed from 5–7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home prior to a celebration of life where family and friends can share stories at 7 p.m.
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Candice S. Withem
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Carbon Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will Friday, February 6, from 2–4 p.m. and from 6–8 p.m. at the Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church, as well as 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Athens Farmers Market fundraising for permanent pavilion
The facility, on the grounds of the Athens Community Center, would give the 50-year-old farmers market a permanent home.
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Nelsonville statutory council discusses social media concerns
Statutory city council addressed “a lot of talk” on social media, and how to amplify and grow local business.
