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Police resignations leave Albany short-handed
Six officers resigned in July, blaming the mayor. The mayor says the officers didn’t understand village operations.
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Baker Road closure for Aug. 13, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Tomorrow, 08/13/26, CR 10- Baker Road will be closed between the intersections of CR 80- Enlow Road and CR 81- Fox Lake Road for an emergency culvert replacement. This will be a complete closure from 8:30am until 4pm.
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Southeast Ohio swamped by series of thunderstorms (Updated)
The Hocking was expected to crest at 20.6 feet Thursday afternoon. The region remains under a flood watch until Friday evening.
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Athens City Council discusses annual sewer rate increase
ATHENS, Ohio — As it does this time of year, the Athens City Council Committee of the Whole discussed Monday city fees and penalties — including a proposed 4% increase in sewer rates, starting next year. The increase to keep pace with rising personnel costs, electricity costs, and overall debt service on sewer projects. Council…
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Storm damage may be eligible for property tax relief in Athens County
Ohio law provides property tax relief when real property is damaged or destroyed.
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Athens County roads high water reported as of 12:45pm Aug. 11, 2026
Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 7:30am CR 17- Fisher Rd CR 15- Wood Rd to Alexander TR 55- Oxley Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 81- Fox Lake Rd CR 10- Baker Rd to Waterloo TR 25- Hawk Rd Road closed reported 7:30am CR 10- Baker Rd CR 78- Marion Johnson to Waterloo…
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Flooding in Athens: avoid Richland Avenue and East State Street between Stimson and May Avenue
Turn around, don’t drown. Never attempt to cross a flooded roadway.
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The Scoop News Roundup Aug. 11, 2026
Local Kristin Barker has been named new superintendent of the Trimble Local School District, and said she aims to lead its recovery and growth from a fiscal emergency. (WOUB) After nearly two decades on its namesake street, Union Street Diner is relocating to the former China Fortune restaurant space on Stimson Avenue. The diner plans…
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SE Ohio Foodbank expands food distribution through grant
The SE Ohio Foodbank serves 10 counties through a network of partner agencies, direct service programs, and community partnerships.
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