News Roundup

Local The Nelsonville Aquatic Center has been closed due to structural deficiencies, according to city officials. (The Athens Messenger) Heather Rockwell, fiscal officer for the Village of Jacksonville, has been recognized for her work managing the village’s financial systems and supporting local government operations. (Mayor’s Partnership for Progress) Republic of Athens Records in Athens is…

Local Athens Bread Company is for sale and until new ownership is in place, the East State Street business will reduce its hours of operation and offerings. (Athens Bread Company) Strouds Run is set to become the first park in the region to make rock climbing available to visitors. (WOUB)  Over 50 workers at Wayne…

Local Nelsonville Music Festival’s production costs have skyrocketed in the last six years, with the price of some equipment rising up to 153%, according to founder and artistic director Tim Peacock. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. (Nelsonville Music Festival) Indy context: The Independent captured snapshots and interviewed attendees at last year’s festival,…

Local The 53rd Athens International Film and Video Festival will be held this week at Athena Cinema on Court Street, featuring 200 films from nearly 60 countries. (WOUB) An Ohio University professor is researching cheaper and safer ways to remove decaying pipes and other aging infrastructure from under roadways, which could help avoid traffic closures…

Local WOUB reported that WOUC-FM is currently off-air as a result of “catastrophic damage” to a transmission antenna, which the outlet says is likely weather related. No restoration timeline is yet available. (WOUB)  A former Ohio University basketball player filed a federal lawsuit alleging the university expelled him based on a flawed Title IX investigation…

All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Monday afternoon. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. The Athens County Independent believes the cited sources of information are reliable; however, these sources are responsible for the accuracy of their own reporting. Submit news and information to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Mondays for…

All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Monday afternoon. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. The Athens County Independent believes the cited sources of information are reliable; however, these sources are responsible for the accuracy of their own reporting. Submit news and information to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Mondays for…