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Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting
Mayor Frank Campbell proposed having a veto over council and asked to move the Pledge of Allegiance to the top of meeting agendas.
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OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out
Hundreds of students gathered around the College Green over fears of an eventual ICE presence on campus.
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Recent state audit did not penalize Athens employees over 2024 scam (Updated)
Insurance covered about one-fourth of the $722,000 loss; the city is in mediation for a share of funds recovered by the bank.
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City vehicle collides with building; water break ices Terrace Drive
This past weekend’s snowfall created slippery conditions in Athens; the county remains on a Level 2.
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2026 Ohio election dates and deadlines
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a comprehensive 2026 elections calendar.
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The Scoop News Roundup Jan. 27, 2026
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Jan. 27, 2026.
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The Scoop Announcements Jan. 27, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Jan. 27, 2026.
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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern
The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.
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Crowd weighs in on Pledge of Allegiance at Athens City Council
Athens City Council on Tuesday saw a demonstration prior to the meeting organized by former state rep. Jay Edwards, of Nelsonville, who is currently running for state treasurer.
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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
