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Water service shutoff in Nelsonville, Oct. 22
Water will be off 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday on SR 601 and Kimberly Road for hydrant replacement. A boil order will follow.
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Nelsonville government change could be delayed by years, attorney says
If the state sues over procedural problems, implementation of changes to Nelsonville city government could be on hold for up to three years.
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The Scoop Announcements Oct. 16–21, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Oct. 16–21, 2024
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Treasurer candidates largely agree on issues
Democrat Taylor Sappington and independent write-in candidate Dawn Deputy participated in a forum on Oct. 3.
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Officials warn of potential pitfalls of abolishing Nelsonville city charter
Issue 23, an initiative to abolish the city charter, was the topic of a special meeting of Nelsonville City Council Monday night.
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Business owner raises questions about Uptown street closures
Cool Digs owner Sara Quoia said that Uptown streets have been closed multiple times this year without council’s approval.
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Mobility access improvements coming to Strouds Run
Strouds Run State Park will add a ramp to the beach, a kayak launch, playground and updated restrooms thanks to mobility access advocates.
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Drought relief funds pose challenge for local farmers
USDA drought relief funds have helped some Athens County farmers but have left some specialty growers behind
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Council of governments absorbs local recycling center
Here’s where things stand for the recycling center, now that its assets and employees have officially become part of the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal.

