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Democrats challenge LaRose order against drop-box use
The order makes it harder for professional caregivers, roommates, in-laws and grandchildren to deliver ballots from voters with disabilities.
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Ohio Issue 1 sparked a fight over one word. What is ‘gerrymandering’?
The GOP-led Ohio Ballot Board turned the tables on a campaign to replace Ohio’s politician-based redistricting system with an independent commission.
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Days of rain not enough to relieve local drought
A wet winter is needed to make up the deficit of rainfall, which remains at less than half the seasonal average.
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Nelsonville voters to decide fate of city charter (Updated)
Amid an ongoing court of appeals case, the board of elections gave the go-ahead for Nelsonville voters to decide whether or not to abolish their city charter.
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Ohio votes for Green Party candidate won’t count due to VP swap
The Green Party named its official vice presidential candidate five days after the state deadline to replace the name on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Nelsonville council moves on ballot initiative
The council’s action precedes an emergency Board of Elections meeting on Thursday, which will determine the outcome of the proposed Nov. 5 ballot initiative.
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Athens appeals plastic bag ban decision
The city has yet to put forward its full argument, but said it objects to a local judge’s decision granting summary judgment in the state’s favor.
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Burrowing pest threatens area pawpaws
An infestation of ambrosia beetles has killed half the pawpaw trees at Integration Acres’ orchard, taking advantage of several years of environmental stress.
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 24–30, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 24–30, 2024
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The Scoop News Roundup Sept. 24–30, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Sept. 24–30, 2024.
