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As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
The U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Athens County to its most severe drought category, as the area bakes under extreme heat.
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Nelsonville council to establish ballot initiative procedures
The council’s lengthy meeting included a stipend for the acting city manager and another settlement payment involving Greg Smith.
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MedFlight sues county residents for cost of emergency airlift
Emergency transport can cost tens of thousands of dollars — and many providers are out-of-network, leaving patients on the hook.
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The Scoop Announcements Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
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The Scoop News Roundup Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
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Second Athens County landlord faces federal sexual harassment suit
Advocates hope the lawsuit prompts a “public conversation about predatory landlords.”
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Board of elections denies protest against Nelsonville streets levy
Former councilman Greg Smith filed a protest against the city’s vote to place a renewal of the 5-year general maintenance levy.
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Athens dispensaries open for recreational marijuana
Consumers 21+ may now purchase recreational marijuana from two dispensaries in Athens.
