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Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)
Dozens addressed Athens City Council about a proposal to allow use of temporary shelters at The Gathering Place.
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Athens County sees few contested city, village elections
The only contested city races are in Nelsonville; three villages have more than one candidate for mayor.
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Athens Conservancy establishes Joy Valley Nature Preserve (Updated)
The Joy Valley Nature Preserve is the result of a 2,973-acre donation from Betty Lowe.
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Spotted lanternfly on the move in Southeast Ohio
The invasive species, first spotted in Pennsylvania, could soon be found in Athens County.
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Athens County Treasurer declines to renew $300,000 in Israeli bonds
Taylor Sappington said the move was apolitical; he also opted not to renew $1 million in domestic government debt maturity.
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The Scoop Announcements Oct. 21, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Oct. 21, 2025.
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West Washington Street in Nelsonville closed until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20
The street closure is necessary for a sanitary sewer repair.
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Nelsonville boil order for in effect until noon Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Harper Street from High Street to the end of Harper Hollow and all of Ashton Avenue
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Nelsonville’s Public Square closed to traffic Saturday, Oct. 18
The Public Square will be closed to traffic 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, October 18, for a community yard sale.
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Sculpture dedicated during community center 25th anniversary event
The sculpture was created by an Athens High School art teacher in collaboration with her students and local residents.
