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East First Street in The Plains closed to traffic beginning Monday, Feb. 9
East 1st Street in The Plains will be closed to traffic starting Monday, Feb 9.
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Nelsonville boil order through Feb. 7, 2026
Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Jackson Street from Watkins Street to Desteiguer Street, Watkins Street from East Canal Street to Railroad Street, Myers Street, and Patton Street.
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Ridges board prepares for state property transfer
As The Ridges New Community Authority prepares for a roughly 27-acre transfer, the 317 Board works to secure rezoning on a tight deadline.
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Athens Farmers Market fundraising for permanent pavilion
The facility, on the grounds of the Athens Community Center, would give the 50-year-old farmers market a permanent home.
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Nelsonville statutory council discusses social media concerns
Statutory city council addressed “a lot of talk” on social media, and how to amplify and grow local business.
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Athens adopts hiring freeze, gets more pushback on proposed utility fee
Athens City Council adopted a resolution asking the administration to freeze hiring to keep the city’s cash reserves stable.
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Washington County deer harvest dropped by over 80% this season
As Southeast Ohio’s deer population rebounds from disease, Ohio may continue hunting restrictions in the region for the 2026–27 season.
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House fires displace eight in Athens
House fires in Athens’ Near East and Westside neighborhoods displaced eight Ohio University students over the weekend.
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The Scoop Announcements Feb. 3, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Feb. 3, 2026.
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The Scoop News Roundup Feb. 3, 2026
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Feb. 3, 2026.
