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Local candidate roundtables hosted by League of Women Voters of Athens County
Three candidate events will take place in the coming weeks in Glouster, Chauncey and Stewart.
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 16, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 16, 2025.
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ODOT public meeting addresses blasting for U.S. 33 expansion project
Rock blasting is set to begin this month and continue through 2028 as the Ohio Department of Transportation works to expand U.S. 33 between Athens and Meigs counties.
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Nelsonville City Council approves new auditor, following withdrawal (Updated)
The council approved Nicholas Smith to serve as city auditor, following Dakota Saul’s withdrawal from consideration.
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Sunset Shelter Project property revamp begins, focuses on safety
Renovations to the Columbus Road property continue as community-driven plans for shelter programming and operations develop.
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Athens admin looks to take authority away from Shade Tree Commission (Updated)
The city’s proposed changes would also substantially reduce the number of trees required at new development projects. Commission members have objected to the changes, saying they will benefit developers at the expense of the city’s urban canopy.
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Athens council hears from public on proposed Conestoga huts project
A pilot program in Uptown Athens that would provide temporary shelter to unhoused persons drew mostly positive comments from the public at Monday evening’s Athens City Council meeting, although some voiced opposition.
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 9, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 9, 2025.
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City of Athens fire hydrant flushing for Sept. 5, 2025
The Fire Department will be flushing and testing hydrants Friday September 5, 10am-4pm.
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Board of elections denies Nelsonville write-in candidate protest (Updated)
The Athens County Board of Elections on Thursday denied a protest filed against write-in candidates who have been certified to run for office this November, in races based upon Issue 23.
