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The Scoop News Roundup March 31, 2026
Local WOUB reported that WOUC-FM is currently off-air as a result of “catastrophic damage” to a transmission antenna, which the outlet says is likely weather related. No restoration timeline is yet available. (WOUB) A former Ohio University basketball player filed a federal lawsuit alleging the university expelled him based on a flawed Title IX investigation…
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Chesterhill Produce Auction spring consignment on April 11 rescheduled
CPA is still on track for the produce auction to open April 27.
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Tickets for Thai New Year buffet-to-go available
Order April 16–19 from Dr. May’s Thai Kitchen to celebrate Thai New Year.
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City of Athens first quarter Transient Guest Tax returns due April 20, 2026
The tax applies to property owners of short-term rentals (less than 30 consecutive days per occupant).
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Opening on Nelsonville statutory city council
Interested parties must be registered to vote and have lived in Nelsonville for the past year.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of March 31, 2026 (Updated)
Traffic projects continue throughout Athens County.
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Enlow Road closure, Monday, March 30, 2026
On Monday, March 30, the Athens County Engineer’s Department will have a section of County Road 80 (Enlow Road) closed for a culvert replacement.
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Longtime family farm changing hands
Shew Family Farm will wind down its operations and sell land and cattle to MoSo Farm this year.
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County prosecutor misconduct claim falls flat
A defense attorney argued the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office had engaged in misconduct, but a local judge was not convinced.
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State: Housing projects won’t harm The Plains earthworks
The State Historic Preservation Office concluded that the housing projects posed no risk to nearby mound sites.
