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Brothers arrested locally remain in ICE custody despite dismissals
Victor Laverde Laguna and Gregory Laverde Laguna are still in ICE custody, even though their Athens County criminal cases were dismissed.
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Council passes 2026 budget; also approves temporary shelter ordinance
Athens City Council voted 6-1 on both its 2026 budget and an ordinance that allows the conditional permitted use of temporary shelters in businesses and residential zones.
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County Job and Family Services in ‘precarious’ position, making cuts
Programs and staff are taking a hit at Athens County Job and Family Services amid a fiscal crisis of an uncertain scale.
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Athens emergency warming center moves to United Campus Ministry
The warming center will be held at UCM this year in partnership with The Gathering Place.
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The Scoop Announcements Dec. 16, 2025 (Updated)
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Dec. 16, 2025.
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The Scoop News Roundup Dec. 16, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Dec. 16, 2025.
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East State Street road closure, Tuesday, Dec. 16
East State Street will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 74 E. State St., for storm sewer investigation.
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Another lawsuit seeks clarity on impending Nelsonville transition
The council remained productive at its regular Monday meeting as the city moves rapidly toward an uncertain future.
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Nelsonville and Buchtel boil order through Dec. 14, 2025
The Nelsonville Water Department Crews are working on a 12-inch water line break between DeStieger Street and Harper Street. It may cause low to no water pressure to the east end of Nelsonville., and low pressure in the Village of Buchtel.
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Temporary shelter ordinance moves closer to final passage
An ordinance that would allow conditional permits for temporary shelters in R-3 and B-3 zones is inching towards a vote.
