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Council committees review ad hoc housing commission
Athens City Council at its committees meeting Monday night discussed the creation of an ad hoc committee to review and research rental code compliancy in Athens.
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Write-in candidates file for general election (Updated)
The deadline to run in the general election as a write-in candidate was Monday.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge traffic change in place until Sept. 12
The City of Athens announces that Stimson Avenue Bridge will operate as one-way inbound only beginning the afternoon Monday, Aug. 25, until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. During this time, all traffic on Stimson Avenue Bridge will be permitted inbound to Athens only. Motorists exiting Athens should use East State Street, Richland Avenue, or Columbus…
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The Scoop Announcements Aug. 26, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 26, 2025.
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Nelsonville Public Square parking closed afternoon Friday, Aug. 22
There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 2:30 p.m. Friday, for The Plains Lions Club Car Show.
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2025 Athens County Fair Results (Updated)
Across categories and skill levels, showmanship was present at the fair this year.
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OU jettisoned diversity division staff along with their programs
Unlike some other universities, Ohio University did not seek to reassign employees affected by the state-mandated closure of DEI programs.
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Sale of two city-owned homes touches off debate
Three council members said Monday night that those living in the homes are exemplary of affordable housing that works in Athens.
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Ohio Supreme Court dismisses Nelsonville case to remove ballot positions
The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a case filed by Nelsonville to remove already-approved positions from the ballot in the November general election.
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Intense summer rains damage crops and harm local businesses
Months of above average rainfall has resulted in crop loss and shrinking revenue for local farmers.
