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Emergency railroad crossing closure at SR 56 and Armitage Road
As of 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19, the railroad crossing on SR 682 between SR 56 and Armitage Road will be closed for 4–5 hours for emergency repairs.
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Ohio foundations step up to fund LGBTQ+ college services shut down by SB1
Portage, Athens county foundations provide new outlets of support for the Kent State and Ohio University communities.
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The Scoop Announcements Aug. 19, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 19, 2025.
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Nelsonville’s West Washington Street closed Monday, Aug. 18
The street closure is necessary for a waterline replacement project.
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Coolville culvert repairs near completion; state route to reopen soon
Local and state officials have worked together to repair a culvert that was washed out on State Route 144 in Coolville.
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Nelsonville City Council appoints new auditor, treasurer, council member
The council sought to fill the seats of city officials caused by two recent resignations and the opening of a position at the beginning of next month.
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Nelsonville files to stop elections to statutory offices (Updated)
Three days after city council repealed Issue 23, the City of Nelsonville filed suit to remove races for statutory-based offices from the November general election ballot.
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Athens City Council discusses hiking fees – and adding some new ones
The city also plans to sell two homes to the Athens Municipal Housing Authority and return the parking garage to a ticket-and-gate system.
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Sutton Road Recycling Center to be discussed at Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Board meeting Monday, Aug. 18
The only agenda item is to consider an updated renovation plan for the Sutton Road Recycling Center. The public is welcome.
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Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program faces lawsuit from former director
Jen Seifert alleges that SAOP, its board and its contractor cost her and her consulting company over $4 million by spreading false statements about her and interfering with her business relationships.
