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Nelsonville roundtable forum sparks discussion among community members
Nelsonville candidates engaged with local residents at a voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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Debbie Phillips to step away as Rural Action CEO (Updated)
Phillips said she is stepping away to pursue other work and would not address the nature of her separation from Rural Action.
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Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)
Dozens addressed Athens City Council about a proposal to allow use of temporary shelters at The Gathering Place.
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Athens County sees few contested city, village elections
The only contested city races are in Nelsonville; three villages have more than one candidate for mayor.
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Athens Conservancy establishes Joy Valley Nature Preserve (Updated)
The Joy Valley Nature Preserve is the result of a 2,973-acre donation from Betty Lowe.
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Spotted lanternfly on the move in Southeast Ohio
The invasive species, first spotted in Pennsylvania, could soon be found in Athens County.
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Athens County Treasurer declines to renew $300,000 in Israeli bonds
Taylor Sappington said the move was apolitical; he also opted not to renew $1 million in domestic government debt maturity.
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The Scoop Announcements Oct. 21, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Oct. 21, 2025.
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The Scoop News Roundup Oct. 21, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Oct. 21, 2025.
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West Washington Street in Nelsonville closed until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20
The street closure is necessary for a sanitary sewer repair.
