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Nelsonville public education session on rental property to be held Friday, Aug. 15
The session is a public educational session to discuss Nelsonville City Code Chapter 155: Rental Property.
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Athens County 4-H Program judging results: Still Project, Clothing, Cake and Cookie Decorating, and Food & Nutrition (Updated)
The county’s young 4-H exhibitors were judged on their work in mid-July.
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Nelsonville City Council repeals Issue 23 (Updated)
The council voted to repeal an issue passed by voters that was in the process of making-over the city’s government.
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Avalanche Pizza to donate 300 bags of food to the public
Bags for anyone in need of food on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. until they are all gone at two locations in Athens County.
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The Scoop Announcements Aug. 12, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 12, 2025.
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West Carpenter Street closed to eastbound traffic Thursday, Aug. 14
West Carpenter Street will be closed to eastbound traffic for a water line repair Thursday, Aug. 14 from North Lancaster Street to North Congress Street. Road will be closed from 8 a.m. until work is completed.
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Sunday Creek Valley Water District Peach Ridge water tank maintenance
Sunday Creek Valley Water District announced Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, that it will be performing maintenance on Peach Ridge Water Tank for the next three weeks.
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Man dies following standoff with police at Beasley Mill (Updated)
Following an hours-long standoff at the Beasley Mill apartment complex, a man suspected of shooting a woman this afternoon is “believed to have taken his own life,” according to Athens Police Department Chief Nick Magruder.
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Former FedHock superintendent to return to district for one-year contract
George Wood, who long served as district superintendent, will sign a contract with the Federal Hocking Board of Education to serve as interim superintendent for 12 months.
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Athens council moves forward on funding for roundabout, bathrooms, fire station
City council discussed funding for the SR 682 roundabout and extra restrooms at West State Street Park, as well as the final cost of the new fire station.
