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City of Nelsonville boil order in place Nov. 17–20, 2025
This boil order is due to the repair of a water main break and repair. The boil order will be in effect for the area until noon Thursday, Nov. 20.
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Court dismisses cases against brothers detained by ICE
The cases were dismissed with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be brought again by the state.
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City of Nelsonville paving projects for November 2025
The City of Nelsonville announced Nov. 11 that there will be numerous paving projects which will result in no on street parking.
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ODNR faces multiple legal challenges to injection well approvals (Updated)
The ODNR granted the fracking waste injection well permits at issue under outdated rules earlier this year.
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Nelsonville City Council conducts business as usual — for now
The council continues to operate normally, as a puzzling future approaches.
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Albany man seeks to bridge food access gap with grocery store
Gregg Montella plans to utilize the strong farming community that surrounds Albany to supply the store.
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Athens High School students start independent publication
The Atomic Cougar Press Association covers local and national news.
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City proposes income tax increase for May 2026 ballot
Mayor Steve Patterson and Treasurer Josh Thomas proposed placing a proposed 0.2% income tax increase before voters in May 2026.
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County prosecutor declines to exonerate brothers detained by ICE
Gregory Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna were brought to Athens County for a hearing in local criminal cases Wednesday.
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Specialized maps and guides make it easy to reduce, reuse and recycle
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District and the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal can help you find a place for stuff you can’t use or don’t want.
