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How Avery’s Law affects Athens County dogs
The law expands the powers of the court system and county dog wardens when dealing with “dangerous” and “vicious” dogs.
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Switched without consent: Electricity bill scams explained
Slamming scams switch customers’ energy providers without their consent, driving up bills and exposing private information.
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Austin Powder accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
An OSHA investigation found that known safety issues at the Vinton County plant led to the June 2025 chemical release.
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The Scoop News Roundup April 14, 2026
Local The 53rd Athens International Film and Video Festival will be held this week at Athena Cinema on Court Street, featuring 200 films from nearly 60 countries. (WOUB) An Ohio University professor is researching cheaper and safer ways to remove decaying pipes and other aging infrastructure from under roadways, which could help avoid traffic closures…
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Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office spring reminders
A resident who is given a Notice of Code Violation will have 10 days to comply.
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Spring 2026 off-campus move-out donation opportunities
Donate your food, household goods, and furniture.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 13, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
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Hocking College to host youth with foster or kinship care experience
This summer camp will take place at Hocking College’s Nelsonville Campus from July 19-25.
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High Street closure Monday, April 13, 2026
High Street will be closed from Washington Street to West State Street for water line repair.
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Former JFS director enters not guilty plea
Jean Demosky faces eight felony counts related to misuse of government resources for a private children’s nonprofit through county JFS.