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Environmental group weighing another challenge to fracking in the Wayne
The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision in April that would allow fracking in the Wayne National Forest’s Marietta Unit. No new oil and gas leases have yet been approved.
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Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts would be big hit to Athens clinic
A quarter of Athens Planned Parenthood patients rely on Medicaid coverage for their visits.
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Solid waste district working to expand center for hard-to-recycle materials
The center, along with hypothetical legislation, may alter the future of household hazardous waste collection in Athens County.
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Village of Buchtel boil order in place until Thursday, July 31
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order due to a water line leak repair.
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The Scoop Announcements July 29, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of July 29, 2025.
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Cougarbats mountain biking team takes on terrain
Athens County Cougarbats mountain biking team builds outdoor skills and community for sixth- through 12-graders.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge closure: July 28–29, 2025
Stimson Avenue Bridge will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. Monday, July 28 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 29.
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Reducing and recycling household hazardous waste year-round in Athens County
Outside of regular collection days, a number of programs in Athens County help residents safely dispose of household hazardous waste.
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Trimble schools will seek 1% earned income tax levy (Updated)
The Trimble board of education passed a resolution of necessity July 21, the first step toward getting the measure on the November general election ballot.
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Federal Hocking board paid $70k to part with former superintendent
The district also faces a lawsuit over its termination of the former high school principal, a move recommended by former superintendent Jason Spencer.
