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City of Athens hydrant flushing for Aug. 4
The Athens Fire Department will flush and test hydrants Monday, Aug. 4.
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Lodi Township special meeting Sunday, Aug. 4
The Lodi Township Trustees will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Lodi Township Garage, to discuss cemetery mowing.
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Housing developments may endanger ancient earthworks in The Plains
Multiple low-income housing developments have residents of The Plains torn between affordable housing and historic preservation.
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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.

