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Athens County Board of Elections issues new guidelines for Nelsonville council seats
The board of elections told city officials that a candidate cannot run for both the statutory and the charter council seats in November.
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Nelsonville ward map to be presented at next council meeting
The Ohio and Athens County Leagues of Women Voters have a draft for a proposed ward map for the city of Nelsonville. Wards can’t be established until 2026 when the statutory government is in place.
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Athens County Public Libraries reacts to final state budget bill
Gov. Mike DeWine signed the state biennium budget, but line-item vetoed a provision that would impact LGBTQ+ content at public libraries.
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How Athens County collects household hazardous waste
Collecting household hazardous waste is a complicated process that relies upon public education and awareness. Often, the waste still winds up in the trash.
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The Scoop News Roundup July 8, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of July 8, 2025.
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The Scoop Announcements July 8, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of July 8, 2025.
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The Scoop Announcements June 30, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 24, 2025.
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The Scoop News Roundup June 30, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of June 30, 2025.
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Local libraries sound alarm over new state budget
Athens County librarians are encouraging the public to ask Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to line-item veto provisions in House Bill 96 that would impact funding and LGBTQ+ content at public libraries.
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State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers
While developers say it may take a decade or longer, last week’s state approval advances plans to transform The Ridges into a mixed-used space, featuring hundreds of housing units.
