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State Route 682 closed at railroad crossing for emergency repairs
The railroad crossing at State Route 682 will be closed 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, July 21 for emergency repairs by the railroad company.
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Flood watch issued for Athens County, Friday, July 18
The National Weather Service at 11:18 a.m. Friday, July 18 issued a Flood Watch for Athens County until Saturday, July 19, at 2 a.m.
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Meigs County pays $60k for former deputies’ alleged misconduct
A Pomeroy man and his son said the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office violated their civil rights in a December 2022 incident.
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Trimble superintendent resigns, district to consider levy options
Hurd attributed his resignation to “increasing overreaching involvement of the Board” and the board’s inaction on needed staffing reductions. Board members rejected Hurd’s claims.
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Ohio and Athens County Leagues of Women Voters presents ward map to Nelsonville
Trevor Martin, program coordinator for the Ohio League of Women Voters, invited residents to share their experience in creating the map to the council.
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Athens High School students present proposal on lunch trays to Board of Education
The Athens City School District is now researching the cost and practicality of replacing plastic lunch trays with stainless steel trays at current and future school buildings.
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Photo of the Week: July 15, 2025
Strouds Run State Park accessible beach access and kayak launch was installed to allow people with mobility issues to enjoy the lakefront.
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The Scoop Announcements July 15, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of July 15, 2025.

