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Athens council approves final payment for Stimson fire station
Council member Michael Wood abstained on first vote in protest of the inclusion of $210,000 for add-ons that weren’t submitted to council for approval.
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Few answers about what went wrong at Austin Powder factory
The company has a history of safety violations, including several at the Vinton County plant that released a cloud of toxic gas last week.
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Athens council approves $5M for public safety training facility
In its last meeting before a summer recess, the council passed several ordinances on third readings.
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Anti-DEI policies impact local LGBTQ+ community
As lawmakers attack DEI initiatives, students and community organizations wonder what happens next — and move to shape that future.
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Nelsonville City Council looks to fill volunteer positions (Updated)
The city is looking to fill positions for the Youth at Work Summer Job Program, City of Nelsonville Tree Commission, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Parks & Recreation.
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Planning commission receives public input on zoning proposals
The City of Athens Planning Commission’s public input meeting discussed the future of Columbus Road, Lancaster Street and Columbia Avenue.
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Tulip trees exhibit stress from pests, drought
Many tulip trees in southeast Ohio and central West Virginia have had sparse leaves. Experts speculate why this is happening and what may happen to the area’s trees in the future.
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Paper Circle closes Nelsonville location, looks towards new chapter at proposed museum
The Nelsonville studio will close Monday, June 30, but its legacy may live on in a proposed museum celebrating paper making and printing.
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The Scoop Announcements June 17, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 17, 2025.
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The Scoop News Roundup June 17, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of June 17, 2025.
