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Nelsonville commission says one-month council positions must be on November ballot
The Issue 23 ad-hoc advisory commission also determined the recodification of city codes will be up to the new statutory council come January 2026.
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Ohio landowners say fracking wastewater is leaking underground, threatening their oil wells and drinking water
Two big oil producers in Southeast Ohio say dozens of their wells have flooded with industrial waste from the fracking industry. As they sue several disposal site operators, including one owned by a sitting state senator, regulators agree that injection wells are leaking, leaving some to also worry about their water.
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The Scoop Announcements June 10, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 10, 2025.
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The Scoop News Roundup June 10, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of June 10, 2025.
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Trimble approves more cuts, interviews potential board members (Updated)
At a special meeting June 5, the board cut four teaching positions after rejecting the proposal at a previous meeting.
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Council advances final fire station payment, hears housing project opposition
Athens City Council on Monday discussed its final payment to Pepper Construction following the theft of its intended final payment in November 2024. The council also held a public hearing for a proposed rezoning on Hooper Street in relation to a proposed housing project.
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Athens County EMA seeks disaster relief funding for storm damage
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency visited several southeast Ohio counties to inspect damage caused by recent storms.
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Carbon sequestration bills draw rebuke from activists, oil and gas producers
Twin bills in the Ohio Senate and Ohio House, the former sponsored by Sen. Brian Chavez (R-30), would help transfer authority over underground carbon sequestration to the ODNR.
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Village of Buchtel water main leak announcement
The boil order is in effect until 3 p.m. Friday, March 22.
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Tattoo Motel fosters queer community in Athens
The tattoo shop on Richland Avenue ensures that both artists and clients have a place to express themselves without fear.
