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Ohio University supporters fight to save music therapy major ending under Senate Bill 1
While the state’s higher education law requires institutions to cut programs enrolling few students, supporters say ending OU’s offering will limit access to behavioral health services in rural communities.
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Mayor pledges Saturday bus service — if income tax increase passes
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson told Athens City Council Monday night that he would seek to restore Saturday bus services if voters adopt a 0.2% income tax increase on May 5.
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Washington County injection well opponents face setbacks
The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission dismissed one legal challenge, and a Franklin County magistrate recommended dismissal of another.
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Landlord’s harassment case officially wraps up
A final settlement agreement releases Joe Lucas from possible claims related to the fraudulent transfer of his properties.
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Traffic interruptions on Canal Street in Nelsonville for Monday, April 27, 2026
Paint crews are expecting to start work at 7 a.m. and work until it is completed.
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The Scoop News Roundup April 21, 2026
Local Nelsonville Music Festival’s production costs have skyrocketed in the last six years, with the price of some equipment rising up to 153%, according to founder and artistic director Tim Peacock. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. (Nelsonville Music Festival) Indy context: The Independent captured snapshots and interviewed attendees at last year’s festival,…
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State: Athens County JFS misspent over $4.6 million
Commissioner Lenny Eliason asked the state at a Monday meeting if the county could recoup $100,000 from a JFS contract with HAPCAP.
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 20, 2026
Traffic Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Amesville Nelsonville
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E. State Street and May Avenue closure for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens would like to notify residents that beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, work will take place within the intersection of E. State Street and May Avenue. This work is part of the City’s curb ramp improvement project and is expected to be completed by the end of…
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East State Street lane closure for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens announces that East State Street eastbound will be reduced to one lane of traffic at 547 East State Street on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lane reduction will be from 2 a.m. until work is completed. American Electric Power will be installing a new pole and underground wiring for…
