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The Scoop News Roundup March 10, 2026
All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Monday afternoon. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. The Athens County Independent believes the cited sources of information are reliable; however, these sources are responsible for the accuracy of their own reporting. Submit news and information to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Mondays for…
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Concert performance for March 15, 2026, canceled
The performance of “The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” with the American Pops Orchestra, scheduled for March 15 at Glidden Hall, has been postponed.
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Fredrick Street in Nelsonville closure: March 9–13, 2026
The street is being closed for demolition cleanup at 532 Fredrick Street.
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East State Street in Athens closure: March 9-11, 2026
East State Street will be closed on Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11 at 74 East State St. for storm sewer investigation and repair.
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Flooded roads as of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reported the following roads under water at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5: Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 8:00am CR 58 – Frost Rd Troy Twp Rd 182 – Smith Rd to Rome Twp Rd 532 – Frost Rd Road closed reported 8:00am CR 109- Beebe Rd Rome Twp…
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Mount Zion elevator ordinance progresses despite traffic concern
One city council member voiced concerns that the partial placement of an elevator vestibule in a right-of-way would cause traffic issues.
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Flooded roads as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reports roads under high water as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5.
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Brothers held by ICE seek release after court ruling
A federal judge’s February order opened a way for Gregory Javier Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna to seek release.
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Athens City Council meeting for March 9, 2026 canceled
Athens City Council has announced that its meeting scheduled for Monday, March 9, has been canceled. The next regular session of the Athens City Council will be held on Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)
The State Board of Education permanently banned Nelsonville pastor Kevin Lowry from obtaining a public education license in Ohio.
