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The Scoop News Roundup Jan. 22–26, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Jan. 22–26, 2025.
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Athens hires law firm to recoup costs of prescriptions
Two pending federal lawsuits could find companies liable for price fixing of insulin and generic drugs. The firm would sue those companies on the city’s behalf as requested.
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Athens to build low-income housing on city’s West and Near East sides
At its meeting Monday night, Athens City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that authorizes construction of 14 single-family homes using state grant funds.
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Community forum to address loss of Athens businesses
The event is a reaction to a rash of closings toward the end of 2024 as well as criticism of the city’s handling of construction and development projects.
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Chauncey government reorganizes following mayor’s resignation
Tammy Hawk is now serving as Chauncey’s mayor, and Evelyn Nagy as the village council president.
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Nelsonville likely to hold costly special election in transition to mayoral government
The city is unlikely to resolve key questions before the next, previously scheduled election because Nelsonville City Council has struggled to fill an advisory commission to implement the city’s transition.
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City, nonprofit partner to open emergency warming center
The Gathering Place will use the former firehouse on Columbus Road as an emergency warming shelter.
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The Scoop Announcements Jan. 14–19, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Jan. 14–19, 2025.
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The Scoop News Roundup Jan. 14–19, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Jan. 14–19, 2025.
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Trimble Local School District turns to state help for $1.6 million deficit
Facing a budget deficit exceeding $1.6 million, the Trimble Local School District has asked the state to put it in fiscal emergency status.
