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Stewart Farmers Market starts a new tradition in Rome Township
The Monday market will be held through fall at the Federal Valley Resource Center, allowing residents to buy homemade and homegrown goods without traveling to Athens.
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Athens vendors may continue providing plastic bags after city loses legal fight
The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision that the city’s bag ban is unconstitutional. The city is considering whether to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.
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Road closure along CR 29 – Big Bailey Run Road begins Thursday, June 24
This will be a rolling closure lasting for two days, weather permitting, with access through to local residents/emergency vehicles.
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The Scoop Announcements July 22, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of July 22, 2025.
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The Scoop News Roundup July 22, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of July 22, 2025.
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State Route 682 closed at railroad crossing for emergency repairs
The railroad crossing at State Route 682 will be closed 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, July 21 for emergency repairs by the railroad company.
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Flood watch issued for Athens County, Friday, July 18
The National Weather Service at 11:18 a.m. Friday, July 18 issued a Flood Watch for Athens County until Saturday, July 19, at 2 a.m.
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Meigs County pays $60k for former deputies’ alleged misconduct
A Pomeroy man and his son said the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office violated their civil rights in a December 2022 incident.
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Trimble superintendent resigns, district to consider levy options
Hurd attributed his resignation to “increasing overreaching involvement of the Board” and the board’s inaction on needed staffing reductions. Board members rejected Hurd’s claims.
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Ohio and Athens County Leagues of Women Voters presents ward map to Nelsonville
Trevor Martin, program coordinator for the Ohio League of Women Voters, invited residents to share their experience in creating the map to the council.