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The Scoop News Roundup April 1–4, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of April 1, 2025.
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Scoop O’Possum announces retirement
The Independent’s founding mascot is succeeded by Kicker, an area raccoon. Scoop is retiring at a new home in a recess cave in the Wayne National Forest.
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Athens council takes dim view of retroactive building permit request
The out-of-town owner of a rental property wants the city to issue a special right-of-way permit for work that was completed last summer.
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Nelsonville city manager resigns after months on administrative leave
The council accepted former City Manager Tom Cangemi’s resignation at its meeting Monday night.
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Trimble schools approve cuts as projected deficit nears $2.5 million
The board of education approved more than 20 layoffs on Monday, while the treasurer explained that the district’s deficit is a moving target.
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Federal funding pauses and anti-DEI efforts worry Ohio University professors
Freezes of federal grant funding and the Trump administration’s anti-DEI efforts have Ohio University professors concerned about the impacts on staff and students.
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Ohio University faculty approve unionization by wide margin
Faculty voted 453 to 189 to form a union, according to unofficial results.
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U.S. 50 sewer project nears completion
Although the project is good for local water quality, residents of the area must deal with the cost of sewer connections and property damages.
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Nelsonville advisory commission gnaws on ‘December problem’
A month-long gap pause in council meetings could stall city operations.
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The Scoop Announcements March 25–28, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of March 25–28, 2025.
