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The Scoop Announcements Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2024
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Mayor’s zoning board reappointee resigns amid controversy (Updated)
Weeks of controversy have surrounded the mayor’s attempted reappointment of an Athens landlord to the Board of Zoning appeals.
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Rumpke undertaking expansion of Nelsonville landfill
The 4-acre expansion — which is visible from U.S. 33 and close to Scenic Lane — is part of a major upgrade of the facility.
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Ohio Senator may face lawsuit over injection well issues
An oil and gas producer settled with the state for cleanup costs associated with environmental damages caused partly by Ohio Senator Brian Chavez’s injection well company. The producer is now weighing a lawsuit against Chavez’s company.
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The Scoop Announcements Oct. 22–28, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Oct. 22–28, 2024
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State fire marshal lifts open burn ban
Cooler weather and recent rainfall reduced the risk of wildfire, but the state’s annual 6 a.m.–6 p.m. autumn burn ban remains in effect.
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Curl up with new skills from Tri-County’s Cosmetology program
The program covers hair, skin, nails and a lot more. Within the hair realm, students are taught cuts, styles, braiding, coloring, perming, relaxing, and other techniques.
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Democrats questioned signers of candidate petition challenging Adkins (Updated)
Although candidate petitions are public record and it’s legal to contact signatories, backers of Jon Rose said the queries felt intrusive and discouraging.

