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ORCA dues, shared-use path questioned following income tax failure
Athens City Council member Alan Swank brought up the failure in discussions of the city’s support for ORCA and a project on Columbus Road.
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Albany Village Council debates council member wages
Council members discussed how a $50 raise would affect the village’s budget and whether or not it would motivate younger people to join the village council.
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Nelsonville City Council at a loss after Issue 4 fails
The council faces mounting pressure from residents and city employees to keep the government running past Nov. 30 when the current council seats expire.
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Issue 23 advisory commission recommends Nelsonville council put month-long positions on November ballot
The committee addressed the aftermath of Issue 4’s failure and what’s next.
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County residents share concerns with congressman’s staff in Albany (Updated)
Case workers with Rep. Troy Balderson’s office held office hours in Albany May 1. Many attendees were there to talk about policy, rather than seeking help accessing federal programs.
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The Scoop News Roundup May 13, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of May 13, 2025.
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The Scoop Announcements May 13, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of May 13, 2025.
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Ohio University to close Pride Center, Women’s Center and Multicultural Center due to new law
Ohio University will close the Pride Center, the Women’s Center and the Multicultural Center in response to a new higher education law.
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Former East State Street fire station to be used for private car storage (Updated)
The Richland Area Fire Department will use funds from the sale of Station 2 to enlarge and remodel its Hooper Road station.
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Council tables civil suit over unauthorized brick patio, curb
The council also approved eight city streets for repaving.