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Jackie O’s is selling its farm
Barrel Ridge Farm has been a key part of the Athens business for many years.
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Board of elections prepares for presidential election
From office staff to auditing, here’s an overview of Election Day operations in Athens County.
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Senate hopefuls downplay climate action in closely contested race
Business owner Bernie Moreno, a Republican, has said America needs more fossil fuels. Democrat Sherrod Brown, the incumbent, is emphasizing manufacturing.
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 30–Oct. 7, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 30–Oct. 7, 2024
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Democrats challenge LaRose order against drop-box use
The order makes it harder for professional caregivers, roommates, in-laws and grandchildren to deliver ballots from voters with disabilities.
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Ohio Issue 1 sparked a fight over one word. What is ‘gerrymandering’?
The GOP-led Ohio Ballot Board turned the tables on a campaign to replace Ohio’s politician-based redistricting system with an independent commission.
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Days of rain not enough to relieve local drought
A wet winter is needed to make up the deficit of rainfall, which remains at less than half the seasonal average.
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Nelsonville voters to decide fate of city charter (Updated)
Amid an ongoing court of appeals case, the board of elections gave the go-ahead for Nelsonville voters to decide whether or not to abolish their city charter.
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Ohio votes for Green Party candidate won’t count due to VP swap
The Green Party named its official vice presidential candidate five days after the state deadline to replace the name on the Nov. 5 ballot.

