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Ohio Supreme Court clears ballot language for state Issue 1
The Ohio Supreme Court let stand ballot language that will describe Issue 1 as requiring gerrymandering, when the proposal is intended to do the opposite.
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Ohio one of states targeted as Democrats fight for Senate majority
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is one of the beneficiaries of a $25 million, 10-state effort by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
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State fire marshal issues open burn ban, including Athens County
The ban comes after months of persistent drought conditions that have left an environment ripe for wildfires across southeast Ohio.
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League of Women Voters sets candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Athens County is hosting candidate forums for the Athens County Commissioner and Treasurer races in preparation for the November General Election. Candidates Charlie Adkins and Jon Rose will participate in the Athens County Commissioner forum on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 pm. Candidates Dawn Deputy and Taylor Sappington will…
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Register or update your voter registration by October 7
The League of Women Voters of Athens County encourages every eligible voter to register, to learn about candidates and ballot issues, and to vote.
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Nelsonville council discusses jail foot traffic
Residents say they fear their personal safety as a result of former inmates from the regional jail walking Riverside Drive when stranded without a ride upon release.
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 10–15, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 10–15, 2024
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The Scoop News Roundup Sept. 10–15, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Sept. 10–15, 2024
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Local activists protest senator’s support for Israel during fundraiser
The demonstration lasted for several hours amid Sen. Sherrod Brown’s Aug. 28 fundraiser at the Athens County Country Club.
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Athens to allow deer hunting on select properties
A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
