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Local organization plans class, walk to support mental health services (Updated)
NAMI Athens has added a fundraising component to its annual walk to offer more programs like its eight-week class for people with mental illness and their families.
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The Scoop News Roundup Sept. 4–9, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Sept. 4–9, 2024
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The Scoop Announcements Sept. 4–9, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Sept. 4–9, 2024
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Court rules against Athens’ plastic bag ban; city to appeal (Updated)
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court’s Aug. 28 ruling that overturned the city’s ban on single-use plastic bags.
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As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
The U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Athens County to its most severe drought category, as the area bakes under extreme heat.
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Nelsonville council to establish ballot initiative procedures
The council’s lengthy meeting included a stipend for the acting city manager and another settlement payment involving Greg Smith.
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MedFlight sues county residents for cost of emergency airlift
Emergency transport can cost tens of thousands of dollars — and many providers are out-of-network, leaving patients on the hook.
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The Scoop Announcements Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
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The Scoop News Roundup Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
