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Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
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Second Athens County landlord faces federal sexual harassment suit
Advocates hope the lawsuit prompts a “public conversation about predatory landlords.”
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Board of elections denies protest against Nelsonville streets levy
Former councilman Greg Smith filed a protest against the city’s vote to place a renewal of the 5-year general maintenance levy.
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Athens dispensaries open for recreational marijuana
Consumers 21+ may now purchase recreational marijuana from two dispensaries in Athens.
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The Scoop Announcements Aug. 20–26, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Aug. 20–26, 2024
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The Scoop News Roundup Aug. 20–26, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Aug. 20–26, 2024
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SE Ohio Foodbank Hosts Mini Food Distribution in Albany
The SE Foodbank will be distributing fresh produce, protein, and other shelf-stable food items Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at the Living Water Worship Center, 401 Dailey Rd, Albany, OH 45710, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
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Athens attorney alleges county prosecutor interfered on friend’s behalf
The central allegation: Keller Blackburn implicated a friend’s wife in a drug case to discredit her in her divorce.
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Athens County prosecutor handed off personal connection’s DV case
Keller Blackburn said he was overly familiar with “the truthfulness of the parties involved” in Bryan Wharton’s domestic violence case.
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Prosecutor says personal knowledge didn’t affect investigation
He said personal knowledge played a role in an offer of immunity made during the investigation, however.
