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No evidence Athens County fracking waste contaminated well water, ODNR says
Advocates are keeping the pressure on after an Ohio Department of Natural Resources contractor tested private water wells near leaking fracking waste injection sites.
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Nelsonville City Council moves to adopt Issue 23, hire administrative assistant
Officials met on Veterans Day to discuss the administrative role and expanding code enforcement.
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New veterans support organization takes to the hills
Boots on the Trail offers ecotherapy and camaraderie for Athens County veterans.
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Athens County residents asked to fill out lead pipe survey
As part of a federal effort to remove lead pipe infrastructure Athens County residents are being asked to check what material their pipes are made out of.
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Margaret Hoff: Growing flowers and biodiversity
Margaret Hoff offers a glimpse into her unorthodox flower farm— which caters to critters more than it does to people— and her principles that guide her farming practices.
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The Scoop Announcements Nov. 13–18, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Nov. 13–18, 2024
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The Scoop News Roundup Nov. 13–18, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Nov. 13–18, 2024.
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Athens City Council moves to pay ORCA dues
At its Nov. 4 meeting, council heard first reading of an ordinance that sets the city’s dues at a fraction of previous payments. Also discussed: the 2025 budget.
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Brief investigation finds EMS employee did not violate Hatch Act
The employee was suspended after criticizing county EMS work conditions at a press conference held by a former county commissioner candidate.
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Nelsonville loses appeal in ballot initiative case
The Fourth District Court of Appeals largely upheld a local judge’s ruling that Nelsonville City Council had to act on a citizen initiative to repeal the city charter.
