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Nelsonville Public Square ongoing traffic closures: Feb. 2026
Nelsonville’s Public Square remains closed and barricaded to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the Dew House to the end of Rhapsody restaurant until further notice, as a result of a partial structure collapse at The Mine Tavern.
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Nelsonville boil order through Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Poplar Street from Desteiguer Street to Burr Oak Boulevard until 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
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Ervin Road in Athens closed Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
Ervin Road, approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Stagecoach Road, will be closed to through traffic between 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.
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The Scoop Announcements Feb. 18, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Feb. 18, 2026.
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The Scoop News Roundup Feb. 18, 2026
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Feb. 18, 2026.
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Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations
OU spent $200k in one year to challenge the certification of the faculty union election and engage in contract negotiations.
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Nelsonville City Council discusses additional funding for water project
The council on Monday approved $572,130 in additional funding needed for the third phase of its ongoing water project.
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Franklin Avenue closed in Athens: Feb. 12, 2026
Franklin Avenue will be closed from Spring Street to Madison Avenue, and Madison Avenue southbound lane will be closed from Spring Street to State Street Thursday, Feb. 12. The work will begin at 8:30 a.m.
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Athens proposal for police-controlled drone program does not fly
The city council also discussed taking over ownership of its streetlights and a proposed retirement incentive program.
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Ethics committee could still investigate Sen. Chavez despite GOP claims
Ohio Senate Republican leadership last week said allegations against Brian Chavez by an environmental group had “failed.”
