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New resource center to open in Nelsonville
The Athens County Community Cares Resource Center will host various service providers, taking a “360 degree” approach to the people it serves.
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Nelsonville City Council to reinstitute mayor’s court
The court — which has generated up to $44,000 in fees in previous years — hasn’t been in session since November 2023.
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Appeals court rules for Nelsonville in city council quo warranto dispute
The Fourth District Court of Appeals said former council president Rita Nguyen and her appointee Sue Powell waited too long to press their legal claims.
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Mayor’s trip to Ukraine cost around $2,000
The funds for Mayor Steve Patterson’s February visit to Athens’ sister city came from the mayor’s travel budget.
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The Scoop Announcements July 2 – 5, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of July 2 – 5, 2024
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The Scoop News Roundup July 2–5, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of July 2–5, 2024
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Fracking waste injection company applies to plug Athens County wells
The plugging operation follows K&H Partners’ unsuccessful challenge of an Ohio Department of Natural Resources order suspending its wells.
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Athens council considers using DUI Court Fund to pay workers
Using court fees for wages would boost the city’s general fund reserve — but it also creates an incentive to charge more people with DUI.
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Micah McCarey to run for Ohio House District 95, filling candidate vacancy
The Democratic Party appointed Athens City Council member Micah McCarey to fill the vacancy left by candidate Lish Greiner’s withdrawal.
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The Scoop News Roundup June 25–28, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of June 25–28, 2024
