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The Scoop Announcements June 25 – June 28, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 25 – June 28, 2024
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Athens City Council authorizes mayor to join council of governments for solid waste
At Monday’s meeting, city council also revisited discussions on tobacco and cannabis rezoning and renewing the city’s membership in the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
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Partnership pays off for back-to-back music fests at Hocking College
A collaboration between the Starbrick Music Festival and Black Diamond Music Festival allowed Hocking College to avoid festival expenses this year, after it spent big on Black Diamond in 2022 and 2023.
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Solid waste district pursues parcel fee to underwrite operations
The $24 annual fee would apply to improved parcels in Athens and Hocking counties; public hearings begin next week.
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This week’s heat advisory, explained
Athens County summers are usually hot and humid, but this week is ridiculous. We have the scoop on hot terminology and how to stay safe.
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The Scoop Announcements June 18 – June 21, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 18 – June 21, 2024.
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The Scoop News Roundup June 18 – 21, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of June 18 – 21, 2024.
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Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days – if people understand what they mean
You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” There’s a lot of truth to that phrase, and it’s important to understand it as summer temperatures rise.
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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Regardless of where or when a heat wave strikes, one pattern has been a constant: Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and the crisis is worsening.
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Emergency cooling station at Athens Community Center
Due to anticipated high temperatures, the Athens Community Center is being designated as an emergency cooling station beginning June 17-23.
