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Athens City Council members talk cannabis zoning
At Monday’s meetings, Athens City Council committees addressed recommendations on tobacco and cannabis zoning and adjusting the payment structure for two municipal court employees, which would help the city’s struggling general fund.
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Explainer: What’s happening to your local waste services center (Updated)
As a new local council of governments forms, Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. continues to receive questions from the public about what’s next.
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Nelsonville recognizes young lifeguard for saving small child (Updated)
Nelsonville City Council adopted a resolution Monday night to recognize a young lifeguard for her heroism.
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The Scoop Announcements June 11 – June 14, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 11 – June 14, 2024.
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Dozens voice concerns over Federal Hocking school district deficit ‘plan’
The district declined to share a draft plan that has circulated to address its deficit.
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Athens City Council discusses general fund budget, Elliot Street rezoning
At Monday’s meeting, city council discussed an ordinance to help allocate money into the general fund, and the uncertain future of Elliot Street if rezoned.
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American Eel Preserve aims to host elusive species
The preserve, located in Chauncey, has long-term environmental restoration goals — including providing habitat for the American Eel.
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Hopewell Health Centers location unionizes
Following a vote to unionize, about 50 employees will now move toward contract negotiations with the nonprofit — the second group of Hopewell employees to do so.
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The Scoop Announcements June 4 – June 10, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 4 – June 10, 2024.

