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Athens council spars over events list
At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council also discussed upcoming construction projects on its west and east sides.
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Ohio University seeks to toss out decisive faculty unionization vote
OU objected to the results over concerns with the union’s conduct and issues with mail-in ballots. Over 70% of participating faculty voted to unionize last month.
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Trimble deficit nears $3 million as state declares fiscal emergency
The declaration means the district can obtain solvency assistance from the state, which will now form a five-member commission to steer the district out of debt.
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Photo Gallery: Flooding across Athens County
Heavy rains led to flooding around the county last week.
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Beebe Road (CR 109) and Frost Road (CR 58) remain underwater
Only two roads in Athens County remain underwater as of Wednesday, April 9.
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The Scoop Announcements April 8–11, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of April 8–11, 2025.
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After days of rain, slow landslide tears apart Joneswood Drive house, road (Updated)
The public is encouraged to avoid the Joneswood Drive area. Officials say waterline damage is possible.
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Joneswood Drive closed immediately, Monday, April 7, 2025
Joneswood Drive will be closed between Columbia Avenue and Terrace Drive due to a road slip.
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Photo gallery: Veto Project 2025 protest
Area residents gathered Saturday afternoon to protest various policy changes made by the Trump administration including healthcare spending cuts, changes to foreign relations, public education cuts and more.

