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Federal Hocking School District plans to reduce deficit through attrition
The district will discuss further budget cuts at its meeting next week, as it attempts to address a projected $660,000 shortfall in the fiscal year that began July 1.
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Solid waste district parcel fee met with mixed feedback (Updated)
Public hearings in Athens and Nelsonville saw mixed feelings from the public on the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District’s proposed $24 annual parcel fee to underwrite its operations.
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Capital budget dedicates over $7.2 million to Athens County (Updated)
The state has set aside funding for a variety of causes.
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The Scoop News Roundup July 9–12, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of July 9–12, 2024
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The Scoop Announcements July 9 – 12, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of July 9 – 12, 2024
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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
