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The Scoop: Announcements April 30, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of April 30-May 3.
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Hocking College settles discrimination lawsuit with former football star
The $30,000 settlement with Caden Cox comes with no admission of wrongdoing on the part of Hocking College.
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Victory for ODNR, environmental activists in local injection well case
The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission upheld the suspension of three Athens County fracking waste injection wells over threats to drinking water.
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Judge temporarily rules who may act as Nelsonville City Council
The Athens County Court of Common Pleas issued a temporary ruling in favor of Rita Nguyen and Sue Powell, who filed suit. Council members were served with summons in the case during Monday night’s meeting.
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New scholarship offers 2024 Trimble graduates tuition-free education at Hocking College
NELSONVILLE — Open parking spots were sparse around 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Hocking College’s Barn and concession lines were packed while people filled the seats of the arena. Meanwhile, boxers prepped their hands and wrists with tape as Sam and Ellen Jones strolled through the crowd, greeting supporters. The scene played out as around 300…
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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth
An Ohio court has issued a temporary restraining order halting a statewide ban on healthcare for transgender youth.
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Athens may approve recreation council membership, but lacks funds to pay
The council saw an ordinance to authorize the mayor to pay the $90,000 membership fee — when the money is available.

