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Lawmaker, Athens mayor spoke before near-outdoor rec cut
Rep. Kevin Ritter says a talk with Steve Patterson led him to reconsider state funding for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
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Outdoor rec board never OK’d mayor’s plan for state funds
The board discussed using the funds to support the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia’s general operations, recordings show.
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Local residents speak out against data center
The Athens County Commissioners and Athens Township Trustees said they are considering policies to deter data center development.
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Public hearing on CCC Plastics to be held Aug. 4, 2026
The Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the evening regarding CCC Plastics.
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Nelsonville Community Foundation accepting 2026 grant applications
Nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving the Nelsonville area are invited to apply.
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Athens Comprehensive Plan Update public open house set for Aug. 5, 2026
The open house will be hosted at the Athens Community Center from 6–7:30 p.m.
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2026 River Sweep on the Hocking scheduled for Aug. 22, 2026
Pre-registration is required by August 17.
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West State Street alleyway closure begins August 3, 2026
While there may be delays, access will be maintained with steel plates to allow thru traffic.
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Data center could avoid local review entirely
If a developer buys land in specific parts of Dover Township, only the OEPA and Ohio Department of Commerce would review the project.
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The Scoop News Roundup July 28, 2026
Local Ohio University researchers filed a patent after discovering how a growth hormone drug works at the atomic level by using advanced computer modeling. (Ohio University) Regional The Ohio Controlling Board approved $1 million in funding to help 16 Vinton County children removed from their home in June. The costs associated with the 16 simultaneous…
