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Photo Gallery: Community members gather to protest Senate Bill 1 (Updated)
Around 70 community members gathered in front of Cutler Hall on Ohio University’s College Green on Wednesday afternoon to protest Ohio Senate Bill 1.
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Photos of the Week: March 5, 2025
ATHENS, Ohio — Mushrooms and a waterfall at The Ridges, taken Tuesday, March 5, 2025. Photos by Eric Boll.
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Stimson Avenue bridge repairs skyrocket
New cost estimates nearly double Athens’ share of updating the bridge — which is now triple the amount estimated in 2023.
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Photo of the Week: Feb. 18, 2025
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Hocking River rose out of its banks in Athens, following precipitation over the weekend. According to the National Water Prediction Service, the river crested at 18.62 feet.
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Out of harm’s way: Building to comply with floodplain regulation
Ohio University and the city of Athens planned construction projects with updated flood maps in mind, years before the new maps were released.
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The Scoop News Roundup Feb. 11–14, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Feb. 11–14, 2025.
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Candidates, issues filed for May 6 primary ballot
The Athens County Board of Elections will certify candidate and issue petitions at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14.
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Three members of Athens City Council decide not to run again
All seven council seats expire this year; councilors Solveig Spjeldnes, Jeff Risner and Sam Crowl say they’re not running for re-election.
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Athens needs to cough up cyber scam details
The City of Athens is twisting public records law to shield officials from scrutiny. It has to stop.
