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Inside Courts: The Athens plastic bag ban
The City of Athens is sitting in the bullseye in a battle with Ohio’s Attorney General David Yost over “home rule” and plastic bags and it is now primed for a local judge to decide who will prevail. The attorney general filed suit in Athens County Common...
Citizens revive initiative to abolish Nelsonville City Charter
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nine years have passed since the last attempt to change Nelsonville’s government structure. Although that attempt failed, some city residents — some of whom were behind the 2015 attempt — want to try again. A notice dated May 28, which was circulated at...
Setzer excels as Athens County’s first to compete in Driving at State Fair
On Monday, Emmalee Setzer, 11, of the Back in the Saddle 4-H Club, became the first-ever Athens County 4-H member to compete in driving at the Ohio State Fair’s Junior Horse Show. And she did not disappoint: Grand Champion in Driven Trail; Reserve Champion in Driving Reinsmanship; and Third Place in Pleasure Driving. Driving is a challenging competition involving commands given to her equine — Doc, a calm, steady Haflinger...
Proposed parcel fee to purchase local recycling center fails to pass
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed parcel fee aimed at buying the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers has failed to pass, leaving its fate still uncertain. The proposed $24 per year fee on improved parcels in Athens and Hocking counties needed support from a majority of the six-member Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District board.
WWII Veteran George Shelby to be Laid to Rest Today
(Logan, Ind.) - A member of America's Greatest Generation will be laid to rest today. George Shelby, of Logan, passed away on July 11, nearly a month after he turned 101 years old. Shelby is a World War II Veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Navy form 1943-1946 as...
The Scoop Announcements July 16 – 22, 2024
Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. Letter to the Editor workshop: Write Now Appalachia will present a workshop on writing letters to the editor Wednesday, July 24, from 6–8 p.m. at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
Federal Hocking School District hires superintendent
STEWART — The Federal Hocking Board of Education unanimously voted to give Jason Spencer a four-year contract effective Aug. 1 during Tuesday’s meeting. “The Federal Hocking Local School Board looks forward to working together with Dr. Spencer. We are excited about this next chapter of Federal Hocking,” Board of Education President Kerry Sheridan-Boyd said. Spencer will oversee a school district that educates with around 900 students and a budget of...
Residents give big thumbs down to recycling parcel fee at Logan hearing
LOGAN — The question of whether to institute a parcel fee to help fund the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District (AHSWD) received an airing at a public hearing last Thursday at the Hocking County Fairgrounds. The meeting is available to view on the Hocking County Commissioners’ Facebook page. It attracted well over 100 members of the public, with another 2,600 viewing it remotely as of Monday morning. Whereas the hearing in...
Expansion: Boys & Girls Club continues to grow
Good things grow from Parkersburg, and the recently announced expansion of the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg into Athens County is no small example. For 60 years, the club has provided a safe place for children to learn and grow — whether that be during after-school hours, during breaks or over the summer.
Athens Community Arts & Music Festival Announce 2024 Lineup Featuring Guided By Voices & Brainiac
The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival (ACAMF,) has announce its highly anticipated return to Union Street in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday, August 3. This free event promises a day filled with captivating entertainment, creative expression, community involvement and catering to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Nestled in the heart of Athens, the event has earned acclaim for its intimate outdoor ambiance and diverse lineup of live musical performances, showcasing both local talents and renowned artists from across the nation.
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