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Gov. Shapiro Sues USDA over Canceled $13M Food Purchasing Program
Donald Trump · United States

Gov. Shapiro Sues USDA over Canceled $13M Food Purchasing Program

52% Center coverage: 35 sources
Editor's note: This story was updated at 4:15 p.m. to note that the USDA declined to comment and include more information about the food program.See the Story
Nitric Acid Leak Creates Plume of Smoke From Vinton County Manufacturing Plant
Evacuations · Cincinnati

Nitric Acid Leak Creates Plume of Smoke From Vinton County Manufacturing Plant

78% Center coverage: 27 sources
Evacuations are underway as multiple agencies respond to a chemical leak at the Austin Powder Red Diamond plant in Vinton County.See the Story
Appellate Court Upholds Decisions Favoring Summit over County Pipeline Ordinances
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Appellate Court Upholds Decisions Favoring Summit over County Pipeline Ordinances

56% Left coverage: 9 sources
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld lower court decisions barring counties from imposing safety standards on a pipeline subject to federal safety standards.See the Story

Hochul, Jeffries Condemn Trump’s ‘One Big Ugly Bill’ over Cuts to New Yorkers’ Healthcare

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The bill passed through the House of Representatives on May 22 in a narrow 215-214 vote.Donald Trump · United StatesSee the Story

Central Alberta Farmers Concerned by Fracking Operation’s Use of Water

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The Alberta Energy Regulator describes fracking as "a technique used to break up the rocks deep inside the earth to help get the oil and natural gas flowing."Fracking · AlbertaSee the Story

Athens council takes major step toward Hooper Street housing project – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS, Ohio — Despite neighboring residents’ concerns over a blind curve, a narrow road with no sidewalks and loss of a green belt, Athens City Council voted 5–0 Monday during a special session to rezone 5 acres on Hooper Street from R-1 and R-2 — single-family and duplex housing — to R-3, multifamily residential.  The vote, with councilors Micah McCarey and Solveig Spjeldnes absent, was a key step for developer Hill Tide Partners of South Caro…Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

Trump sets a legal trap that could undermine the Constitution

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AI-generated image by Tom Hodson In the dead of a May night, the Republican-dominated House of Representatives passed a bill that attempts to defang federal courts and strip them of their powers to hold Trump administrators accountable for failing to follow court orders. orders. This provision was buried in the middle of President Trump’s 1,100+ page Big Beautiful Bill that is now before the Senate. This dangerous clause protects Trump officials…Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

Nelsonville police racism lawsuit ends in $60k settlement – Athens County Independent

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The city of Nelsonville agreed in November 2024 to pay $60,000 to settle a police racism lawsuit with residents Bobby Hunt and Ashley Klinedinst. The lawsuit argued that the city of Nelsonville and former city employees — including Nelsonville’s former city manager, former police chief and two former police officers — violated the civil rights of a Black resident and his family. Former Nelsonville city manager, police officer…Nelsonville, Ohio · NelsonvilleRead Article

League of Women Voters engages Nelsonville residents in creating ward maps – Athens County Independent

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The League of Women Voters of Ohio and its Athens County counterpart hosted a town hall Thursday, May 29 at the Nelsonville Public Library to show residents how to draw their own ward maps. Currently, under its charter, Nelsonville does not have established wards. However, it will start next year. In November 2024, Nelsonville residents voted to abolish its city charter and replace it with a statutory form of government. The …Athens County · Athens CountySee the Story

Nelsonville commission says one-month council positions must be on November ballot – Athens County Independent

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — At its Thursday, June 5 meeting, the Nelsonville ad-hoc advisory commission determined it is legally necessary for one-month council positions to be on the November general election ballot.  The city is in the process of transitioning from a form of government determined by the city’s charter to a form of government determined by state statute, following a successful ballot initiative to abolish the city charter last fall. Th…Nelsonville, Ohio · NelsonvilleRead Article

Cat of the Week: Thomas – Athens County Independent

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Thomas is a 3-year-old total sweetheart with a heart of pure gold. He might be a little shy at first, but once he trusts you, he’s all about cozy cuddles and gentle snuggles. This little doll baby loves being held close and soaking up the love, making him the perfect calm and loving companion. If you’re looking for a quiet soul with a big heart who’ll treasure every moment by your side, Thomas is ready to steal yours. Tom will be at Friendly Paw…Cats · AthensRead Article

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