Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio, Ohio University Voinovich School and OU’s Center for Community Impact have partnered to build a family home in Ross County. Construction is set to begin Oct. 23 and continue through March.
Passion Works Studio will move from East State Street to 65 N. Court St. with the donations generated from the “A Work of Passion” campaign. The new two-floor building is expected to allow the studio to increase accommodations for those with disabilities and expand operations.
Faculty involved in the United Academics for Ohio University discussed how trends in OU’s faculty salaries have driven them to demand higher annual compensation. As negotiations continue between the UAOU and OU, the UAOU is requesting an 8% annual salary increase to be in competition with other public universities in the state.
Nearly 3,000 acres in Wayne National Forest have been leased for the development of oil and gas companies. These leases have drawn both support for the economic benefits and sparked debate over forest conservation.
Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Library’s master plan was completed in July, creating an outline of how Alden’s potential renovations could look. Despite the creation of a plan, the university does not have the funding to begin construction on the project.
U.S. Headlines: AI development raises concerns, Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions and the House votes to end the Iran war for the third time.
The proposed affordable housing development in Athens Township, Avanelle Crossing, was paused in July. However, the developers are looking at alternative locations city officials are not hopeful the development will be constructed.
CCC Plastics, a Canadian plastic manufacturing company, plans to lease a building in The Plains owned by ACEDC to build a plastics facility. The company would offer 25 full-time jobs within the facility.
In the weeks following Dolly Parton’s death, there has been a large increase in purchases of Dolly Parton license plates. $25 from every Dolly Parton license plate purchased goes to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio.
The White House announced a major oil deal with a private company in Venezuelan oil fields, claiming it will lower gas prices and boost the economy. Experts, however, claim the deal will likely not impact gas prices for another 10-15 years.
After an influx of recovery housing facilities in Ohio, the Department of Behavioral Health will create a state-wide certification program to monitor addiction recovery programs.
US Headlines: US raises tariffs on Canada, Supreme Court supports Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions and Darline Graham wins GOP primary in SC.
Athens businesses begin showing support for UAOU through a poster campaign as negotiations between the university and the union continue.
Chillicothe City Council passes a 60-day moratorium on data centers after U.S. Paper Mill proposes building one at the old Pixelle Specialty Solutions paper mill.
Hot Box Chicken Fingers and Tots made a $2,500 scholarship available for high school students of Athens County, encouraging them to take the chance and pursue higher education.
Rise and Grind opens a new Stimson Avenue storefront, expanding beyond its coffee truck.
The Taproot Collective is a new local business in Athens for any plant lover or art enthusiast. There are many propagated plants to choose from, as well as locally made candles and art. The shop is run by Julie Penland Dykstra, a local who works at Purple Chopstix and is dedicated to sustainability and recycling.
The Columbus-based Mexican restaurant chain, Dos Hermanos, recently opened an Athens location on Court Street. The location will be open until 3:00 a.m. every night and provides freshly daily made Oaxacan food.
Marketing covers a broad business scope, while strategic communication focuses on creativity and building audience connections through storytelling.
Despite rumors that the controversial clothing shop had been sold, Artifacts Gallery will remain open under its longtime owner.
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