People to know, places to go
By Kaitlin Hogg | May 26A deeper look into the notable people and locations of Athens and Ohio University.
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Breakdown of campus healthcare services
By Laynee Eslich | May 26
McDavis Hall set to open in August
By Laynee Eslich | May 26
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How Rising Appalachia is teaching Appalachian kids to belong
By Aaron Dick | May 1Rising Appalachia, a Millfield-based nonprofit, uses outdoor recreation and place-based education to connect Southeast Ohio youth to the land around them and to address a mental health crisis the region's healthcare system largely cannot.
Career uncertainty grows for recent graduates
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 29On March 21, Fortune published an article stating “the entry-level job market is the worst it’s been in 37 years.” Previously, 2025 was the weakest hiring year since 2002, with the job market adding fewer than 10,000 jobs a month.
Athens exits ORCA after mayor resigns from board
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 22The city of Athens withdrew from the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia after Mayor Steve Patterson cited differences over trail sustainability.
Vertiv to expand manufacturing in Ironton
By Finn Smith | Apr. 22Vertiv, a manufacturing company based in Ohio, is planning major expansions to its site in Ironton. The company is partnering with many companies, including the Ohio Department of Development, and is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the state.
‘The next county commissioner is going to be a woman’
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 21Democrat Autumn Brown and Republican Sarah Smith face off for Athens County Commissioner after the May primary election.
Proposed income tax increase to appear on primary ballot
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 21Athens voters are deciding on a 0.20% income tax increase on their primary election ballot.
Athens mayor on Ukraine sister city as war intensifies
By Laynee Eslich | Apr. 21Athens Mayor Steve Patterson discussed the city’s partnership with its sister city Ostroh and support efforts as Russia continues its attacks in Ukraine.
Ohioans lead petition to prevent growth of data centers
By Finn Smith | Apr. 21A group of Ohioans is collecting signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment that would restrict the expansion of data centers across the state.
Synthetic cannabinoids trends in Ohio prisons
By Laynee Eslich | Apr. 20K2 is able to be dissolved and dried onto paper that is smuggled and smoked in Ohio correctional institutions. Several Ohio newspapers partnered to conduct an investigation of the drug markets.
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services executive director arrested
By Bridget Thomas | Apr. 16On April 3, Jean Demosky, the executive director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, was arrested. Demosky is accused of misallocating funds through the Athens County Community Cares Fund, a non-profit she started.
Affordable Housing Commission surveys housing conditions
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 14The Affordable Housing Commission and Athens City Council are concerned with the rental conditions Athens residents endure. The Rental Inspection Process Subcommittee was created to analyze these conditions and make recommendations to improve inspection standards and housing conditions.
Parents United for Public Schools hosts town hall
By Bridget Thomas | Apr. 9Parents United for Public Schools hosted a town hall Tuesday at the Athens Public Library to discuss school funding issues in Ohio and Athens County and outline potential actions.
City council discusses infrastructure, new projects
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 7Athens City Council discussed infrastructure upgrades, including utility work in Uptown, and advanced several ordinances Monday night.
Gas prices surge as Iran war continues
By Finn Smith | Apr. 6The war between Iran and the U.S. is now causing ripple effects across the global economy, with rising gas and diesel prices in the U.S.
