Changes to work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) went into effect in early February. These changes pose many problems for those living in rural Ohio, specifically the Southeast region.
The Athens News printed its final edition Jan. 14, ending nearly five decades of free weekly distribution.
Athens City School District is working to train and prepare teachers and support staff on procedures in the event of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near schools.
ODNR reported 173 tremors in the past year in Southeast Ohio. Nine earthquakes have been reported in the region since the start of 2026.
Nelsonville’s government remains in limbo as the voter-approved decision to abolish the city charter and move to statutory government was repealed in the Fourth District Court.
The American bald eagle population is thriving in Ohio, with around 964 confirmed nests. Wildlife professionals discuss their comeback and explain how they are being protected in Ohio.
Gov. Mike DeWine, along with his Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group, created a list of safety recommendations and features for districts to purchase and equip with their awarded funds.
Fruth Pharmacy closes all locations amidst growing concerns of pharmacy deserts in rural parts of Ohio. Pharmacy deserts, a 10-mile area that contains no retail pharmacy, pose threats to rural residents' access to care.
The 2040 Plan, Athens’ comprehensive vision for the city, is set to be updated to reflect the community’s changing needs.
To address healthcare issues experienced in rural areas, Ohio is implementing the Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program. The project plans to expand access to care and bring more physicians to rural areas.
The veterinary sedative known as xylazine has been detected in over half of the states in the U.S. The highly dangerous drug has been detected in drug markets in Southeast Ohio, with Gallia County being one of the first counties to openly discuss the issue.
Across Southeast Ohio, ambitious leaders seek solutions to resolve the maternity desert crisis.
A new bar, Bobcatz, is making a name for itself as a relaxed alternative to Athens’ lively nightlife.
Chick-fil-A announced in a press release that 25 to 30 new locations are being built in Ohio by 2027, one of which will be in Athens. The expansion effort will also bring locations to parts of Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Northwest Ohio.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployed agents throughout Columbus on Dec. 16, 2025. Two Ohio State University students were arrested for protesting the border control’s attendance at a school function.
The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, a historic producer of U.S. nuclear energy, is undergoing mass decontamination and decommissioning. Local organizations are now working together to initiate new projects on the site to bolster energy production and create local jobs.
Athens City Council chambers filled to capacity Tuesday night as residents gathered to speak following controversy over whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be included at council meetings.
New City Council President Micah McCarey reflects on his first weeks and shares goals for council and community engagement.
GoBus, Ohio’s Rural Intercity Bus Program, will be expanding service across western Ohio, metro Cleveland and the I-70 corridor to connect Ohioans around the state better.
Rise and Grind opens a new Stimson Avenue storefront, expanding beyond its coffee truck.
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