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.
A long-abandoned coal mine in Tablertown has polluted nearby waterways for decades. A recent land purchase and nearly $1 million in state and federal funding will allow cleanup efforts and the expansion of the Tablertown People of Color Museum.
Athens City Council held its regular meeting Monday, discussing temporary housing structures, fiscal appropriations and honoring departing members for their years of public service.
The Lostro has undergone multiple renovations, including the current implication of Playa Bowls. The construction of the superfruit bowl franchise follows guidelines to preserve the building's history.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is investing over $13 million in Ohio’s public transit. This means $160K for a new bus to serve Athens.
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.
As the government shutdown paused SNAP benefits for millions, several Athens restaurants offered free meals to residents who rely on the program. With benefits now restored, businesses say they stepped up to help neighbors facing food insecurity during the weeks without assistance.
Ohio University and broader Athens County host multiple services that offer free Narcan, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.
Senate Bill 1 requires Ohio universities to implement new systems for tracking faculty workload and post-tenure review. Professors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism say the changes are reshaping how they document their daily responsibilities.
Ohio Planned Parenthood plans to fight back against Medicaid after the government sector threatens to decrease state funding.
Substance use disorder is a national crisis, but it disproportionately affects Appalachia. In 2022, overdose rates in Appalachia were 64% higher than the rest of the country. ARC hopes to address this issue through awareness, recovery ecosystems and its INSPIRE program.
Two of the four food trucks operating on Ohio University’s campus accept meal swipes and other university dining currency. OU Culinary Services says its current policy, which limits dining-currency use to university-run trucks, helps maintain consistent pricing and supports campus dining operations.
The Athens Local Drive Thru has dedicated a fridge to its space for the community to donate and take any food they may need. The fridge is large, and has gotten attention from many locals who want to support their community. One customer has begun making meal kits with her daughter for the refrigerator, making meal time easier for people who struggle with food insecurity.
The chair of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities says the city is “egregiously out of compliance” with the ADA, while city officials maintain Athens is meeting federal requirements.
@nationwidekids (IG) partnered with the @burrowfoundation (IG) to develop learning modules that equip school-based clinicians in Appalachian Ohio with the knowledge to diagnose and treat mental health issues in students.
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