13 counties in Ohio are labeled as maternity deserts, meaning they have no hospital or birth center offering obstetric care and have no obstetric clinician.
Following a complete extradition in Ohio, the bobcat population has been rising significantly in recent years. After European settlers deforested a significant portion of the state in the 19th century, reforestation efforts have brought back enough forest cover to support the bobcat’s return.
Athens City Council met to discuss ordinances, financial reports.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ohio nearly doubled last week, and two respiratory illness outbreaks were reported in Southeast Ohio. As winter approaches, new federal restrictions are limiting access to the COVID-19 vaccine, sparking concern among health experts, students and providers across the state.
This week’s police blotter includes reports ranging from a suspicious vehicle that turned out to be parked in its owner’s driveway to a dog that accidentally locked its owner out of a car.
The invasive Ambrosia beetle continues to harm trees such as pawpaws across the Midwest. The insect infestation has caused local farmers to burn large chunks of their tree population, and invest in preventative measures. A lack of research and funding into Pawpaw trees and Ambrosia beetles has played a part in the lack of information growers have on how to handle the ongoing issue.
The recently-opened Outdoor Museum at The Ridges provides visitors a chance to connect with nature and learn about the wildlife at The Ridges and in southeastern Ohio.
Senate Bill 1 could potentially make discussions in class more restrictive and limit creative thinking, which is the very thing the bill claims to do.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains almost $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. These funding cuts are expected to hit rural areas hard, potentially causing hospital closures. Reports show that two hospitals in Southeast Ohio are in danger of closing.
Police blotter: Noise complaints, activated alarms and civil disputes.
EHD in whitetail deer population: symptoms, what to know and what to do if a sick deer is spotted.
Jackson County resident and longtime political advocate, Lisa Parker, has created a Facebook page titled Mamaw’s Porch ‘n Politics. The page represents her Appalachian community and brings a liberal perspective to all those listening.
A recent round of grant funding aimed to improve infrastructure by the Ohio Department of Transportation failed to include any projects in Southeast Ohio. Many local Ohioans express their disappointment and frustration with elected officials and the state government for lack of funding and support.
Athens City Council met Tuesday evening, weighing property sales, sidewalk closures tied to ongoing construction and updates to housing code.
The United Academics of Ohio University is beginning negotiations with the administration in pursuit of its first contract.
Wild bull chase, diseased deer, unattended children, this week on Blotter
Ohio University is partnering with a global architecture firm to reimagine Alden Library. Construction is expected to start after June 2026.
Whether a student is looking for a new outfit or delicious meal, there are a variety of places down Court and East State Street to explore.
United Academics of Ohio University members and students held a “cheer-in” Wednesday at Baker University Center to support their bargaining team during negotiations with university administrators. The event followed frustration over two abruptly canceled bargaining sessions, as faculty push for a contract they say will strengthen job security and improve education quality.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police responded to loose cows, gunshot reports, runaway juveniles, smoke detector tampering and more for the week of August 20–24.
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