There was an increase in black bear sightings in recent years, due in part to the fact hunting black bears is illegal in the state of Ohio, paired with the growing public interest in protecting the animals.
United Academics of Ohio University met with the OU administration to continue negotiations. In their most recent meeting, they failed to reach an agreement on academic freedom.
Ohio University said it is not aware of any immigration enforcement activity on the Athens campus after reports circulated on social media, noting images showing ICE officers on campus “appear to have been AI-generated.”
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.
Ohio named defensive coordinator John Hauser as interim head coach.
At about 6:30 p.m., an alleged grease fire broke out in the kitchen of Jackie O’s Public House Restaurant about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on 22 W. Union St. There are no known injuries at this time.
Police blotter: Threatening call, missing child report and muzzleloader noise from Nov. 21 to Nov. 27.
Police blotter: Broken car windows, breaking and entering, noise complaints.
U.S. Weekly Headlines: The Trump administration plans to pause immigration from poor countries, Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks continue and the Trump administration classifies Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization.
U.S. Weekly Headlines: Trump signs legislation that requires the release of Epstein-related files, the FAA removes all restrictions on commercial airlines and the Trump administration makes moves to dismantle the Department of Education.
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.
There was an increase in black bear sightings in recent years, due in part to the fact hunting black bears is illegal in the state of Ohio, paired with the growing public interest in protecting the animals.
Two injection wells approved in Washington County have caused concern among local Marietta officials, residents and environmental groups for potential danger to nearby drinking water sources. ODNR approved the wells with outdated regulations, prompting a lawsuit by Buckeye Environmental Network.
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