One-year moratoriums halt Athens City, County data center talks
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20Saadia Holding,LLC, reached out to Athens County, City, regarding potentially building data center.
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Negotiations continue between OU, UAOU
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20
OPM proposes NDA for federal employees
By Laynee Eslich | July 9
Negotiations continue between OU, UAOU
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20Ongoing negotiations remain topic of interest between Ohio University and United Academics of Ohio University.
Larry Connor to give commencement speech at spring graduation
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 30Spring Commencement to feature speech from billionaire private astronaut.
One-year moratoriums halt Athens City, County data center talks
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20Saadia Holding,LLC, reached out to Athens County, City, regarding potentially building data center.
The Athena Grand closes, replaced by Goodwill
By Laynee Eslich | Aug. 20The Athena Grand shut down in early 2025 due to financial instability. Last month, the second Goodwill in Athens opened in the theater's building, occupying half of the property’s space.
Breaking News: Smoke reported in Bird Arena
By Abby Waechter and Alexandra Hopkins | Jan. 20The City of Athens Fire Department and Richland Area Fire Department responded to a call at Bird Ice Arena on Ohio University’s campus around 10 p.m. Tuesday.
OU fires head football coach Brian Smith after review cites relationship with student, alcohol misconduct
By Maggie Amacher | Dec. 18An administrative review found Smith violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct, including engaging in a relationship with an undergraduate student and participating in alcohol-related conduct.
Police Blotter: Arrests made, scam calls
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 28Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, loud music and car damage. Read more for the crimes and cops of April 17 to April 23.
Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, arrests, ‘suspicious’ individuals
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 21Police Blotter: Bus accidents and well-being checks. Read more for the crimes and cops of April 10 to April 16.
US Headlines: Blanche confirmed as attorney general, wildfires in western US cause evacuations, ICE to give officers gloves that deliver electric shocks
Aug. 20Blanche confirmed as Attorney General, Trump signs executive order to separate vaccines, ICE to give officers gloves that deliver electric shocks
OPM proposes NDA for federal employees
By Laynee Eslich | July 9In response to recent confidential leaks, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is proposing an NDA for federal agencies to adopt. Ohio Democrats and some members of the media condemn the proposal, claiming it challenges the First Amendment.
Hot Box supports Athens County high schoolers with $2,500 scholarship
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 27Hot Box Chicken Fingers and Tots made a $2,500 scholarship available for high school students of Athens County, encouraging them to take the chance and pursue higher education.
Rise and Grind opens new Stimson Avenue coffee shop
By Kaitlin Hogg | Jan. 19Rise and Grind opens a new Stimson Avenue storefront, expanding beyond its coffee truck.
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.
Thousands of acres of Ohio land approved for fracking
By Finn Smith | Apr. 14The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission recently approved over 8,500 acres of land on Salt Fork State Park and Egypt Valley Wildlife Area for fracking. The decision has angered many environmental activists across the state for potential negative environmental and health effects.
