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 ODNR approved the wells with outdated regulations, prompting a lawsuit by Buckeye Environmental Network.
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.
Police blotter: Broken car windows, breaking and entering, noise complaints.
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.
Here’s what we know so far about The 2026 Met Gala and its “Costume Art” theme.
“Wicked: For Good”, the second and final installment of the franchise, came to theaters Nov. 21. Almost exactly one year to the date of the release of the first movie, which ended on a cliffhanger.
With a year of great games, these six stand above the rest.
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.
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.
Ohio Planned Parenthood plans to fight back against Medicaid after the government sector threatens to decrease state funding.
Here is all of Season 3 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” drama, storylines, hysterics and villains, along with a prediction on the cast's future in “MomTok.”
Photos and reports from the Associated Press, released Oct. 23, showcased excavators tearing through the White House's East Wing. The demolition is making way for President Donald Trump’s 90,000 square feet State Ballroom.
The 20th birthday for ‘DWTS’ brought returning stars, pros and former hosts to the ballroom, as well as shocking eliminations during the semi-finals the following week.
After seven seasons on the hit reality TV show “Dance Moms,“ star Nia Sioux exposes mistreatment by Abby Lee Miller and other secrets in her new memoir, “Bottom of the Pyramid.”
“The Running Man” brings two extraordinary forces together: Glen Powell and Edgar Wright.
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.”
In the latest episode of HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” (2025), characters are becoming more aware of the evil that lurks in Derry.
Vine is making a comeback as a rebooted version called diVine; this newer version rejects all use of AI.
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