Southeast Ohio’s history of coal mining has left the region with many environmental dangers. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is working with both federal and local officials to close abandoned mines and plug orphan wells.
Ohio University closed and is repurposing the Multicultural, Women’s and Pride Centers as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act takes effect.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that the U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, signaling a major escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving bicycles, a raccoon, needed traffic control and more for the week of June 11-17.
Athens City Council adopts financial reports, discusses amicus brief.
The Athens community plans to celebrate Juneteenth for the fifth consecutive time, with festivities and tours of local Black history.
The Ohio University Board of Trustees met for its June meeting, approving the FY 2026 budget, strategic enrollment plan updates and healthy aging research expansion.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving dogs, mistaken firework explosions, intoxicated people and more for the week of June 4-10.
A chemical leak of nitric acid has been spotted at a manufacturing plant in McCarthur, Ohio. The leak is hazardous and has prompted evacuation orders to be issued.
A severe drought occurred in Southeast Ohio during the summer of 2024, which posed significant challenges to the water supply, affecting agriculture and livestock.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office investigates mail issues, missing juveniles and reckless drivers.
Athens City Council held a public hearing on rezoning 111 Hooper St., considering changing the zoning from single-family to multifamily to allow construction of a new apartment complex.
House Bill 96 would eliminate sales tax exemptions for newspapers and newspaper subscriptions.
Ohio University offers a wide variety of enriching summer programs for both high school and college students.
The Trump administration has enacted tariffs on goods imported from many foreign countries, causing a trade war and raising worries of an economic recession.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving dogs, mistaken firework explosions, intoxicated people and more.
Students may not consider some things they might need, but here are some items and tips to help.
College life is full of emotional and practical challenges that can make or break a person’s experience. Ohio University offers numerous resources to support students through what may be the most challenging parts of life.
Athens is a diverse town not only with its opportunities for students to thrive, but also when it comes to its array of food options.
There are many great opportunities on and off-campus activities for incoming students to get involved.
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