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.
Ohio Senate Bill 56 is a proposed state bill that would overhaul certain aspects of the current cannabis industry in Ohio, although it has yet to gain approval of both the state house and senate in its current form.
Democrats scored major election wins across the country this week, while the ongoing government shutdown prompted FAA flight cuts and renewed political tension at home and abroad.
Ohio House Bill 186 passed in the House of Representatives. It aims to cut spikes in property taxes by adjusting taxes collected on the 20-mill floor.
Dr. Amy Acton visited Athens on Sunday to campaign and share her message with locals. Acton spoke to the crowd at Jackie O’s Taproom about her plans for the state if elected governor.
Due to the government shutdown, SNAP benefits have ceased since Nov. 1. Local food banks discuss how community members will be affected by this issue, and will continue to try to provide for the community supported by SNAP.
The Athens County election results have revealed the mayors for the towns and villages of Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey and Coolville.
Democrat Micah McCarey has been elected as Athens City Council president following an unopposed campaign, with 1,528 votes cast.
All Athens City Council candidates secured reelection Tuesday night after running unopposed.
Athens County residents approved all three levy issues on the ballot during the 2025 General Election on Nov. 4, according to unofficial results as of 9:08 p.m. Tuesday.
As ballots get cast and “I voted” stickers get placed on shirts, candidates wait for the final votes in Athens County. The final result of the Nelsonville votes for most candidates is as follows.
This week’s headlines involve major changes to SNAP benefits as the shutdown continues, Trump’s alleged nuclear testing plan and more.
Chiles v. Salazar, a Supreme Court case discussing conversion therapy bans, recently had oral arguments. The case could upend local bans on conversion therapy, such as the one in Athens, due to it being a violation of freedom of speech.
Tom Hayes and Jim Koenigsaecker premiered their film “Voyage of the Handala” Oct. 27 at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival in Spain, bringing awareness to the conflict occurring in Gaza.
Ohio House Bill 36 would allow nitrogen hypoxia as a form of execution for prisoners awaiting capital punishment. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost spoke out in support of the bill in front of the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month.
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