US Weekly Headlines: Oil tanker seize, Brown University shooting
By Elizabeth Talaga | Dec. 18Plus the potential problem with the Netflix and Warner Bros. deal and computer chips.
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Education Department redefines professional degrees
By Finn Smith | Dec. 9A plan released by the U.S. Department of Education would place caps on student aid borrowing for graduate programs based on whether the program is deemed professional.
U.S. Weekly Headlines: redistricting battles, immigration restrictions
By Avery St. George | Dec. 9This week’s headlines involve the Trump administration’s pause on immigration from 19 countries and the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Texas congressional map.
HB 29 to ensure access for female inmates to hygiene products, showers
By Finn Smith | Dec. 5House Bill 29, legislation that enshrines female inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers, lands on Gov. DeWine’s desk for final approval.
US Weekly Headlines: Obamacare, National Guard members shot
By Finn Smith | Dec. 2U.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.
US Weekly Headlines: Epstein Files, Trump’s plan for Gaza
By Finn Smith | Nov. 25U.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 takes on Medicaid
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 24Ohio Planned Parenthood plans to fight back against Medicaid after the government sector threatens to decrease state funding.
From Athens to Washington: Trump’s East Wing demolition sparks outrage
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 24Photos 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.
Ohio House bill introduced to prohibit personhood of AI
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 20A new bill introduced in the Ohio House would prevent personhood of AI, meaning the software system could not do things like marry or own property. Experts say this is just the beginning of AI regulation.
US Weekly Headlines: Government shutdown ends, Trump plans to provide $2,000 for every American
By Finn Smith | Nov. 18U.S. Weekly Headlines: The record-long government shutdown came to an end. A legal battle continues to decide the fate of an American man who was mistakenly deported to his home country and South Carolina is considering the most restrictive abortion ban in the country.
Ohio SB 56 in limbo over marijuana, synthetic cannabis regulations
By Ben Schneider | Nov. 14Ohio 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.
US Weekly Headlines: Democrat election wins, government shutdown complicates
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 11Democrats 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 to potentially save $2.4 billion in property taxes
By Bridget Thomas | Nov. 11Ohio 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.
‘A movement of the people’: Dr. Amy Acton brings campaign message to Athens
By Finn Smith and Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 9Dr. 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.
Local food pantries prepare for SNAP cuts
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 5Due 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.
Athens County mayors announced for Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey, Coolville
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 4The Athens County election results have revealed the mayors for the towns and villages of Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey and Coolville.
Democrat Micah McCarey elected as Athens City Council President
By Maggie Allwein | Nov. 4Democrat Micah McCarey has been elected as Athens City Council president following an unopposed campaign, with 1,528 votes cast.
Athens City Council candidates secure seats
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 4All Athens City Council candidates secured reelection Tuesday night after running unopposed.
Athens County voters approve all three levy issues
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 4Athens 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.
Nelsonville candidates see wins and losses
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 4As 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.
