The U.S. continues to engage in war, alongside Israel, against Iran. The Trump administration is aiming to neutralize any nuclear threat Iran could pose, and Iran is striking back at Israel and U.S. military bases in the region.
Portsmouth is expected to be the site of the largest natural gas generation facility in the world, generating 9.2 gigawatts of power, as part of a Japan-U.S. trade deal.
U.S. Headlines: Ongoing investigation shows US likely ordered strike on Iranian elementary school, SAVE America Act to restrict voting for many citizens and Russia remains inactive in Iran conflict.
The Athens County Young Democrats, along with the Ohio University College Democrats, hosted an event with Amy Acton in November at Jackie O’s Taproom.
Billionaire L Brands founder Leslie Wexner is facing public scrutiny for his connection and relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. Headlines: U.S. and Israel engage in conflict with Iran and the FBI fires employees who investigated Trump.
U.S. Headlines: Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson dead at 84, Governors gather in D.C. for annual meeting and FBI seizes voter data from Fulton County.
The Committee to Abolish Property Taxes is currently gaining support from Ohioans to include a constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot that removes the property tax.
Drones for first responder causes a stir among City Council members and Athens residents, additional debate over fiscal budgeting.
Gov. Mike DeWine told investigative reporters in Ohio not to enter childcare facilities after concerns of fraud were raised.
Ohio Bill 646 was declared an emergency measure to appoint a council to assess the concerns regarding data centers, including environmental impact and energy usage. Ohio experts speak about their concerns regarding the growth of data centers.
U.S. Headlines: Top health officials urge Americans to receive measles vaccination, “Walk for Peace” comes to an end in D.C. and House votes to end Trump tariff policy.
A coalition of environmental groups has come together to file an ethics complaint against R-Sen. Brian Chavez, alleging he is using his position within the Ohio Senate to influence bills and financially benefit himself and his family.
Athens City Council members and residents discussed whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited before meetings during a Jan. 20 council session. The conversation drew public attention and highlighted divisions among councilmembers.
US Headlines: Tensions continue in Minnesota as ICE officials detain activists, TrumpRx website launches to tackle affordability and Trump receives GOP backlash for racist post.
Nelsonville’s government remains in limbo as the voter-approved decision to abolish the city charter and move to statutory government was repealed in the Fourth District Court.
Grassroots organization, Ohio Equal Rights, is collecting signatures for two proposed amendments to appear on the state ballot in November. The amendments would enshrine equal rights and same sex marriage in the Ohio constitution.
Athens City Council gathered Monday evening to discuss committee issues, debate legislation and address concerns about forecasted snow.
Researchers from Ohio State University and Ohio University discuss Greenland’s ice sheets, politics, history and linguistics. Denmark’s semiautonomous territory, Greenland, has reentered the political arena of President Donald Trump and his administration.
U.S. Headlines: Trump puts pressure on Cuba, a man attempts to break Luigi Mangione out of jail.
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