US Headlines: Epstein files investigation, ICE in airports
By Avery St. George | Mar. 24The week, Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports, Democrats storm out of meeting with Justice Department and more.
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Concerns grow as Iran-US conflict continues
By Finn Smith | Mar. 24The 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.
World’s largest natural gas generation facility planned for Ohio
By Finn Smith | Mar. 17Portsmouth 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.
US Headlines: Russia inactive in Iran conflict, SAVE America Act
By Finn Smith | Mar. 17U.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.
How Athens will affect the Ohio governor’s race
By Avery St. George | Mar. 4The Athens County Young Democrats, along with the Ohio University College Democrats, hosted an event with Amy Acton in November at Jackie O’s Taproom.
Les Wexner’s ties to Epstein cause renewed Ohio outcry
By Finn Smith | Mar. 3Billionaire L Brands founder Leslie Wexner is facing public scrutiny for his connection and relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US Headlines: State of the Union, U.S. military strikes Iran
By Finn Smith | Mar. 3U.S. Headlines: U.S. and Israel engage in conflict with Iran and the FBI fires employees who investigated Trump.
US Headlines: Fatal avalanche, Civil Rights leader dead
By Finn Smith | Feb. 24U.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.
Ax Ohio Tax pushes amendment to abolish property tax
By Finn Smith | Feb. 24The 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.
City Council splits on police drone grant, advances budget cuts
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 18Drones for first responder causes a stir among City Council members and Athens residents, additional debate over fiscal budgeting.
Childcare fraud concerns spike in Ohio
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 17Gov. Mike DeWine told investigative reporters in Ohio not to enter childcare facilities after concerns of fraud were raised.
Ohio eyes data center impact
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 17Ohio 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.
US Headlines: Trump tariffs policy, Measles vaccine encouraged
By Finn Smith | Feb. 17U.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.
Environmental groups file ethics complaint against Sen. Chavez
By Finn Smith | Feb. 11A 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.
Pledge of Allegiance conversation hits City Council, Athens citizens
By Kaitlin Hogg | Feb. 10Athens 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: ICE in Minnesota, backlash over Trump’s racist post
By Finn Smith | Feb. 10US Headlines: Tensions continue in Minnesota as ICE officials detain activists, TrumpRx website launches to tackle affordability and Trump receives GOP backlash for racist post.
Tensions surrounding Nelsonville city councils continue
By Finn Smith | Feb. 10Nelsonville’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.
Ohio Equal Rights campaigns two amendments for November ballot
By Finn Smith | Feb. 6Grassroots 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 discusses tax utility increase, snow concerns
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 3Athens City Council gathered Monday evening to discuss committee issues, debate legislation and address concerns about forecasted snow.
Researchers respond to Greenland, Trump
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 3Researchers 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.
