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.
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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remains in limbo as the voter-approved decision to abolish the city charter and move to statutory government was repealed in the Fourth District Court.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.
US Headlines: Measles cases on the rise, FBI impersonations
By Kaitlin Hogg | Feb. 3U.S. Headlines: Trump puts pressure on Cuba, a man attempts to break Luigi Mangione out of jail.
Ohio House Bill 96 to require AI in education policies
By Laynee Eslich | Jan. 28The Ohio Department of Education created an AI policy model for schools to reflect on. Ohio University strives for courses to have individual restrictions on AI use, along with their own policy.
US Weekly Headlines: ICE arrests 5-year-old, Trump’s first year in office
By Avery St. George | Jan. 27This week’s headlines involve the fatal shooting of a man during a protest and TikTok expands U.S. operations.
‘Operation Buckeye’ raises concerns for OU students
By Laynee Eslich | Jan. 27The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployed agents throughout Columbus on Dec. 16, 2025. Two Ohio State University students were arrested for protesting the border control’s attendance at a school function.
Athens City Council draws capacity crowd after Pledge of Allegiance debate
By Mary Kate McNamee | Jan. 21Athens City Council chambers filled to capacity Tuesday night as residents gathered to speak following controversy over whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be included at council meetings.
US Weekly Headlines: Protests, immigration shooting
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 20Plus, Donald Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Venezuela’s future stands unknown following US capture of Maduro
By Finn Smith | Jan. 13After almost a year of tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela regarding drug trafficking and illegal immigration into the U.S., the Trump administration has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
US Headlines: ICE fatally shot woman, Maduro pleads not guilty
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 13U.S. Headlines: ICE fatally shoots Minnesota woman, Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in front of a Manhattan courtroom and the House votes in a step to extend the Affordable Care Act.
