Two injection wells approved in Washington County have caused concern among local Marietta officials, residents and environmental groups for potential danger to nearby drinking water sources. ODNR approved the wells with outdated regulations, prompting a lawsuit by Buckeye Environmental Network.
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.
U.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.
@nationwidekids (IG) partnered with the @burrowfoundation (IG) to develop learning modules that equip school-based clinicians in Appalachian Ohio with the knowledge to diagnose and treat mental health issues in students.
U.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.
The growing number of data centers in Ohio is raising concerns due to their reliance on fracking. Experts say the increase in fracking could place environmental burdens on the Southeast region of the state.
The Trump administration recently invited all universities to sign the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which proposes numerous regulations on higher education institutions in exchange for preferential treatment.
A Facebook group titled “Boycotting Athens gas stations!” has 2.8k members who voice concerns regarding the price of gas in Athens. Prices in Athens County remain higher than in many neighboring areas.
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.
The Nov. 4 local election brought OU students to polling sites across Athens to vote for City Council members and levy issues.
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