HUD refers to new ideologies for the CoC Program, presented by the Trump administration. Facilitating change from the Biden-era “slush fund” that prioritized housing-first, HUD Secretary is increasing regulations on the application process for organizations.
The Athens City Police Department was one of nine municipalities selected for grant technology to be used by first responders. Athens Police Chief Nick Magruder said emergencies could be viewed from these drones for a more effective response.
The Athens News printed its final edition Jan. 14, ending nearly five decades of free weekly distribution.
ODNR reported 173 tremors in the past year in Southeast Ohio. Nine earthquakes have been reported in the region since the start of 2026.
The 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.
The 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.
A long-abandoned coal mine in Tablertown has polluted nearby waterways for decades. A recent land purchase and nearly $1 million in state and federal funding will allow cleanup efforts and the expansion of the Tablertown People of Color Museum.
The Lostro has undergone multiple renovations, including the current implication of Playa Bowls. The construction of the superfruit bowl franchise follows guidelines to preserve the building's history.
As the government shutdown paused SNAP benefits for millions, several Athens restaurants offered free meals to residents who rely on the program. With benefits now restored, businesses say they stepped up to help neighbors facing food insecurity during the weeks without assistance.
Two of the four food trucks operating on Ohio University’s campus accept meal swipes and other university dining currency. OU Culinary Services says its current policy, which limits dining-currency use to university-run trucks, helps maintain consistent pricing and supports campus dining operations.
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