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Where Athens County Commissioner candidates stand on county issues
The Independent asked commissioner candidates their views on hot-button county issues, including data center development.
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New round of flash flooding hits Southeast Ohio
Weekend storms caused widespread flash flooding across Athens County. More rain is forecast later this week.
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Chauncey celebrates streetscaping completion
The project demonstrates how the village has capitalized on the Baileys Trail System, a council member said.
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Lobbying firm key to conflict at outdoor rec council
ORCA’s current board chair said ‘real tension’ began with a disputed contract with a lobbying firm closely tied to Athens Mayor Steve Patterson.
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Operator fights to reopen injection wells linked to disaster
DeepRock Disposal Solutions is appealing a suspension by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources after a 2021 accident in Noble County.
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Former SAOP director focus of new lawsuit
Mosha Trout, who led clinical programs at Rocksprings Wellness, alleges Jen Seifert’s behavior toward clients helped sink the business.
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How organized labor is faring in Athens County
At least 3,800 Athens County employees belong to unions — a number that’s soared in recent years.
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‘Cult-like’ church ordered to pay $24M in Serah Bellar case
The judgment against Dove Outreach wraps up a years-long legal saga related to childhood abuse suffered by a former Athens County resident.
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Wayne fracking permits OK’d despite pending legal dispute
The same environmental assessment at issue in the dispute over the new permits underpins a lease sale planned for September.
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Behind the scenes of turmoil at the outdoor rec council
A new series explains how a rift grew between Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
