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Region’s lobbying firm backed mostly Republican candidates (Updated)
Representatives of Sunday Creek Horizons donated over $150,000 in the run-up to the midterms, with most going to Republican candidates who lost their races.
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Rural Action project offers extended flood maps
Previously unmapped areas are now available, detailing how flooding may affect roads and properties.
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Democrat Autumn Brown wins commissioner race
Brown will replace outgoing Democrat Lenny Eliason, who has served on the Athens County Board of Commissioners since 1998.
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Charter school seeks Nelsonville Public Square location (Updated)
An individual plans to lease 10 W. Washington St. to Southeast Ohio Classical Academy, which would require a zoning change.
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Athens council member arrested for alleged assault
John Staser’s council seat will not be impacted by his arrest, the city law director said.
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Reporter shares own experience with leaking gas well
Athens County Independent reporter Dani Kington first noticed a natural gas odor while hiking in the woods near her house in 2020.
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Local judge responds to prosecutor’s claims of bias
George McCarthy said the Athens County Prosecutor intended to “punish the Court for disagreeing” with his office.
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Report finds increase in Ohio oil and gas incidents
The report argues too many oil and gas wells and not enough inspectors are leading to inaccurate records and more accidents.
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County prosecutor claims local judge is biased
Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn asked the Ohio Supreme Court to disqualify Judge George McCarthy from presiding over an already-resolved case.
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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.
