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Settlement reached in SEORJ detainee death lawsuit
The tentative settlement would end a lawsuit over the death of Southeast Ohio Regional Jail pretrial detainee Jennifer Ohlinger.
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Voters to decide on $24 million Athens City Schools bond issue
For the second time in six years, district residents will decide whether to pass a multimillion-dollar bond issue for Athens City Schools.
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ODNR warns of ‘calamity’ as Torch injection wells resume operation pending appeal
The ODNR oil and gas division previously suspended the wells after finding they pose a threat to drinking water.
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Lawsuit against ex-Hocking College officer moves forward
Cecil Morrison shot and killed Nelsonville resident Michael Whitmer in 2021. He faces a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Athens mayoral candidates spar over mayor’s record, youth engagement
Mayor Steve Patterson and challenger Damon Krane largely agreed about the importance of many issues — but disagreed on Patterson’s approach.
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Roundabouts planned for US 33 interchange in The Plains
The roundabouts will accommodate increased traffic resulting from the planned closure of the Chauncey cutoff exit from U.S. 33.
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As Ohio University enrollment grows, labor leaders say staffing should too
OU justified mass layoffs in 2020 by citing budget woes related to ongoing and projected declines in enrollment.
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Candidate forums to prepare voters for local elections
Beginning next week, voters may directly engage with local candidates at forums hosted by the Athens League of Women Voters.
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Rising Appalachia to foster sustainable forest-based businesses
Through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, Rising Appalachia will take on a major expansion and launch an apprenticeship program.
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Technical college boards to gain power in member selection process
Hocking College leaders say the school was uninvolved in changes to process, which caused controversy at the school last year.
