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ODNR investigated 26 Athens County oil and gas incidents in last five years
Across the state, ODNR investigated more than 1,500 oil and gas incidents over the same period.
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Taylor Sappington on track to become next Athens County Treasurer
The Nelsonville City Auditor’s victory in the county’s only contested local primary sets him up for an uncontested race this fall.
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Chauncey debates LGBTQ+ rights, Palestine ceasefire, housing
With numerous issues prompting contention among council and community members, Chauncey Village Council’s March meeting lasted three hours.
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Athens County March 19 primary election preview
More than 1,800 Athens County voters have cast their ballots in the March 19 presidential primary election thus far.
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Ohio University faculty formally file for a union election
OU declined to commit to neutrality in the faculty union election process, citing inadequate time to consider organizers’ request.
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Ohio University faculty take big step toward unionization
According to organizers, nearly 70% of faculty across all OU campuses have signed cards to file for a union election.
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Millfield fire destroys two-story home (Updated)
The structure fire occurred in a residential neighborhood along Millfield Road last night. No one was injured.
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Public officials respond to Athens’ ceasefire resolution
Public officials contacted by the Independent did not say they were taking local resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza into account.
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Thirty Athens residents temporarily displaced by Union Street fire
More than half of the 30 Athens residents displaced by an apartment building fire last weekend are relying on emergency shelter.
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Athens City Council passes ceasefire resolution for Israel’s war on Gaza
The ceasefire resolution, which passed 4-2, came in response to community pressure and against the advice of the city law office.
