Development

Ridges board prepares for state property transfer

By Dani Kington ● Development ● February 5, 2026

As The Ridges New Community Authority prepares for a roughly 27-acre transfer, the 317 Board works to secure rezoning on a tight deadline.

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County declines to renew ORCA commitment

By Keri Johnson ● Government and Politics ● January 19, 2024

The county believe it’s time for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia to stand on its own.

Development company to acquire historic Nelsonville building

By Keri Johnson ● Business ● January 5, 2024

Black Diamond Development Company, LLC has announced its newest project: the restoration of Nelsonville’s historic Fraternal Order of the Eagles building.

Athens County projects earmarked in new biennial budget

By Keri Johnson ● Government and Politics ● July 6, 2023

Three Athens County projects will collectively receive over $1 million in funding from the state’s next biennial budget.

Recreation council plans Baileys Trail visitor center

By Isabel Nissley ● Development ● May 18, 2023

The 5,000-square-foot visitors center will be built off West Bailey Road and could include space for Chauncey entrepreneurs as well as trail system offices.

Second medical marijuana dispensary set to open in Athens

By Keri Johnson ● Culture ● April 20, 2023

In May 2022, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued a provisional dispensary license to Big Perm’s LLC, set to operate at 544 Richland Avenue.

Chauncey Public Library to move, expand in next two years

By Isabel Nissley ● Culture ● March 12, 2023

The new Chauncey Library, to be built at 43 Converse St., will be bigger – double or triple the size of the existing library – branch manager Liz Hill said.

What to know about Ohio University’s plans for The Ridges

By Sam Stecklow ● Culture ● February 20, 2023

The Ridges could become a $220 milliondevelopment with housing, commercial, academic and recreational uses under a new plan proposed by Ohio University.