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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern

By Eric Boll ● Government ● January 22, 2026

The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.

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The Nelsonville-York City School District Board of Education sits for their first meeting

Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309

By Connor Chomicki ● Education ● January 20, 2026

The board started 2026 with a meeting to discuss HB 309 and the 20-mill floor in place for Ohio schools.

2025: The year in Athens County news

By Athens County Independent staff ● Government and Politics ● December 19, 2025

We take a look back at some of the year’s biggest stories — and give you updates on where things stand now.

A red sign with white text reads "Alexander Local Schools".

Alexander schools cut gifted education programming, staff member

By Soleil Woolard ● K–12 Education ● December 10, 2025

The decision to eliminate funding for a talented and gifted education coordinator followed voters’ refusal to renew a 1% income tax.

Ohio University preserves archives following closure of centers

By Haylee Leasure ● Culture ● December 10, 2025

The Ohio University Mahn Center utilizes archives from the three centers that were forced to close by state law.

Federal Valley Hocking High School with a candidate night sign.

Trimble, FedHock school boards get new faces (Updated)

By Keri Johnson & Dani Kington ● Local elections ● November 4, 2025

Voters elected challengers running for seats in the Federal Hocking and Trimble Local school districts.

Trimble, Fed-Hock and Athens-Meigs ESC see competitive elections

By Keri Johnson & Dani Kington ● Elections ● October 30, 2025

Seats on all Athens County school boards and educational service centers are on the ballot this year, but only three have more candidates than seats.

Federal, state spending cuts force tough local choices

By Eric Boll ● Government ● October 29, 2025

Area organizations worry about their ability to maintain vital services following funding cutbacks and clawbacks.

OU Baker Center escalater with UAOU supporters on one side and OU banner reading "thank a donor"

Photo gallery: United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) cheer-in

By Al Maloney ● Higher Education ● October 29, 2025

The group and its supporters held a rally at Baker University Center Wednesday, Oct. 29, to bring awareness to ongoing efforts to secure collective bargaining rights.

Formerly detained OU professor has long history of Palestine action

By Haylee Leasure ● Politics ● October 23, 2025

Ohio University removed Tom Hayes from his course after Israeli forces detained him while he was trying to deliver aid to Gaza.