Education Archives – Athens County Independent

Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations

By Dani Kington ● Labor ● February 12, 2026

OU spent $200k in one year to challenge the certification of the faculty union election and engage in contract negotiations.

By Al Maloney ● Education ● February 11, 2026

Two mock trial teams from Nelsonville-York High School recently attended — and won awards — at their first competition.

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.

By Chris Miles ● Education ● January 29, 2026

Hundreds of students gathered around the College Green over fears of an eventual ICE presence on campus.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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