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Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)
The State Board of Education permanently banned Nelsonville pastor Kevin Lowry from obtaining a public education license in Ohio.
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Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations
OU spent $200k in one year to challenge the certification of the faculty union election and engage in contract negotiations.
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Nelsonville-York mock trial team offers students career-building confidence
Two mock trial teams from Nelsonville-York High School recently attended — and won awards — at their first competition.
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Ridges board prepares for state property transfer
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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OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out
Hundreds of students gathered around the College Green over fears of an eventual ICE presence on campus.
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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern
The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.
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Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309
The board started 2026 with a meeting to discuss HB 309 and the 20-mill floor in place for Ohio schools.
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Tri-County Career Center Honor Roll, second quarter 2025–26
Tri-County Career Center has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025–26 school year.
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Alexander Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll, second quarter 2025–26
Alexander Junior/Senior High School has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025–26 school year.
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2025: The year in Athens County news
We take a look back at some of the year’s biggest stories — and give you updates on where things stand now.
