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Nelsonville Dog Park now open
A series of planned improvements will soon provide new ways to play for dogs and their human companions.
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Baileys Trail org in jeopardy
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System.
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Dow Lake and Lake Hope among the cleanest lakes in Ohio
Tests done by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources show that local lakes in state parks have high water quality.
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Poison hemlock raises concern in Athens County
Local municipalities are working to address the spread of the invasive plant.
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Athens planning local conservation cemetery
The cemetery would allow natural burials within city limits while supporting land conservation.
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Local group advocates for natural burial
The Southeast Ohio Natural Burial Working Group encourages local people and governments to consider old-fashioned burials.
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Waste district director to lead recycling center, too
The Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal director resigned amid the organization’s merger with the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District.
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Thrift store celebrates 50 years of fostering community
Since opening in Athens in 1976, New to You has retained affordability while supporting foster youth.
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Outdoor rec council moves forward after Athens’ withdrawal
At their first meeting since Athens’ withdrawal, ORCA board members expressed optimism for the council of government’s future.
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Washington County injection well opponents face setbacks
The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission dismissed one legal challenge, and a Franklin County magistrate recommended dismissal of another.
