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‘Good Samaritan’ pledges to fund Nelsonville pocket park
A resident who wishes to remain anonymous will donate $15,000 to help develop a small park dedicated to Nelsonville’s founder.
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Smokehouse restaurant to open in Amesville (Updated)
Amesville Diner & Smokehouse will open at 10 State Street, previously home to Park’s Place.
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Richland Avenue closure impacts local businesses
Construction for a city sewer improvement project continues through Sept. 10 and has prompted business owners to speak out.
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Construction paused at affordable housing development
As recently as June, the developers of Avanelle Crossing on Hooper Road were projecting a mid-fall start for the proposed 60-unit project.
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Appalachian Ohio a target for data centers
Real or rumored, data center developments are the talk of rural communities from Adams County in the south to Coshocton County in the north.
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Local residents speak out against data center
The Athens County Commissioners and Athens Township Trustees said they are considering policies to deter data center development.
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Data center could avoid local review entirely
If a developer buys land in specific parts of Dover Township, only the OEPA and Ohio Department of Commerce would review the project.
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Why better‑off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Daniel Yue, Georgia Institute of Technology and Yiyang Zeng, Georgia Institute of Technology The fierce backlash against data centers shows no sign of easing up. Since early 2024, more than 1,200 public actions – including zoning fights, public campaigns and temporary moratoriums – have been logged by the Data Center Tracker, a public U.S. database…
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(Updated) NY company exploring Athens County data center
Saadia Holdings has asked about land use regulations pertaining to about 300 acres off U.S. 33 across from Athens High School.
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The Mine Tavern reopens in Nelsonville
Closed for structural repairs since February, the establishment reopened its doors to patrons this past weekend.
