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OU faculty union says election objections are ‘absurd’ and ‘meritless’
United Academics of Ohio University told the State Employees Relations Board that a ruling in OU’s favor would ‘put a thumb on the scale against unions’ in future elections.
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Ohio University confirms international students visas ‘changed’
The university declined to give the Independent more details on the number of students affected and the plan going forward.
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Fed Hock High School students protest principal’s firing — UPDATED
The Federal Hocking Board of Education will vote tonight on Superintendent Jason Spencer’s recommendation to fire Jake Amlin and two middle school teachers.
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The Scoop News Roundup April 15, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of April 15, 2025.
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The Scoop Announcements April 15, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of April 15, 2025.
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Athens council spars over events list
At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council also discussed upcoming construction projects on its west and east sides.
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Ohio University seeks to toss out decisive faculty unionization vote
OU objected to the results over concerns with the union’s conduct and issues with mail-in ballots. Over 70% of participating faculty voted to unionize last month.
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Trimble deficit nears $3 million as state declares fiscal emergency
The declaration means the district can obtain solvency assistance from the state, which will now form a five-member commission to steer the district out of debt.
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Photo Gallery: Flooding across Athens County
Heavy rains led to flooding around the county last week.
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Beebe Road (CR 109) and Frost Road (CR 58) remain underwater
Only two roads in Athens County remain underwater as of Wednesday, April 9.
