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Economy

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    Local residents speak out against data center

    Eric Boll

    July 30, 2026

    The Athens County Commissioners and Athens Township Trustees said they are considering policies to deter data center development. Read More

Business

  • Local residents speak out against data center

    Local residents speak out against data center

    July 30, 2026
  • Data center could avoid local review entirely

    Data center could avoid local review entirely

    July 28, 2026
  • (Updated) NY company exploring Athens County data center

    (Updated) NY company exploring Athens County data center

    July 23, 2026
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Nonprofits

  • Survivor advocacy org seeks to add defendants to lawsuit

    Survivor advocacy org seeks to add defendants to lawsuit

    May 7, 2026
  • Thrift store celebrates 50 years of fostering community

    Thrift store celebrates 50 years of fostering community

    May 6, 2026
  • New Leaf Marketplace reopens at new location

    New Leaf Marketplace reopens at new location

    March 12, 2026
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Labor

  • Minuteman Press employees join union

    Minuteman Press employees join union

    May 28, 2026
  • Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations

    Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations

    February 12, 2026
  • Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs

    Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs

    January 22, 2026
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Economic Development

  • Garment center focuses on sustainability and growth

    Garment center focuses on sustainability and growth

    July 20, 2026
  • Group seeks historic designation for Lasher Hall

    Group seeks historic designation for Lasher Hall

    May 14, 2026
  • HAPCAP advances Sunset Shelter Project with contract for renovations

    HAPCAP advances Sunset Shelter Project with contract for renovations

    May 11, 2026
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