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Economy

  • Feature photo, UAOU protest

    Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations

    Dani Kington

    February 12, 2026

    OU spent $200k in one year to challenge the certification of the faculty union election and engage in contract negotiations. Read More

Business

  • The Athens News ceases print publication

    The Athens News ceases print publication

    January 29, 2026
  • Star Chamber Arcade finds receptive audience in Athens

    Star Chamber Arcade finds receptive audience in Athens

    November 20, 2025
  • Albany man seeks to bridge food access gap with grocery store

    Albany man seeks to bridge food access gap with grocery store

    November 13, 2025
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Nonprofits

  • Former survivor advocacy org director loses bid to toss claims against her

    Former survivor advocacy org director loses bid to toss claims against her

    December 3, 2025
  • Former survivor services director hopes to toss complaint against her

    Former survivor services director hopes to toss complaint against her

    November 20, 2025
  • Debbie Phillips to step away as Rural Action CEO (Updated)

    Debbie Phillips to step away as Rural Action CEO (Updated)

    October 23, 2025
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Labor

  • 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
  • OU jettisoned diversity division staff along with their programs

    OU jettisoned diversity division staff along with their programs

    August 21, 2025
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Economic Development

  • Lien filed on Lostro Project property

    Lien filed on Lostro Project property

    September 3, 2025
  • State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers

    State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers

    June 26, 2025
  • City of Athens plans to sue property owner over unpermitted curb

    City of Athens plans to sue property owner over unpermitted curb

    April 17, 2025
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