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Charter school seeks Nelsonville Public Square location (Updated)
An individual plans to lease 10 W. Washington St. to Southeast Ohio Classical Academy, which would require a zoning change.
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Report finds increase in Ohio oil and gas incidents
The report argues too many oil and gas wells and not enough inspectors are leading to inaccurate records and more accidents.
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Foodbank receives $25k donation from Chick-fil-A
The donation will help support SE Ohio Foodbank’s ongoing hunger-relief efforts, including its network of food pantries and meal providers, child nutrition programs, senior food assistance, and Meals on Wheels.
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Buckeye Hills Regional Council announces ACGP ribbon cuttings across Southeast Ohio
Ceremonies in Zanesville, Sardis, Pomeroy, Logan, Morristown and Athens will celebrate community investments through the Appalachian Community Grant Program.
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Candidate Q&A: Kevin Ritter and Ohio House 94
Kevin Ritter, candidate for Ohio House District 94, spoke with the Independent about his stance on important policy questions.
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Candidate Q&A: Wenda Sheard and Ohio House 94
The Independent spoke with Wenda Sheard, candidate for Ohio House District 94, about her positions on policy issues.
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Severe flooding raises overdose risk in Appalachia, study finds
Researchers say that rural flooding can weaken support systems that have taken years to build — just when residents need support the most.
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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 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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Austin Powder accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
An OSHA investigation found that known safety issues at the Vinton County plant led to the June 2025 chemical release.
