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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.
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New ‘Fallout 76’ expansion features Southeast Ohio
Players of the just-released game can explore radioactive renditions of Albany, Athens and other local areas.
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Athens artist helms creative projects for all ages across the region
Through work with multiple organizations, artist Jessica Held helps K-12 students and seniors alike explore their creativity.
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Vinton County Airshow to be held Sept. 21, 2025
The annual Vinton County Airshow will be held 12:30 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at the Vinton County Airport, 66285 Airport Rd., New Plymouth.
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Environmental group weighing another challenge to fracking in the Wayne
The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision in April that would allow fracking in the Wayne National Forest’s Marietta Unit. No new oil and gas leases have yet been approved.
