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MedFlight sues county residents for cost of emergency airlift
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — In 2021 and 2022, four different Athens County men suffered life-threatening traumas that required emergency medical transportation to hospitals in Columbus, via MedFlight of Ohio. What the men didn’t know was how much those flights would cost them. The flights were only partially covered by...
As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — As Athens County swelters in a return of extreme heat without significant rain, the regional drought that began in June has become even worse. In its Aug. 29 weekly report, U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded much of Athens County to “exceptional drought,” the most severe classification used by the service.
Nelsonville residents again ask a judge to order City Council to place an initiative on the ballot
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Nelsonville residents are again asking a judge to order the City Council to put an initiative on the ballot that would change the city’s government. The new request was filed Wednesday and comes two days after an appeals court dismissed an attempt by...
Athens City Council discusses zoning changes to fill housing gaps and shows skepticism to possible changes to the city’s DORA
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials believe a proposed ordinance could bring more affordable housing to the city. The proposal would decrease the minimum square footage for residential lots. City Councilmember Alan Swank said at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting, that there are several empty plots of...
Micah McCarey holds launch party for congressional campaign
Correction Appended: A previous version of this article named Campaign Manager spelled Cody Sigmund. The article is updated to say Cody Sigmon. Micah McCarey, Athens city councilmember at-large, hosted an official launch party Aug. 22 at The Pigskin, 38 N. Court St., to celebrate his candidacy for representative of Ohio’s 95th District. The theme, ‘back to school,’ was chosen for this party to honor those who work in education.
SOPEC awarded over $4.1 million to expand EV charging infrastructure
ATHENS, OHIO — The Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) has been awarded a $4,180,045 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration under the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program. This funding will support SOPEC’s Southeast to Southwest Ohio Responsive Interregional Deployment of Electrification Solutions (RIDES) project, aimed at expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Ohio. The nearly $4.2 million grant will enable SOPEC to install seven EV DC Fast Charging (DCFC) stations within one mile of three designated Alternative Fuel...
Ohio Cross Country Season Preview
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio men's and women's cross country teams are lacing up their shoes for their first meet of the season on Friday. Ohio kicks off its season at the Tommy Evans Invitational hosted by Akron at Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton, Ohio, on August 30. Last season, the women finished second and the men finished seventh at the meet. It'll be a race to excite.
Daily Rundown: Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain friendships, Football: Get to know Ohio's running backs, The pros and cons of music festivals, and more.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain friendships. Opinion: In her latest column, Daphne addresses the potential strain political opinions can place on friendships as the presidential election approaches. She emphasizes that differing political views should not be a reason for friendships to dissolve. Daphne highlights that democracy allows for various political stances, and it's important to respect and understand differing opinions, even within long-standing friendships. Friends should encourage readers to value their relationships and approach political discussions with respect and openness, recognizing that friendships can endure despite differing opinions, according to Daphne. Click here to read more.
Two Hocking County students among 2024 FAO scholarship recipients
LOGAN, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded nearly $659,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including two students from Hocking County. Kyleigh McWilliams of New Straitsville received the Lee Beckett Legacy Scholarship, honoring the work and legacy of educator Mrs. Lee Beckett and awarded annually to graduating Nelsonville-York High School seniors. Hannah Nunley of Rockbridge received the Jim Raeder Helping Hand Scholarship, established...
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