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Concussions and their Impact on an Athlete’s Mental Health
By: Kellyanne StittsBy: Chelsea Sick
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It happens all too often, an athlete has to stop playing the game they love because of a career ending concussion. For some, the concussion can cause more than a… Read More
College Readiness in Ohio Appalachia Schools
By: Chelsea Sick
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High schools in the Ohio Appalachian region are working to make sure their students who want to go to college can, and will succeed once they are there. According to… Read More
Southeast Ohio’s Fight to Save Local Businesses
By: Meg Ryan, Lauren Ramoser, Joe Payton Local communities throughout southeast Ohio are built on small businesses and local flare. One of the sad realities of communities in this area,… Read More
Southeast Ohio Athletes find their Way to the Next Level
By: Duncan Goldberg, Josh Gregory
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Most high school student-athletes have a similar goal: take their talents to the next level. For some, that goal is easily achieved leading to new collegiate goals, but for many… Read More
Rain, Rain, But No (Big) Flood
By: Chelsea Sick
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ATHENS— After a week of preparation in Athens County in anticipation for a major flood event, there is no longer a flood threat from the Hocking River, according to data… Read More
Pothole Pain: Who Pays if Your Car is Damaged?
By: Chelsea Sick
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Chris Reimer turned onto East State Street on his way back to his home in Columbus when he hit a pothole big enough to damage two of his wheels. “There… Read More
Purple Gala To Benefit Women’s Serenity Grove House
By: Chelsea Sick
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Seniors in the Ohio University nursing program are organizing a gala to bring light to the community’s struggle with the opioid crisis. The Purple Gala will be a night of… Read More
Federal Hocking School Board Fills Three Open Seats
By: Chelsea Sick
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Three empty seats are now filled on the Federal Hocking School Board. Kerry Sheridan-Boyd and Sara Brumfield took the lead on election night. Sheridan-Boyd earned 1,045 votes with 29% of… Read More
Federal Hocking School Board to Fill Three Open Seats
By: Chelsea Sick
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Tausha Pullins’ son is a senior in the Federal Hocking School District, but has been going to school in the district since he was in Kindergarten. Pullins said she has… Read More
Vietnam Veteran Wall Arrives in Athens
By: Chelsea Sick
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It was a morning of solidarity, emotions, and energy as more than 100 motorcyclists escorted the Vietnam Veteran Wall, also known as “The Wall That Heals” from Logan to Athens…. Read More
Athens County Commissioners Fear Trump Budget Cuts
By: Chelsea Sick
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President Donald Trump is proposing to eliminate the Community Development Block Grant program from his 2017 federal budget proposal. This federal program has provided federal funding to counties with financial needs… Read More
New Technology at O’Bleness Hospital to Help Sexual Assault Victims
By: Chelsea Sick
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A new photography system at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital will make it easier for nurses to obtain visual evidence of patients who are victims of sexual assault. The Cortexflo Machine allows clinicians to… Read More
Athens County Schools Could Lose Some State Funding
By: Associated Press
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Governor John Kasich’s plan for school funding is focusing on whether schools have lost enrollment to decide if a school will get less funding next fiscal year. This mean 289 districts in… Read More
Athens and Ohio University Respond to President Trump’s Executive Ban
In wake of President Trump’s executive order banning immigration from seven countries, Ohio University and the Athens Community are working to make sure its residents feel welcome. Who is Affected? Ohio… Read More