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Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent

Donald Trump · Athens

Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

What may be one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most important and far-reaching rulings in decades dropped in late May 2025 in an order that probably didn’t get a second — or even first — glance from most Americans.See the Story

Multiple area students named to Ohio University's spring 2025 President's List

Education · Athens

Multiple area students named to Ohio University's spring 2025 President's List

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

ATHENS, Ohio – Following the completion of each semester Ohio University recognizes the academic achievements of its students by publishing the President's, Dean's and Provost's Lists.See the Story

Southern Ohio falls in return to Athens

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Southern Ohio falls in return to Athens

Coverage: 2 sources

Every season is going to have its ups and downs, even if the schedule does last just a couple months.See the Story

Geer sets impressive records at Newport, heads to D1 Ohio U for field hockey and nursing career

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Adison Geer of Newport will be continuing her academic pathway and athletic career at Ohio University in Athens, OH. The NCAA Division 1 program will be taking her in to keep her powerful as an offensive unit and to nurture her nursing endeavors.Geer has played field hockey for 10 years, playing for teams and clubs including Nexus, USA Field Hockey Futures, Central Penn, and PA United. She knew early on that field hockey would be her thing. “I k…Hockey · Athens Read Article

No laughing matter: Nitrous Oxide presents numerous dangers to recreational users

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

On Nov. 11, 2018, Ohio University freshman Collin Wiant passed out on the floor of his fraternity house. Mr. Wiant, a pledge at the Ohio University ...Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Letter to the Editor: President Trump's Record

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Dear editor,Donald Trump · Athens Read Article

AFR leaders help recycle

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Athens Food Rescue is all about reuse and recycling, even when it comes to the group’s executive director. The position is now held, again, by Teresa Curtiss, after the resignation of Nanda Filkin.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Athens Co. Sheriff's Reports: Warrant served, item thrown through window in Nelsonville

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ATHENSNelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

Athens council takes major step toward Hooper Street housing project – Athens County Independent

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

ATHENS, Ohio — Despite neighboring residents’ concerns over a blind curve, a narrow road with no sidewalks and loss of a green belt, Athens City Council voted 5–0 Monday during a special session to rezone 5 acres on Hooper Street from R-1 and R-2 — single-family and duplex housing — to R-3, multifamily residential. The vote, with councilors Micah McCarey and Solveig Spjeldnes absent, was a key step for developer Hill Tide Partners of South Caro…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Trump sets a legal trap that could undermine the Constitution

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

AI-generated image by Tom Hodson In the dead of a May night, the Republican-dominated House of Representatives passed a bill that attempts to defang federal courts and strip them of their powers to hold Trump administrators accountable for failing to follow court orders. orders. This provision was buried in the middle of President Trump’s 1,100+ page Big Beautiful Bill that is now before the Senate. This dangerous clause protects Trump officials…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Nelsonville police racism lawsuit ends in $60k settlement – Athens County Independent

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The city of Nelsonville agreed in November 2024 to pay $60,000 to settle a police racism lawsuit with residents Bobby Hunt and Ashley Klinedinst. The lawsuit argued that the city of Nelsonville and former city employees — including Nelsonville’s former city manager, former police chief and two former police officers — violated the civil rights of a Black resident and his family. Former Nelsonville city manager, police officer…Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

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