Police Sgt. Matt Greeno discussed communication strategies with the charter government’s Police & Fire Committee Sept. 21.

At its Monday meeting, the charter council discussed the study that would determine if ‘voids’ below the pool will prevent ...

At a special meeting Sept. 10, the council appointed City Law Director John Haseley to succeed former prosecutor Daniel Picketts.

Kevin Ritter, candidate for Ohio House District 94, spoke with the Independent about his stance on important policy questions.

Parents in Southeast Ohio seeking an autism diagnosis for their child are primarily referred to providers in Columbus.

The project requires an environmental review to determine if a beaver is actually present, according to the county planner.

ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Hocking River swelled nearly 15 feet in 48 hours after ...

ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Sgt. Myron Lee Yaw, born October 4, 1924, in Glouster, Ohio, to Otto Virgil Yaw and Norma Wilson Yaw, ...

A new round of flooding on city streets after a heavy storm indicates that the city needs to work faster, said two council ...

The Independent asked commissioner candidates Republican Sarah Smith and Democrat Autumn Brown their views on hot-button ...

The Independent spoke with Wenda Sheard, candidate for Ohio House District 94, about her positions on policy issues.

Equitas Health will host its fourth annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest on Friday, offering free health services, legal assistance, food, entertainment, and other resources for transgender, ...