Southeast Ohio’s proud history of labor and resistance
Deep in the Hocking Valley Coal Fields—a region comprised of Athens, Perry and Hocking counties—the boom of explosions and the drilling roar of metal on stone is a symphony as common as jazz in the streets of New Orleans. According to an Ohio State graduate thesis by John William Lozier, coal in the Southeast...
Liam Syrvalin,
April 27, 2026
5 min read
Lawrence County plans illustrate how some out-of-state companies use backdoor tactics to confuse residents
On Dec. 17, 2025, Danielle Fletcher watched construction workers build on an empty parcel of land adjacent to her home in Hamilton Township. Nestled by the river with a population of just over 1,500, the residents realized they were getting a new neighbor: an AI data center. The next day,...
Mia Kraus,
April 27, 2026
7 min read
Proposed data center construction in Waterford sparks debate
On a gray February morning, where Wolf Creek meets the Muskingum River, Waterford looked much like it always does. The roads were calm, the fields stretched long and open, and a few trucks sat parked outside local diners. But online, the tone of the community has shifted...
Emma Wilson,
April 27, 2026
4 min read
Wheels of Change
Mobilized initiatives bring resources to Southeast Ohio A growing number of mobile initiatives are closing the gaps in Southeast Ohio. A colorful art bus, a veggie-filled van and a college-run rescue kitchen are finding a way forward. These on-the-go projects share a common goal: to meet people where they are. Crafty Art Bus Brings Creativity...
Maggie Valentine,
December 10, 2025
5 min read
Author talks Appalachia, Art and Activism
ffitch standing outside | Photo by Nicole Bell When author, artist and activist Madeline ffitch moved to Athens County 16 years ago, her first winter was one of the harshest Southeast Ohio had seen in recent years. While attempting to homestead a section of land,...
Rachel Yount,
December 10, 2025
7 min read
FosterHub delivers resources to youth
“How many people in here have kids?” Michelle Mays asks when she addresses crowds as a guest speaker. “How many have 18-year-olds and up?” she asks. Then, “When they turned 18, did you kick them out and tell them to ‘figure it out?’” That final...
Rachel Yount,
December 10, 2025
7 min read
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