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Week 3 Power Rankings: West Virginia
By: Clay Benjamin
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The leaves are beginning to fall off the trees, the sun is going down sooner and the Friday night’s wind is growing the baby teeth to winter’s harsh bite. It’s… Read More
OU Announces Ingrid Michaelson Concert
The Ohio University Concert Series has announced the addition of Ingrid Michaelson with special guest Rogue Valley on Thursday, Nov. 13 in OU's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Over the past… Read More
Ohio Rallies For Recovery
Hundreds rallied outside of the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday to celebrate National Recovery Month. The Ohio Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) joined the Ohio Citizen Advocates for… Read More
A Mother’s Story About the Dangers Of Drug Abuse
In 2012, 1,914 Ohioans died of unintentional drug overdoses. Data shows that Athens County fell into the 18.6-30.4 category per 100,000 for unintentional drug overdoses during 2007-2012. In January, Gov…. Read More
Why Have We Gone Pumpkin Spice Crazy?
By: Kelly Martin
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It was headline news – Starbucks was going to begin selling their pumpkin spice lattes in August. This was a first – something that had never been done before. People… Read More
STEADY U to being fall standing tall
By: Krista Frost
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Ohio officials are spreading awareness of a fall prevention initiative among older Ohioans through called STEADY U. Lead by Gov. John Kasich and the Ohio Department of aging, STEADY U… Read More
Officials In Athens Warn Of Potential Phone Scam
By: Bianca Hillier
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The Athens Police Department has been advised of a potential phone scam involving city water service. Captain Ralph Harvey released a PSA Monday evening warning people to be on high… Read More
WOUB News Update: Read and Be Informed
By: Kaitlyn Roman
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines this afternoon: Athens County Library Is Seeking A Levy For The First Time Public Libraries in Athens County are seeking… Read More
New ARTS/West Event To Celebrate Fiber Arts
ARTS/West and the Athens County Knitters will present the first annual Athens Area Fiber Faire on Oct. 4-5. The Athens area has become more abundant with fiber artists selling both… Read More
Kennedy Museum Launches Seven New Exhibits
By: Amy Schmitt
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The Kennedy Museum of Art, located at Ohio University's Lin Hall on The Ridges, houses numerous exhibitions for Athens residents to enjoy.
This fall, the Kennedy is hosting seven new exhibits, many of which are already open to the public. WOUB's Amy Schmitt has a preview. (PHOTOS)
Sheen On Muskingum River Is Algae
By: Associated Press
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State environmental officials have determined that a mysterious sheen covering a central Ohio river is an algae bloom. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that the sheen that… Read More
Athens County Public Libraries Seek A Levy For The First Time
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Although Athens County Public Libraries are seeking approval this November of their first-ever levy, the library system is not in a unique situation. Libraries statewide have been turning to local… Read More