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Good Media Relations is a Complicated Process in 2014
Crisis management and working with the media is a far more difficult process today that it has been in the recent past. The 24-hour news cycle plus the advent of… Read More
Athens County Prosecuting Reports
The Athens County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office released two cases each investigated by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. Jonathan Westerviller, 29, of Chauncey, Ohio entered plea changes of 1 count possessing… Read More
Student Protestors Raise Awareness Of Police Involved Violence
Students gathered in Baker Center Friday, holding up banners protesting recent high profile cases of police involved killings. Students like Oliver Stone say they hope to get people thinking on… Read More
Jackson’s Williams Named Finalist For JJHuddle Award
Jackson linebacker and tight end Reagan Williams and 20 other defensive players from around Ohio have been selected as finalists for the Ohio National Guard JJHuddle Defensive Player of the… Read More
Logan Elm Preps For Renewal Levy Vote
Logan Elm School District officials are preparing to ask the voters of Pickaway County to renew two soon-to-be-expiring levies. Superintendent Tim Williams told the board that the first resolution will… Read More
Campus Sexual Violence: The Experiences of Survivors
This is the second in a four part series exploring the culture and issues surrounding campus sexual violence. Sexual violence and rape culture are really dense topics with many nuances…. Read More
Wolfe Leads Southern Over Federal Hocking
The Federal Hocking Lancers were focused on two things coming into the Southern Tornado’s (1-0) new gym tonight: the recent losses of, newly appointed, coach Eric Mitchell and how to… Read More
Village of Laurelville Purchases New Water Meters
The Village of Laurelville is moving further into the 21st Century with the purchase of new water meters for the entire community. According to Village Mayor Jason Hettinger, the current… Read More
James Hill: My Top Albums of 2014
By: James Hill
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This is the second in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. My 2014 list has a lot of… Read More
Ohio House Sets Vote On ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill
A bill that would impose some of the nation's most stringent abortion restrictions is set for a Wednesday floor vote in the Ohio House. Even if the so-called "heartbeat… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Narrow Lethal Injection Bill
Ohio lawmakers have removed a provision from a death penalty bill that doctors warned could lead to dangerous shortages of a widely used anesthetic. At issue was a requirement… Read More
Layoffs Loom As Piketon Uranium Plant Plans Cleanup
As Congress considers a massive spending bill, officials in southern Ohio are waiting to see whether funding is approved to avert hundreds of layoffs for workers decontaminating and decommissioning a… Read More
Athens On Demand Transit Offers Safe Service For Disabled In Athens County
Host Carolyn Lewis talks with Cliff Warren and Lantz Repp about the services that Athens On Demand Transit provides to the disabled residents of Athens County. Athens On Demand Transit… Read More
OU Student To Run For Athens City Council
Athens City Council will likely see some new faces and organizational changes in 2016 as at least one person has already announced his candidacy to run for an at-large seat…. Read More
K&H Partners Seeks Permit For Third Injection Well
K&H Partners has filed an application to drill a third injection well in Athens County’s Troy Twp. The application from the Parkersburg company was filed Nov. 14 with the Division… Read More
Jackie O’s, Casa To Host 14th Annual Lennonfest
By: Bryan Gibson
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Many wondered what would happen with Athens' annual Lennonfest after the Nov. 16 fire that destroyed The Union Bar & Grill's upstairs room and several other businesses along West Union Street, including Jackie O's Public House.
Eric Leighton, who founded Lennonfest 14 years ago, wants to assure everyone that a splendid time is still guaranteed for all. Casa Cantina agreed to co-host this Saturday's event and Jackie O's Public House, which recently re-opened, is ready to rock once again with dozens of local musicians performing Beatles classics.
Bills Legalizing Fireworks Clears Ohio Senate
Consumer grade fireworks would be legal to use in Ohio under legislation moving through the state Legislature. Current state law prohibits setting off firecrackers, smoke bombs and other recreational… Read More
State School Board Votes On Specialized Teachers
An education policy change that some say would let school districts eliminate art, gym and other classes has cleared its first hurdle at the state school board, over some continuing… Read More
Alexander Cruise To Easy Win Over Huntington
For the second time in as many games, the Alexander Spartans stormed to an early lead, controlled the tempo and cruised to another easy win. In their first home game… Read More
Despite Late Attempted-Comeback, Meigs Fall Short to Fairland
Meigs cut its deficit to single digits with 2:30 left in the fourth quarter, but it couldn’t take the game, as the Marauders lost to Fairland 67-53 on Tuesday. The… Read More
Richmond Hits Game-Winner To Grab Eastern’s First Win Of The Season
After Eastern guard Cam Richmond hit the back end of a pair of free throws to tie the score at 46-all with 1:08 remaining, the Eastern-faithful were prepared for a… Read More