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Athens Replacing Storm Tunnel At Risk Of Collapse
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens will spend over a half-million to replace a storm tunnel under a busy street that could collapse into a sinkhole. The tunnel… Read More
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Glouster Man Sentenced For Involvement In Drug Ring
By: Curtis Feder
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) – A man in Glouster was sentenced to five to seven and a half years in prison for his involvement in leading a drug ring in and… Read More
![Ohio University's class gateway at College Green, photographed on May 2, 2019](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/class-gateway-900x422.jpg)
OU President Meets With Regional Mayors To Strengthen Relationships
By: Will Price
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University President Hugh Sherman met with mayors at regional campuses last week, in what was called a “good first step” in his goal to strengthen… Read More
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Athens Co. Confirms 19 New COVID-19 Cases For Aug. 7-9
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,321 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 19 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and… Read More
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Agency Offers Assistance As Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The federal eviction moratorium has ended in some places across southeastern Ohio, but resources are available for those facing the possibility of houselessness. It was extended… Read More
![Sign reads Athens Conservancy Mary Beth Zak Lohse 241 acres 97 hectares Acquired in 2018 on a brown sign in a field of wildflowers with the forest just behind](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/thumbnail_Image-900x422.jpg)
Athens Conservancy Partners With Artist To Help Get Word Out
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens group is working to get the message out about conservation by partnering with a local artist. The Athens Conservancy works to purchase land… Read More
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PHOTOS: Lancaster Festival 2021
After taking a hiatus from in person events in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lancaster Festival returned for 2021. The 10-day arts festival kicked off with an ArtWalk Friday,… Read More
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WOUB to Hold Virtual Screening of Walter Tevis Documentary
Tevis was a faculty member at Ohio University from 1965-1978 ATHENS, OH – You’ve likely heard of The Queen’s Gambit, The Hustler, The Color of Money and The Man Who… Read More