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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

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

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

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

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

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

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