You are viewing the August 9, 2021 daily archives
Athens Replacing Storm Tunnel At Risk Of Collapse
By: Nick Viland
Posted on:
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 runs under Shafer Street between Byard Street and West State Street. The situation is due to the floor being out of the tunnel, causing the… Read More
Glouster Man Sentenced For Involvement In Drug Ring
By: Curtis Feder
Posted on:
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 around the Glouster and Perry County areas. Roger Rutter, 51, was indicted in March for charges of engaging in corrupt activity and aggravated possession of… Read More
OU President Meets With Regional Mayors To Strengthen Relationships
By: Will Price
Posted on:
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 OU’s relationship with southeastern Ohio. Sherman met with the mayors of Athens, Chillicothe, Ironton, Lancaster and Zanesville last Tuesday. Among the topics discussed were different… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
Athens Co. Confirms 19 New COVID-19 Cases For Aug. 7-9
By: Aaron Payne
Posted on:
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 Monday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the news on Aug. 9, 2021. According to ODH data, the cases involved five people 50-59, four people… Read More
Agency Offers Assistance As Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
By: Taylor Burnette
Posted on:
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 for some communities, but not Athens, Hocking and Perry counties due to the lower rate of COVID-19 transmission in these places. However, rental assistance is… Read More
Athens Conservancy Partners With Artist To Help Get Word Out
By: Taylor Burnette
Posted on:
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 with high public value, said Chris Fahl, president of the conservancy board. It preserves private property with environmental value, but also preserves land for public… 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, July 23, and culminated with a performance from Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles) on July 31, with dozens of events, performances, and opportunities for… 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 Fell to Earth. But did you know, they were all written by former Ohio University Faculty Member and Kentucky Writer Walter Tevis? Tevis taught English… Read More