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Athens School District Hopes To Improve Equity And Accessibility With New Buildings
By: Dylan Theisen
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — For decades, the Athens City School District comprised several elementary schools that each served a distinct sector of the community. But that will soon no longer be the case. Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on two state-of-the-art facilities for Athens elementary students. The new Morrison-Gordon and East elementary schools… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 8 New COVID-19 Cases For Aug. 17
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,379 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after eight new cases were reported for Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the news on Aug. 17, 2021. According to ODH data, the cases involved three people 20-29, one person 30-39, one person… Read More
Athens City Council Reimposes Universal Mask Mandate
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that once again requires all people, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask inside any public space. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, takes effect immediately. In May, as vaccination rates were rising and COVID-19 cases were declining, the council amended its… Read More
WOUB Gave Former “Gridiron Glory” Student Reporter Skills to Succeed in News
Megan Vanselow graduated from Ohio University in 2017 ATHENS, OH – Megan Vanselow has a Joe Burrow LSU jersey hanging on the wall in her home in Texas. She says the jersey always reminds her of the wonderful learning experience she had as a student reporter working at WOUB Public Media. Burrow was the quarterback… Read More
County Music Legend Roy Clark Hosts “COUNTRY POP LEGENDS (MY MUSIC)” – Aug 23 at 8 pm
COUNTRY POP LEGENDS (MY MUSIC) August 23, 2021 at 8:00 pm on WOUB – Country Music Legend Roy Clark Hosts a Reunion Featuring Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Hank Locklin, BJ Thomas and More – Country pop legends unite to perform their biggest and best-loved hit recordings from the 1950s, 60s and 70s in this… Read More
Paying The Price, For A Lifetime? Collateral Sanctions Create Roadblocks For Formerly Convicted Ohioans
By: Foluke Omosun | WKSU
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AKRON, Ohio (WKSU) — More than two decades ago, Perry Clark’s substance use led him down a dark path that resulted in a felony conviction for aggravated robbery. He was luckier than many; he had support when he returned home from prison. “I came home, and by the blessing of God I had my mom… Read More