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Potential buyer of historic building in uptown Athens has plans for rentals and retail
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A long-vacant piece of prime real estate in uptown Athens may soon get a new owner with plans for a combination of housing and retail. The… Read More
Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Nov. 16
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,090 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after seven new cases were reported Tuesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Multiple Bobcats shine in double-digit victory over Robert Morris
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ohio Bobcats remain undefeated to start their 2021-22 campaign, with a brilliant display from many different players that gave the Bobcats the edge over the… Read More
The pandemic economy’s latest victim? The lowly shipping container
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Ah, the unassuming shipping container. It’s really nothing more than a big steel box with a couple of doors. At any given time, millions of containers… Read More
The 93rd death has been reported in Athens County, along with 43 new cases for Nov. 12-15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 93 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
Ohio state board of education picks new president after former leader resigns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s new leadership at the state Board of Education of Ohio, after the board president and another member resigned last month in a controversy… Read More
Kansas’ guitarist Rich Williams reflects on progressive rock and his band’s unlikely stardom
WOUB Digital · Kansas’ guitarist Rich Williams reflects on progressive rock and his band’s unlikely stardom Kansas are the progressive rock giants responsible for megahits such as “Carry On Wayward… Read More
Ohio University Women’s Center Hosts Annual Love Yourself Week
ATHENS, Ohio — The Women’s Center at Ohio University strives to be an essential part of the university’s transformative learning community by hosting its annual Love Yourself Week. The Women’s… Read More
A 75-year-old mom teams up with her son to reclaim her future in “Duty Free” on Independent Lens – Nov. 22 at 10 pm
MOTHER-SON DUO GO ON A LIFE-CHANGING BUCKET LIST ADVENTURE IN ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY “DUTY FREE,” PREMIERING ON PBS’S INDEPENDENT LENS NOVEMBER 22, 2021 Film Explores Ageism and Economic Insecurity Through the… Read More