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Athens looking to buy site for new fire station after lease deal was struck down
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is hoping to purchase property along Stimson Avenue to build a new fire station now that a long-term lease for the land… Read More
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174 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for July 1-7
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 16,021 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 174 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
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Changing climate brings more ticks and related diseases to southeast Ohio
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When discussing the effects of climate change, ticks may not be the first thing that comes to mind for most people. However, these tiny arachnids are… Read More
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Boris Johnson resigns not over policies but deep concerns about his character
By: Frank Langfitt | NPR
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Updated July 7, 2022 at 11:46 AM ET LONDON (NPR) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally resigned as leader of the Conservative Party under heavy pressure from lawmakers… Read More
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Ohio expands reporting tool for background check database used for gun sales and traffic stops
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is rolling out a new digital tool to local law enforcement and courts to enter information — such as warrants and protection orders… Read More
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Renée Stewart Band brings together all star cast of regional musicians on debut release ‘Stories’
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Renée Stewart Band on their new release ‘Stories’ When Renée Stewart posted a video on social media performing a stripped-down rendition of a song she’d written in… Read More
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WOUB Member Spotlight: Sue Ellen Miller
Miller has been a member of WOUB since 1988 ATHENS, OH – Sue Ellen Miller says she doesn’t really remember a time in her life when she wasn’t paying attention… Read More