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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

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

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

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

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

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

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