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Athens is thinking about special zoning to promote more pedestrian-friendly business growth
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to ease parking requirements among other things to promote commercial development in certain neighborhoods and make it easier for pedestrians… Read More
Agencies supporting those with developmental disabilities in Lawrence, Washington and Perry counties face financial hardship after levy failures
By: Amanda Pirani
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — When Ashley Blair’s daughter was a year old, she stopped speaking. “She wasn’t even saying mom and dad, she had completely quit talking,”… Read More
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Athens City Council members are divided over a proposal to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at meetings
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council members are split on adding the Pledge of Allegiance to open council meetings. During Monday’s meeting, Councilmember Alan Swank proposed adding three changes… Read More
David Lindner’s new seasonal song carries a message beyond December
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In December, musician David Lindner released Come, an original song written for Advent, a liturgical season observed by Christians in the weeks leading up to Christmas…. Read More
US Sen. Jon Husted praises ICE and warns Ohioans to steer clear of agents apprehending people
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency continues to undertake operations in Ohio and elsewhere, protests against the agency have been escalating after an… Read More
Nelsonville sweeps Alexander in second half.
By: Megan Hoersten
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Nelsonville, Ohio (WOUB) – The Alexander Spartans (3-10, 1-5) took on the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (7-5, 3-3) in an up-tempo battle. The Buckeyes took charge in this game, coming out on… Read More