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The Wellston Rockets grab a share of the TVC-Ohio title
By: Ella Northup
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Wellston Rockets traveled to Nelsonville-York Friday night to battle against the Buckeyes for a TVC-Ohio battle. The Rockets came into this game with a 16-4 record, and they definitely backed it up, winning… Read More
Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds
By: Amanda Pirani
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After a fire caused severe damage to Hotel McArthur in July, the historic building is now back on track for a renovation. That’s thanks… Read More
U.S. Justice Department alleges uncompetitive practices in a lawsuit against OhioHealth
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday in federal court accusing OhioHealth of anticompetitive practices that drive up health care costs for patients and employers…. Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: February 21, 2026
By: WOUB Culture Team
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Radio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through a format-free, host-driven program…. Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council has rejected the expansion of a drone program for first responders
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens will not support an expanded drone program for first responders after a 5-2 City Council vote rejected the measure. The council chamber was packed with residents opposed to the proposal,… Read More
The Mine Tavern’s owners say they plan on rebuilding after a partial collapse
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio – The owners of the Mine Tavern in Nelsonville are moving forward with plans to reopen the restaurant after a partial building collapse. Early Sunday morning, one of the Mine’s brick… Read More
Blue Twisted Steel blend Americana and experimentation on ‘Lowlight’
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Lowlight is the kind of song that arrives immediately. The freshly released single from southern West Virginia–based post-Americana band Blue Twisted Steel opens with rich, sepia-toned… Read More
Bulldogs exit postseason with loss to Sheridan
By: Luke Schmitt
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THORNVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens Bulldogs (20-3, 12-0) traveled to Sheridan (19-4, 12-3) on Thursday, February 19, for their second postseason game of the week, the Generals hosting the Bulldogs… Read More