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The OUtlet Podcast – Athens County Veterans, College Affordability, and Jerry Thomas, Remixed
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On this week’s episode of The OUtlet, we talk with Athens County Veterans, who shared their histories at the Athens County Fair this week. Andy Chow… Read More
The OUtlet Podcast – Dick McGinn of Athens BORC on County Charter Proposal
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Each week on The OUtlet Podcast, we bring you stories from the Athens and Ohio University Communities This week, we sit down with Dick McGinn, the… Read More
Woman Files Protest Over County Charter Proposal
The Ohio Secretary of State will now decide the fate of the Athens County charter proposal after a woman filed a protest against the petition Wednesday. Joanne Prisley, along with attorney… Read More
The OUtlet Podcast: Panhandling and Athens Recycling
Each week, The OUtlet brings you stories from the Athens and Ohio University communities. This week, we touch on the issue of panhandling in the city of… Read More
Video: ISU Space Studies Program Hosts Rocket Launch
On Saturday, July 18th, the International Space University’s Space Studies Program hosted a rocket launch competition. International teams designed and built rockets that were launched at the Ohio University Airport. WOUB’s… Read More
The OUtlet Podcast – Protests Over Schoonover’s “Race Card” Email
The July 17th podcast of The OUtlet, from WOUB News This week: One story on the ongoing protests and complaints over OU Foundation Steven Schoonover’s “Race Card”… Read More
Students Protest ‘Racist’ Comments of OU Donor
A handful of students staged a quiet protest outside of Ohio University’s Schoonover Center for Communication on Friday in response to what they call “racist” comments made in an email by… Read More
Same-Sex Couple Who Were Denied a Divorce File Again
With same-sex marriages being held nationwide now, a woman in a same-sex marriage is trying again to file for divorce in Athens County. According to records from Athens County Court, Brenda… Read More
Jackie O’s Brewery Receives Grant to Go Solar
Update 11 a.m. Jackie O’s President Art Oestrike said that the process to pursue a grant came shortly after the on Union St. fire , when businesses were looking at grants… Read More
Audio: Athens Breweries Prepare for Ohio Brew Week
Next week, local craft brewers from all over the state will descend upon Athens for the 10th annual Ohio Brew Week. The nine-day long event will bring breweries to Southeast… Read More
The OUtlet Podcast – Gay Marriage, NASA Administrator at OU, STEAM Camp for Kids
This week on the OUtlet, we take a look at how Athens is celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision to allow gay marriage nation-wide. We sit down… Read More
AUDIO: First Same Sex Couple in Athens Receives Marriage License
On Tuesday, June 30th, Jeremy Webster and Paul Jones became the first same sex couple in Athens County to receive a marriage license. While they were hoping to avoid the… Read More
Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Athens County Drug Ring
Edit 12:09pm Wednesday, July 1: Patricia Vore was arraigned early Tuesday morning, also pleading not guilty. That brings the total arraigned defendants up to 10. Nine of the 14 individuals indicted… Read More
The OUtlet – Weekly News Podcast Now on iTunes
The OUtlet, the weekly news podcast from WOUB News is now available in the iTunes store and here at woub.org. Each week the podcast brings you interesting and… Read More
Video: Local LGBT Community Celebrates Marriage Equality
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To read the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage click here: Gay Marriage Decision As many across the nation are reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage, it’s… Read More
Audio: ISU Panel Explores Where Space Meets Pop Culture
While hundreds of scientists have arrived in Athens for the International Space University’s Space Studies Program, Ohio University hosted a slightly different group of professionals this week. This week’s Arthur… Read More
Full Event Audio: ISU SSP 2015 Astronaut Panel
Four astronauts from around the world gathered at Ohio University on June 17th for the International Space University Space Studies Program’s astronaut panel. The panel featured: Jack Schmitt: the Lunar… Read More
Astronaut Jeff Hoffman Speaks About Hubble Telescope at SSP 2015
Thursday night, in Ohio University’s Baker Auditorium, the Space Studies Program hosted one of the most influential Astronauts of the Apollo generation. Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman is a professor of Aeronautics… Read More
International Space Studies Program Lands in Athens
The International Space University has bravely gone to China, Canada, and next year, to Israel. But, this week, it has landed safely in southeast Ohio. 112 participants from over 30… Read More
Athens County Prosecutor Holds Community Conversation in Trimble
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office held a public meeting in Glouster on Wednesday to begin a discussion on public issues relating to crime and drugs and their effect on the… Read More
Athens City Schools Superintendent to Retire as Investigation Ends
Thursday (May 21), the Athens City School Board announced that Superintendent Carl Martin will retire effective July 31st after being placed on administrative leave in February. The current Associate Supt. Tom Gibbs… Read More
Athens County Senior Citizens Gather for Safety Event
Senior citizens, law enforcement, and local community services came together on Thursday for the first annual Senior Safety Day at the Athens Fair Grounds. Dozens of attendees came to the event which… Read More