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Southeast Ohio mayors grapple with potential loss of marijuana tax revenue
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Shock,” said Athens Mayor Patterson when asked about his reaction to the proposed changes to marijuana revenues. It seems Athens and other municipalities may receive a… Read More
Athens City Council approved the final fire station payment after a lengthy debate
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council narrowly passed an ordinance to approve the final payment for the new fire station Monday night as one council member initially balked. The… Read More
Lost By Choice Motorsports brings charitable causes to rally racing
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – Main Street McArthur was overflowing with fans, cars and drivers ready from around the world on Saturday for the third day of the Southern Ohio Forest… Read More
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson had to take shelter during a Russian bombardment while on a trip to Ukraine
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens’ Mayor Steve Patterson was in Kiev, Ukraine, last week when he was awakened by the sounds of a massive drone attack. He and other hotel… Read More
Athens City Council gave the greenlight for a multifamily housing project to move forward
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Athens City Council voted Monday to rezone property concentrated around 111 Hooper St. for multifamily housing. This allows for the property to be turned… Read More
The Sunset Motel’s conversion into a homeless shelter in Athens received a $2 million funding boost to expand the project
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – An additional $2 million from the state will allow an Athens homeless shelter now under development to offer more space and amenities. The money allows the… Read More
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Athens residents worry about the potential changes from new zoning
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Several Athens residents are raising concerns about the city’s plans to allow an apartment complex to be built in their neighborhood. The City Council is considering… Read More