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Athens voters will soon decide whether to raise taxes as the city’s revenue lags behind expenses
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens officials say an increase in the city’s income tax is needed to cover rising expenses. An analysis of Athens data shows that over the past… Read More
Athens attempted to revive its plastic bag ban in arguments before a state appeals court
By: David Forster
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — An attorney for the city of Athens told a state appeals court Thursday the city was exercising its constitutional right to home rule when it implemented… Read More
The new faculty union argues it violated no laws in response to Ohio University’s objections following the election
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A union that recently won a vote to represent Ohio University faculty says it did nothing wrong in holding members-only meetings before the election. And if… Read More
An appeals court hears arguments on whether to grant a new trial in the Pike County murders case
By: David Forster
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — A lawyer representing a man convicted in the execution-style murders of a Pike County family argued in court Thursday that his client deserves a new trial…. Read More
A former Nelsonville City Council president was arrested for interrupting Monday night’s meeting
By: Hailey Hollinger
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville City Council president was arrested after interrupting Monday night’s meeting. Two minutes into the meeting, the council was preparing to swear in two… Read More
The Athens community rallied to keep the Black alumni event on track after a pause
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Aaron Thomas figured if he could just pull together a big cookout at the last minute, it would be better than nothing. He’d even pay for… Read More
A state budget proposal would cut millions for libraries in Ohio and eliminate the funding formula
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio’s libraries stand to receive $80 million less in funding over the next two years under the state budget bill moving through the House. The bill… Read More
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Email exchanges detail how the city of Athens fell victim to a $700,000 cyber scam
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The morning of Nov. 14, an Athens city employee received an email from an accountant with the construction company building the new fire station. He asked… Read More
The Federal Hocking school board will consider laying off teachers to address projected budget deficits
By: David Forster
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking school board may vote to cut teachers at its meeting next week to address budget deficits projected to begin this year and grow each… Read More
A group of women rally to create an alternate event after Ohio University cancels its annual women’s conference
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Within days after Ohio University announced it was canceling an annual women’s conference planned for this month in Lancaster, a group of community leaders came together… Read More
The Morgan Local Schools Board has frozen spending as budget projections show mounting deficits
By: David Forster
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McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Morgan Local Schools Board, facing millions of dollars in projected deficits, adopted a spending freeze but did not take up a cost-cutting recommendation to lay… Read More
Ohio University put the Celebrate Women conference on hold, citing federal guidance on discrimination
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has put on hold its annual Celebrate Women conference, citing concerns that its programming may not comply with new federal antidiscrimination guidelines. The announcement… Read More
Ohio University places the Black alumni reunion on hold, citing new federal policies involving race
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Black alumni from around the country were supposed to be gathering at Ohio University next month for a reunion. But that event has been put on… Read More
Raising Cane’s and Playa Bowls announced as restaurant tenants for the historic building renovation in uptown Athens
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The company renovating a historic building in uptown Athens announced the two restaurants that will occupy the ground floor. One is Raising Cane’s, a national chain… Read More
Some residents raise concerns about the renovation of a historic uptown Athens building
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — At a recent town hall meeting in Athens, several residents voiced frustrations with the redevelopment of a historic building in the city’s uptown district. One of… Read More
Two ousted Nelsonville council members won a legal victory in their bid to get their seats back
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Nelsonville women who filed a legal action claiming they were improperly removed from the City Council have won a preliminary victory. The Ohio Supreme Court… Read More
Ohio’s Supreme Court declines to take up Nelsonville’s appeal over a ballot initiative calling for a new government
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to take up an appeal challenging a ballot initiative that calls for a new government in Nelsonville. The City Council… Read More
The lawsuit filed last week against Nelsonville City Council has been withdrawn as the plaintiff pursues a different legal strategy
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville resident has dropped the lawsuit he filed last week against the City Council, the latest development in an ongoing legal saga over conflicting efforts… Read More
Nelsonville will be getting a new government next year, but it may start off small
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville is supposed to begin next year with a new government, but it may not have much government to start with. So far only four people… Read More
The Nelsonville City Council is being sued over its alternative proposal to change the city’s government
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville has been sued again over an effort to change its form of government. The lawsuit seeks to undo a decision by the… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine’s return to office order does not apply to Ohio University employees
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The executive order Tuesday that said certain state employees must return to working at the office does not apply to Ohio University. This is according to… Read More
A proposal from City Council could create conflicting processes for electing a new Nelsonville government
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville is supposed to begin next year with a new City Council and, for the first time in 30 years, a mayor. But the process for… Read More
Athens business owners voiced frustrations with city leadership at a town hall meeting
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Saraquoia Bryant says that decisions made by Athens city officials may force her to close her uptown business. Bryant was one of several small-business owners who… Read More
Nelsonville officials face an election deadline that could prove costly for the city
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville voters are supposed to choose candidates for a new City Council in a few months, but only three of the seven seats may be on… Read More
‘Ohio Goes to the Movies’ celebration will highlight state’s rich connections to film industry
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — If Ohio and movies don’t strike you as going together, organizers of an upcoming statewide celebration of cinema hope to open your eyes. Not only is… Read More
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