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Three Athens County family members are indicted in Meigs County on murder charges
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Three people were indicted by a Meigs County grand jury on charges of murder in connection with a body that was found inside of a burned… Read More
Sixteen children rescued from a Vinton County home shared a small room. ‘I can still smell it,’ attorney general says
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Sixteen children rescued from a home in Vinton County on Tuesday were living in a small room contaminated with human feces. “Most of our livestock was… Read More
Sixteen children were rescued from a “horrific scene” following the search of a Vinton County home
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Four people were arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony child endangerment following the execution of a search warrant early Tuesday afternoon at a home… Read More
Residents say they have environmental and health concerns about a proposed plastics facility in The Plains
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Several area residents told county commissioners Tuesday morning they are concerned about the potential environmental impacts if a plastics manufacturer sets up shop in The Plains…. Read More
The former Athena Grand movie theater in Athens has Goodwill as a new tenant
By: Lena Donatelli
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its second Athens location, in the shuttered movie theater on East State Street, marking a significant expansion of its services… Read More
A bill could limit mental health services for teenagers in Ohio
By: Natalie LaFleur
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Minors aged 14-17 could have trouble accessing quick mental health services under a bill moving through the Ohio Legislature. Current law allows minors aged 14-17 to… Read More
An agreement to purchase enriched uranium for nuclear reactors could fuel long-term job growth in Pike County
By: David Forster
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PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) — A company enriching uranium in Pike County announced Thursday it has a potential new customer, which could lead to significant expansion and job growth in the… Read More
A company’s plan for a massive data center complex in Pike County includes private land as well
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Three weeks ago, a company filed a permit application with the state to build on private land in Pike County what would be one of the… Read More
Athens’ mayor reminds property owners they are responsible for keeping sidewalks accessible
By: Simon Molloy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The mayor of Athens reminded home and business owners this week they can be fined if the sidewalks in front of their homes make it difficult… Read More
For Jeep enthusiasts, this annual Ohio festival is all about community
By: Viviana Frazini
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — For Greg Moore, Ohio Jeep Fest feels less like an event and more like a family reunion. As he walked through the festival grounds Saturday in… Read More
A proposed bill in Ohio could limit access to a commonly prescribed abortion pill
By: Natalie LaFleur
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A bill moving through the Ohio Legislature doesn’t mention the word abortion once, but supporters and opponents both recognize it would restrict access to abortion pills. … Read More
Camp Invention turns STEM into summer adventure for local children
By: Jenna Bolton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Campers huddled around a table examining suspicious splatters and fluffy strands of fur, using detective gadgets to track clues left behind in a series of mischievous… Read More
Athens City Council considers new equipment and surface for a community center playground
By: Simon Molloy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The City Council is proposing an upgrade to the pre-K playground behind the Athens Community Center. The proposal right now is to replace the playground equipment… Read More
A lawsuit alleges excessive force by Meigs County deputies during an arrest
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A Meigs County woman recently filed a lawsuit accusing Meigs County sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force during a traffic stop. The lawsuit, filed May 19… Read More
Athens’ plans to regulate recovery homes are on hold for now
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens has put on hold for now any plans to create special zoning regulations for recovery homes. Instead, the city is going to… Read More
Coroner identifies the man who was found dead in an apartment fire in The Plains
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County coroner’s office has identified the man who was found dead after a fire in raged through an apartment in The Plains three weeks ago. … Read More
Athens income tax increase is now official after the final vote count
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People who live or work in the city of Athens will be paying higher income taxes next year now that the final votes have been counted… Read More
Former head football coach Brian Smith sues Ohio University alleging wrongful termination
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s former head football coach has filed a lawsuit claiming he was let go without a formal investigation into allegations that he denies. The university… Read More
Athens City Council approves land transfer for an affordable housing development
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some rare low-income housing planned for inside the city of Athens took a significant step closer to becoming a reality this week with a vote by… Read More
A person of interest has been arrested in connection with an apartment fire in The Plains
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a person of interest in connection with a death inside an apartment building that caught fire in The Plains… Read More
The fate of a proposed Athens income tax increase is uncertain for now because of provisional ballots
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens’ proposed income tax increase appears to have passed by a slim margin in Tuesday’s election, but that could change. As of Tuesday… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2026 Primary Election results for Jackson County
By: David Forster
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JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 12% of registered voters in Jackson County cast ballots in the 2026 May Primary Election. Voters in the Jackson City School… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2026 Primary Election results for Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 27.2% of registered voters in Morgan County cast ballots in the 2026 May Primary Election. In the race to be the… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2026 Primary Election results for Fairfield County
By: David Forster
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 24.3% of registered voters in Fairfield County cast ballots in the 2026 May Primary Election. Voters in the Pickerington Local School… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2026 Primary Election results for Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 19.8% of registered voters in Ross County cast ballots in the 2026 May Primary Election. Voters in Chillicothe voted down a… Read More
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