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The Athena Grand owners discuss their decision to close the Athens theater after nearly 20 years
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Rick Frame recalls the days when they would take a 35-millimeter print of the latest blockbuster movie and show it on three screens simultaneously at the… Read More
Nelsonville council members want to appeal the decision over a ballot initiative to the Ohio Supreme Court
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville has decided to ask the Ohio Supreme Court whether backers of an initiative to change the city’s government followed the right procedure… Read More
Nelsonville voters overwhelmingly said they want a new government. What happens next is less clear
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Now that Nelsonville voters have called for a new government, they need to elect people to run it. That’s supposed to happen next year. But there… 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)
The city of Athens files a lawsuit to reclaim funds stolen in a cyber crime
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is suing unknown cyber criminals who scammed it out of close to three-quarters of a million dollars. The lawsuit filed Wednesday afternoon… Read More
A crosswalk proposal for uptown Athens highlights tensions between accessibility and historic preservation
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens city leaders are considering a crosswalk proposal to replace some of the street bricks in the historic uptown district to address mobility concerns. The proposal… Read More
A proposed income tax increase in Athens raises questions about who pays for services
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council members got a blunt assessment of the city’s financial situation at their meeting Monday night. “The economy of Athens is not growing as… Read More
Athens City School Board rejects the city’s proposal to buy a portion of the old West Elementary site for affordable housing
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(Edit0r’s note: This story was updated to make clear the Athens school district spent $900,000 to demolish West Elementary School, not to demolish the school and convert the site into… Read More
The Athena Grand movie theater in Athens announced it is closing
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athena Grand movie theater complex on East State Street in Athens will be closing permanently in January. The closing was announced early Wednesday evening in… Read More
![A backhoe operator digs up a street in Chauncey so the sewer line underground can be replaced. [David Forster | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chauncey-sewer-project-street-e1731703633733-900x422.jpg)
With a $13 million fix, Chauncey is removing one of its biggest obstacles to redevelopment
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CHAUNCEY, Ohio (WOUB) — Amy Renner has big plans for Chauncey. And some smaller ones too: a coffee shop and a restaurant would be nice. The village has neither. But… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Harrison County
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HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 71.6 percent of registered voters in Harrison County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Fairfield County
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 73 percent of registered voters in Fairfield County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Pike County
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PIKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 67 percent of registered voters in Pike County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Coshocton County
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COSHOCTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 72 percent of registered voters in Coshocton County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Lawrence County
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 62 percent of registered voters in Lawrence cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican Donald… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Tuscarawas County
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 73 percent of registered voters in Tuscarawas County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Belmont County
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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 69.45 percent of registered voters in Belmont County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican… Read More
Judges say Athens High School football players have no right to appeal their suspensions from the team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Lawsuits filed by three Athens High School football players who challenged their suspensions from the team have been dismissed. The judge in each case said the… Read More
Write-in candidate for Athens County treasurer Dawn Deputy promises an open-door policy for community concerns
By: Serenity Proffitt
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This year’s race for Athens County treasurer looks a bit different. Independent write-in Dawn Deputy is one of the two candidates running. Deputy describes herself as… Read More
Appeals court says Nelsonville charter gives residents the means to change their government
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A state appeals court said in a decision Wednesday that Nelsonville residents have a right under the city charter to abolish the charter. The court affirmed… Read More
Athens’ new feature-rich fire station has been a long time coming
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens Fire Chief Bob Rymer has waited a long time for this. “I started here 31 years ago. I was told we’re going to get a… Read More
Judge dismisses one of three lawsuits filed by suspended Athens High School football players
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A judge has dismissed one of three lawsuits filed by Athens High School football players challenging their suspensions from the team. Two of the three Athens… Read More
Competitors from more than five states face off at the third annual Rodeo on the Hocking
By: Alex Imwalle
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of people pack into a crowded arena for loud music, good food and cowboys. This is the scene of the third annual Rodeo on… Read More
Athens City Council considers increasing sewer rates and approves construction of citywide sidewalk ramps
By: Meg Kuczinski
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents and businesses could see an increase in their sewer rates starting next year. The Athens City Council is considering an ordinance that would raise… Read More
Ohio provides funds to restore the Sunday Creek Watershed
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TRIMBLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A local community development organization received $120,000 to reverse environmental damage to parts of the Sunday Creek Watershed caused by abandoned coal mines. Rural Action… Read More
Athens City Council approves an outdoor event to help uptown business impacted by construction
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens City Council agreed to help out a business owner impacted by a sidewalk closure that has significantly restricted foot traffic in front of her store…. Read More
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