All Posts from David Forster
Changing climate brings more ticks and related diseases to southeast Ohio
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When discussing the effects of climate change, ticks may not be the first thing that comes to mind for most people. However, these tiny arachnids are… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court rejects request to suspend state’s six-week abortion ban
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Supreme Court has denied a request to suspend the state’s new six-week abortion ban just two days after the group of abortion… 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)
Athens court invests in new ankle monitors as alternative to jail for defendants
By: Silver Barker
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County Municipal Court has invested in new ankle monitors that will allow more defendants to stay out of jail while their cases are moving through… Read More
Here’s where abortions will likely be banned or strictly limited post Roe
By: Becky Sullivan | Kristin Gourlay | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Twenty-two states have laws in place that will immediately ban abortions or pave the way to ban or severely restrict access to them, following the Supreme… Read More
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending right to abortion upheld for decades
By: Nina Totenberg | Sarah McCammon | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade on Friday, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion upheld for nearly a half century, no longer… Read More
After a series of delays, Kiser’s Barbecue may soon open at new location
By: Maria Monesi
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Kiser’s Barbeque is in the early stages of construction at its new location on East State Street with hopes of opening in the coming months. The… Read More
Ohio University student makes plea deal in dorm urination case
By: Silver Barker
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University athlete accused of urinating on the dorm door of another student made a plea deal to a lesser charge. Brady Linkel, who plays… Read More
Ohio University may see record freshmen enrollment in the fall
By: Olivia Roman
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio University is on track to have the largest incoming freshmen class in over 50 years. It was revealed at last week’s board of trustees meeting… Read More
Complication casts doubt on proposed location for new Athens fire station
By: Jada Respress | David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens may be looking for another location to build a new fire station because of a complication with the proposed site. The city… Read More
Athens County schools are working on multiple fronts to help students recover from pandemic setbacks
By: David Forster
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — “OK, let’s blend this together.” “St … “i … “tch … “STITCH!” Shauna Kostival sits at a pint-sized table in the reading intervention room at Alexander… Read More
Athens is seeking $9 million in funding for a new fire station
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to move quickly to secure funding for a new fire station now that voters have approved an income tax increase… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Muskingum County
By: David Forster
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Muskingum County. Melissa Bell will be the Republican candidate for Muskingum County Commissioner in… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Harrison County
By: David Forster
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HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Harrison County. Dustin Corder will be the Republican candidate for Harrison County Commissioner in… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Tuscarawas County
By: David Forster
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Tuscarawas County. Kristin Zemis will be the Republican candidate for Tuscarawas County Commissioner in… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Belmont County
By: David Forster
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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for the one contested race in Belmont County. Jerry Echemann will be the Republican candidate for Belmont County Commissioner in November…. Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Coshocton County
By: David Forster
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COSHOCTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Coshocton County. Bob Batchelor will be the Republican candidate for Court of Common Pleas… Read More
City of Portsmouth files lawsuit alleging drinking water contamination by “forever chemicals”
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Portsmouth is suing 3M, DuPont and many other companies alleging their products contaminated the city’s drinking water with toxic chemicals. The lawsuit, filed… Read More
Fired professor refiles lawsuit against Ohio University in federal court
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Ohio University professor who was fired over sexual harassment claims has again filed a lawsuit against the university in federal court. Much of the… Read More
Athens auditor requests another $200,000 to pay record income tax refunds
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens city auditor asked council Monday night for another $200,000 to cover local income tax refunds. This brings the total set aside for refunds this… Read More
Athens City Council considers options to boost income tax collections
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is considering offering a tax amnesty to residents who have not paid their local income taxes in past years. City leaders are… Read More
Ohio University shifts approach to budgets and financial forecast improves significantly
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Just over a week ago, Ohio University’s board of trustees got a budget update that looks a lot different from what they’ve seen over the past… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court bail ruling sparks debate over public safety and penalizing the poor
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Prosecutors routinely cite concerns about public safety when asking a judge to set a high bail for a criminal defendant. The Ohio Supreme Court said they… Read More
Ohio University announces raises and a bonus for employees
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University, which will end its fiscal year with a large budget surplus, on Thursday announced bonuses and merit raises for eligible employees. The bonus is… Read More
A historic uptown Athens building has a new buyer after previous deal fell through
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A historic uptown Athens building that has sat vacant for more than two years as the owner tries to sell it is again under contract after… Read More
Questioning of foster child in Athens County rape investigation raises issue of juveniles’ legal rights
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When Athens County investigators were looking to question a boy in the foster system who was a suspect in a rape investigation, they ran into some… Read More
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