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Little Wing Relief prepares to ship relief supplies to Ukraine
By: Emma Dollenmayer, Lexi Lepof
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After months of collecting donations, an Athens-based humanitarian organization will be sending out its first shipment of aid to the people impacted by the war in… Read More
Athens-area gun activists and city officials react to Ohio’s new permitless concealed carry gun law
By: Lexi Lepof
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https://youtu.be/WEaHKQ3BdpY ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Jim Salzman, a board member of Hilltop Gun Club, is just one example of second amendment activists who think Ohio’s new gun legislation goes too… Read More
Southeast Ohio Rallies Around Athens Native Joe Burrow
By: Lexi Lepof
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Pretty much everywhere you look around Athens, a town usually painted green and white, you’ll now see plenty of orange and black. Why? Joe Burrow and… Read More
The unofficial 2021 General Election results for Muskingum County
By: Madison MooreBy: Lexi Lepof
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — The contested races for Muskingum County have been decided, with only 22.18% of registered voters casting their votes. There were three winners for Zanesville City… Read More
The unofficial 2021 General Election results for Belmont County
By: Madison MooreBy: Lexi Lepof
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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — The contested races for Belmont County have been decided, with 27.63% registered voters in Belmont County casting their votes. Donald Vincenzo won the St. Clairsville City… Read More
The unofficial 2021 General Election results for Harrison County
By: Madison MooreBy: Lexi Lepof
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HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — The contested races for Harrison County have been decided. The unofficial results in the primary ended with only 23.54% of registered voters in Harrison County… Read More
The unofficial 2021 General Election results from Tuscarawas County
By: Madison MooreBy: Lexi Lepof
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — The contested races for Tuscarawas County have been decided. The unofficial results in the primary ended with only 18.65% of registered voters in Tuscarawas County… Read More
![A life guard observes swimmers during lap swim at the Athens Public Pool, in Athens, Ohio, on Monday, July 26, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/072621_AthensPool_0326-scaled-e1628634452150-900x422.jpg)
Staffing Shortages And Delayed Action Forced Cutbacks At Athens City Pool
By: Lexi Lepof
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A few months ago Athens officials made it clear they wanted the city pool fully open this summer. But halfway through the season, they were forced… Read More
![Athens Public Pool is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Monday, July 26, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/072621_AthensPool_0243-scaled-e1627419790553-900x422.jpg)
Athens Lifeguards Quit Following Weeks Of Complaints Over Working Conditions
By: Lexi Lepof
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Three lifeguards abruptly quit the Athens City Pool last week and others put in their two-weeks notice. This follows weeks of complaints from lifeguards about working… Read More
Local Restaurant Faces Difficulties From Unclear City Zoning Code
By: Lexi Lepof
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Following a confusing battle with the city zone code, a local Athens restaurant gained approval Tuesday to open up a permanent location. For years Dr. May’s… Read More
Program At Hocking College Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Elizabeth Cook has dealt with substance use her whole life. Her parents both struggled with addiction. Cook’s own substance use disorder began when she was 12… Read More
Bill Would Prevent Ohio Employers From Requiring Vaccinations
By: Lexi Lepof
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Many businesses are hiring as pandemic restrictions are lifted, and some, such as Bagel Street Deli in Athens, are requiring that employees have the COVID-19 vaccine…. Read More
Bill Would Allow More Businesses To Stay Open During A Pandemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Over a year ago, the government forced thousands of Ohio businesses to close their doors in response to the pandemic. But others were allowed to stay… Read More
Newly Opened Chauncey Cafe Hoping To Benefit From Baileys Trail System
By: Lexi Lepof
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CHAUNCEY, Ohio (WOUB) — On one end of the main street that runs through the village of Chauncey is a trailhead for the newly developed Baileys Trail System. The system… Read More