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Athens City Council has rejected the expansion of a drone program for first responders
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens will not support an expanded drone program for first responders after a 5-2 City Council vote rejected the measure. The council chamber was packed with residents opposed to the proposal,… Read More
Athens hopes to address its budget shortfall with a retirement program
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city administration hopes to ease its budget shortfall with a new retirement incentive program. The program encourages older, retirement eligible city employees to retire by offering them $30,000 maximum… Read More
Athens begins work to address water breaks on North Hill
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council is moving forward with plans to address water line breaks on North Hill and Columbia Avenue. At Monday’s meeting, Service-Safety Director Andy Stone provided… Read More
A proposal to rezone land near The Ridges to build supportive housing hits a costly delay
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After an initial push, a project for rehabilitation housing will be set back several months. Before Monday night’s council meeting, the 317 Board, which is leading… Read More
Athens City Council makes a decision on the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Four minutes before Athens City Council began its meeting Tuesday night, Ohio University College Republicans President Aiden Fox stood and called the assembled crowd to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. … Read More
Athens City Council members are divided over a proposal to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at meetings
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council members are split on adding the Pledge of Allegiance to open council meetings. During Monday’s meeting, Councilmember Alan Swank proposed adding three changes… Read More
Athens City Council rejected amendments to a temporary shelter plan
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council rejected proposed amendments for temporary homeless shelters on Monday. After passing an ordinance on Nov. 17 to allow The Gathering Place to operate Conestoga Huts in its parking lot on North Congress, the council declined to… Read More
Alumni urge Ohio University to reinstate suspended professor Thomas Hayes
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After Thomas Hayes’ suspension from his post at Ohio University after joining an aid flotilla to Gaza, alumni have rallied behind him. In a letter… Read More
The Athens Area Stand Down again helps veterans and others in need for a 10th year
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – For the 10th year, the Athens Area Stand Down event provided clothing, healthcare, career services and more to veterans and at-risk people in Athens County. “It’s… Read More
Shagbark says it is feeling the effects of federal cuts
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After cuts to a federal program used to buy food from local growers and producers, Shagbark Seed and Mill, an Athens organic food business, will lose… Read More
A development at The Ridges promises hundreds of new housing units
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – With historic buildings unused and eroded by the elements, The Ridges have been stuck in limbo for Athens and Ohio University. But not for much longer…. Read More
The Rascal Clinic helps people spay and neuter their pets in Ross County
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) – Two hours before signs-ups were set to begin, people were waiting in line to put their name down for the Rascal Clinic. “It is a unique… Read More
The 11th Annual Burr Oak Alive Boat Flotilla helps raise money for the state park
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) – While it was not standing 1,453 feet tall, the Empire State Building did plod along Burr Oak Lake last Saturday. It was among the many boats,… Read More
Athens Dog Shelter battling long surrender list
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CHAUNCEY, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens County Dog Shelter has been dealing with a distressing combination of long surrender lists combined with low adoption rates. “Space is at a premium,”… Read More
Southeast Ohio mayors grapple with potential loss of marijuana tax revenue
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Shock,” said Athens Mayor Patterson when asked about his reaction to the proposed changes to marijuana revenues. It seems Athens and other municipalities may receive a… Read More
Athens City Council approved the final fire station payment after a lengthy debate
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council narrowly passed an ordinance to approve the final payment for the new fire station Monday night as one council member initially balked. The… Read More
Lost By Choice Motorsports brings charitable causes to rally racing
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – Main Street McArthur was overflowing with fans, cars and drivers ready from around the world on Saturday for the third day of the Southern Ohio Forest… Read More
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson had to take shelter during a Russian bombardment while on a trip to Ukraine
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens’ Mayor Steve Patterson was in Kiev, Ukraine, last week when he was awakened by the sounds of a massive drone attack. He and other hotel… Read More
Athens City Council gave the greenlight for a multifamily housing project to move forward
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ATHENS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Athens City Council voted Monday to rezone property concentrated around 111 Hooper St. for multifamily housing. This allows for the property to be turned… Read More
The Sunset Motel’s conversion into a homeless shelter in Athens received a $2 million funding boost to expand the project
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – An additional $2 million from the state will allow an Athens homeless shelter now under development to offer more space and amenities. The money allows the… Read More
Athens residents worry about the potential changes from new zoning
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Several Athens residents are raising concerns about the city’s plans to allow an apartment complex to be built in their neighborhood. The City Council is considering… Read More
After being set back by a cyber scam, Athens pulls together the final payment for its new fire station
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The November cyber scam has forced the Athens City Council to make plans to re-allocate funding to finance the final payment for the new fire station…. Read More
Waterford Wildcats reek redemption against Newark Catholic Green Wave
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It was a rematch of monumental proportions as the sixth-ranked Waterford Wildcats faced off against the third-ranked Newark Catholic Green Wave. While the Wildcats fell short in an overtime nail-biter… Read More