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Ohio University researchers want to help teachers manage behavioral issues in the classroom
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Educators face enough challenges on a day-to-day basis as is. Behavioral issues in the classroom are just one thing reducing instructional time. Julie Owens is a professor… Read More
Sixteen children rescued from a Vinton County home shared a small room. ‘I can still smell it,’ attorney general says
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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
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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
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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
An Ohio University research team is challenging a long held belief about osteopathic medicine and cancer treatment
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When we talk about cancer, we often refer to different stages. Late-stage cancer means the tumors have spread and colonized other parts of the body. This… Read More
An Ohio University researcher is helping pull self-driving cars out of sci-fi and into southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Advances is technology have pulled self-driving cars from science fiction into reality, with companies like Waymo launching autonomous taxis in places like San Francisco and Phoenix. A… Read More
An agreement to purchase enriched uranium for nuclear reactors could fuel long-term job growth in Pike County
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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
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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
An Ohio University researcher wants to see if the process of aging can be slowed in muscles
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s no secret that the muscles in our body weaken with aging. But the questions of how and why, and whether this can be slowed down or… Read More
A technology developed at Ohio University may improve testing for older women at risk for broken bones
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — One in two women will experience a fragility fracture in their lifetime. A new study shows a technology developed at Ohio University may do a better… Read More
An Ohio University professor is researching nicotine’s effect on heart health as smoking alternatives rise in popularity
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The health hazards surrounding nicotine are commonly associated with smoking cigarettes. But as more people turn to smoking alternatives like vaping and pouches, researchers are diving into… Read More
Athens’ plans to regulate recovery homes are on hold for now
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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
An Ohio University researcher helped look into how social media affects loneliness among college students
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — There is an ironic juxtaposition between the words “social media” and its affect on its users. Research is beginning to show our use of it may not… Read More
Athens income tax increase is now official after the final vote count
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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
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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
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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
An Ohio University researcher took a new approach when looking at pregnancy, high blood pressure and breastfeeding
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Most of the medical discourse surrounding high blood pressure and pregnancy revolves around the possible complications that happen during pregnancy. But an Ohio University researcher is among… Read More
The fate of a proposed Athens income tax increase is uncertain for now because of provisional ballots
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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
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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 Fairfield County
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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
Ancient clues helped an Ohio University researcher study how animals learned to fly
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Scientists for centuries have looked for an answer to what seems on the surface to be a simple question: How did animals learn to fly? Larry Witmer… Read More
The city of Athens may expand its DORA, where people can legally drink alcohol outside
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is considering expanding into the westside neighborhood a special zone that allows people to drink alcohol outside in public spaces. The city’s… Read More
The state dismissed a felony charge of intimidating employees against Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state has dismissed a felony case against an Athens County commissioner who was charged with intimidating a county employee. The motion to dismiss was made… Read More
An Ohio University professor rode a motorcycle across South America as part of his research into Chagas disease
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chagas is a life-threatening disease caused by a parasite that infects about 7.5 million people, mostly in the American continent. Mario Grijalva is director of the… Read More
Logan police face another lawsuit alleging excessive force by officers
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A lawsuit alleges Logan police illegally entered a man’s home, slammed him to the ground and arrested him because they didn’t like something he said. This… Read More
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